Agen
- Charente Region France
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STARTING
OUT FORMALITIES :
Departure days between 1.30 pm and 6pm.
BOARDING
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As soon as the boat is ready.
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| This region boasts 300km of
navigable waterways, covering five very varied rivers and
canals, all rich in history. As well as contrasting landscapes
and a wealth of monuments, the region's reputation for
fine food and wine adds to the delights of a cruise here.
There are several remarkable structures to be seen,
including the great 549 metre long aqueduct at Agen with
its 23 arches. You can now once again cruise to Montauban.
At Moissac don't miss the 11 th century abbey, a treasure
of medieval art, then why not lock down into the River
Tarn to cruise as far as St Nicholas de la Grave, 12km
of outstanding natural beauty.
The delightful Lot valley makes for an 80km cruise with
much to offer. Spectacular scenery combines with medieval
villages like Clairac and Castelmoron, with superb half-timbered
houses. Casseneuil is a miniature Venice , and you shouldn't
miss its church with splendid wall paintings. Villeneuve-sur-Lot
and Penne-d'Agenais are good examples of the region's
history and traditions.
LOCKS:
The automatic locks on the Canal de la Garonne
have to be activated from by crew itself. 9am-6pm LS,
9am-7pm
HS. Closed on the 1st of May. On the Baise and the low
Lot, the locks (automatic) have to be activated by a
magnetic-card (available at the first lock). Daily 9am-7pm.
A pilot drives the boat across the Garonne. The overcross
is subject to a fee. |
ACCESS :
By motorway :
A62 – E72
exit Agen (6 km)
Michelin map n° 79 ,
I.G.N. map n° 110,
Green Guide Michelin Pyrénées-Aquitaine
By rail :
TGV Agen station (1 km)
By
air :
Agen-la-Garenne
airport (5 km),
Toulouse-Blagnac airport (116 km),
Bordeaux Mérignac airport (147 km)
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PARKING
: enclosed, not guarded, 32 € / week;
undercovered, not guarded, 46 € / week; number
of places strictly limited. They are given depending
on the reservation order we received, with the concept
first received, first served. Parking of vehicles
will be organised and take place under the responsibility
of LOCABOAT. To avoid contestations, the state of
the vehicle will be noticed before parking.
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POST
OFFICE :
open from Monday to Saturday morning . |
HOTELS:
Le Colombier du Touron at Brax (8Km) - Tèl
: 05 53 87 87 91
Le Prince Noir at Sérignac (12Km) - Tèl : 05 53 68 74 30 |
BED AND BREAKFAST AND GUEST
HOUSE:
Booking office Tel 05 53 47 80 87 - Fax 05 53 66 88
29 |
RESTAURANTS
:
L'Atelier Tel : 05 53 87 89 22,
Le Buffet de la Gare Tel : 05 53 66 09 40,
La Boucherie Tèl: 05 53 67 08 60,
Le Washington Tel : 05 53 48 25 50,
Mariottat Tel : 05 53 77 99 77.
Le Périgord Tèl : 05 53 77 55 77
La Part des Anges Tèl : 05 53 68 31 00 |
BANKS :
open from Monday to Saturday morning |
SHOPS:
closed Sunday afternoon |
TAXIS :
Taxi Pierre Tèl : 06 09 30 88 06
Taxi Bruno Tèl : 06 08 57 32 15 |
LOCABOAT
SERVICES :
WC and shower, according to the opening hours of the base,
phone box (100m) |
| Airport
transfers : Locaboat
services / Transfers
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TOURIST OFFICE :
Tel : 05 53 47 36 09 Fax : 05 53 47 29 98 |
GASTRONOMIC
SPECIALTIES :
foie gras, magret de canard, confit de canard, d'oie et de porc, poule farcie,
salmis de palombes, tourins à l'ail, soupe aux fèves, tourtières
au pastis ou au pommes, pruneaux
Local
Drinks : Red
wines from the Côtes de Buzet, Duras and
Marmandais; Armagnac, |
FISHING
:
Fishing licence obligatory : on sale at M.
Desportes, 36 rue Carnot, Villefranche Lauragais, Tel
: 05 61 81 59 27, closed Monday .Carp,
eel, roach, zander, bream, bleak, crayfish |
TO
SEE :
The Museum, le Coteau de l'Ermitage, The Saint Caprais
cathedral |
NOTE
:
During the spring and at the end of October there is
a risk of flooding on the Baïse, the Garonne and
the Lot, though not on the canal. Locks on the Lot
and Baïse are all automatic, operated by magnetic
card. They are open daily |
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