Gray Base - French Travel Connection

Self Drive Boats - Gray Base in Burgundy Franche Comte

We’re sure you will never tire of cruising these beautiful waterways – there’s so many places to visit, wines to taste and sights to see. Your base at Gray on the River Saone was once a thriving port for the wine, wheat and iron trades and evidence of the region’s rich cultural and trading heritage is plain to see in the surrounding towns, villages and countryside. Medieval and Renaissance-era homes, churches and monasteries – many topped by the region’s distinctive multihued tiles roofs – line your route in every direction and are sure to add to your lasting memories of this beautiful region.

Base Manager Ian Lambert welcomes you to Gray.

LATE ARRIVALS

If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

Base Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

09:00 – 12:15 14:30 – 17:30

HOTELS

Au Mastroquet - 0033 (0) 384 645 350

Fer a Cheval - 0033 (0) 384 648 297

Chateau de Rigny - 0033 (0) 384 652 501

Chateau de Nantilly - 0033 (0) 384 677 800

CREDIT CARDS/TRAVELLERS CHEQUES

Gray accept the following Credit Cards for payment of Security/Fuel Deposit, Collision Damage Waiver and Optional Extras - Visa,Mastercard,
Eurocheques with card are also accepted. Travellers Cheques are accepted in Euros and incur a charge.

POST OFFICE

5 minute walk from the base

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 12:15 14:00 - 17:30

BUTCHERS

5 minute walk from the base

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 12:15 14:00 - 17:30

Saturday – Sunday 09:00 – 12:00

FISHING

Fishing is allowed between June 1st – 30th September

Fishing permit is required for 30€ and is available to buy at the base reception. You can also purchase a licence from the fishing tackle shops across the bridge from the base.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

Syndicat d’Initative

Rue du Val du Saone

Tel – 0033 (0) 384 651 424

MARKET DAY

There is a market every Saturday morning next to the base in Gray. There is also a market every 2nd Wednesday which is held close to the Hotel de Ville.

SUPERMARKET

There are 3 supermarkets just a 5 minute walk from the base

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 12:00 14:30 – 19:30
Sunday Closed

BANKS

5 minute walk from the base, most with cash dispensers

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 12:15 14:30 – 17:30

DOCTORS

Medical Centre, Hospital and Dentist all within easy walking distance of the base

BAKERY

5 minute walk from the base

Opening Hours