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With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water. Boat

World’s largest fleet

We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people. Life buoy

No boat licence required

That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
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Our base in Tannay

Petites Ilotes, 58190 Tannay
Tannay

About Tannay

You’re in the heart of the undulating hills and valleys of the Nivernais region. There are plenty of locks to go through, whether you head north or south, and you are rewarded with amazing views and spectacular countryside. Clamecy, is stunningly pretty and just 4hrs north the large lake at Baye, (11.5hrs south) is bursting with wildlife and great for a refreshing dip in the waters. We’d also recommend a  visit (23mins from Tannay) to hill-top Vézelay, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine.

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From Tannay it is:

  • 24hrs (49 locks) to our base in Migennes
  • 27hrs (70 locks) to our base in Decize

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What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Toilets and showers 
  • Wifi

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Practical extras

  • Early check-in & late check-out
  • Boat cleaning
  • Parking (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
  • Car transfer (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
  • Eco cleaning pack
  • L.E.D. lantern
  • Top-deck cushions
  • Grocery packs
  • Wifi packs

Fun extras

  • Bike hire
  • Special occasion gift baskets
  • Gas barbecues

Travel to Tannay

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By Train

Closest train station(s):

Clamecy: 13 km

Tannay: 200 m

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them.  Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Parking

Pre-bookable uncovered parking offsite. 

Car rental  

  • Point Loc, 23 Av. du 8 Mai 1945, 58800 Corbigny  (16 km)
  • Hertz Avalon, SARL Garage Darin, Rte de Lyon, 89200 Avallon (37 km)
  • Rent A Car, 17 Rte de Paris, 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles (62 km)

By Air

Closest airport(s):

Paris Orly: 213 km (E15)

Paris CDG: 256 km

Paris Beauvais: 315 km

By Sea

Closest port(s):

  • Caen (452km)
  • Calais (529km)
  • Cherbourg (578km)
  • St Malo (596km)

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For more details about:

  • when to arrive at our bases
  • what to expect when you arrive 
  • how to prepare for check-in
  • what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.

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