Homps - Base, travel and arrival information

Homps - Base, travel and arrival information
Please print the following pages to refer to before, and during, your journey to our base. They contain lots
of important and useful information to help you plan your trip and to prepare you for your boating holiday.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any further information. We wish a safe journey.
BASE ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS
Address : Le Boat Homps, Port Minervois,
F – 11200, Homps
Telephone: (011) 33 468 912 400
Fax: (011) 33 468 912 411
Email: [email protected]
Please contact the base direct if you are en-route
and need further directions or have been delayed
and will be arriving later than planned. For all
other queries, please call our aftersales team at
1-800-734-5491.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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 in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please
visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
GPS Co-ordinates: E2° 43` N43° 16.14`
Directions from Calais: From Calais take A26 Auto route to Reims, then A4 to Chalon sur
Marne, then A26 to Troyes, then A5 to Langres, then A31 to Beaune, then A6 to Lyon, then
A7 to Orange, then A9 to Narbonne, then A61 to Lézignan. Leave Autoroute at junction 25.
Then follow directions Lezignan Corbieres, When in Lézignan Corbieres follow ‘toutes
direction’ until you pick up signs for Homps. In the village of Homps follow Le Boat signs,
after crossing canal turn first left then straight on you will find Le Boat.
Road distance approximately 1150 kms 11.5 hrs.
Directions from Toulouse: Take A61 and exit at junction 25 at Lézignan and follow
directions as above. Road distance approximately 150 kms 1.5 hrs.
FERRIES
The following ferry companies operate to Northern France.
• Dover to Dunkirk: DFDS Seaways (previously Norfolk Lines)
• Dover to Calais: P&O
• Newhaven to Dieppe: LD Lines
• Portsmouth to Le Harve: LD Lines
• Portsmouth to Caen: Brittany Ferries
or try Northern Spain and drive across to South France
• Portsmouth to Bilbao or Santander: Brittany Ferries
• Plymouth to Santander: Brittany
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Carcassonne : 33 Kms (E80)
Toulouse : 129 Kms (E80)
Béziers : 45 Kms (E15/E80)
Narbonne : 30 Kms (E80)
NEAREST TRAIN STATIONS
Lezignan Corbieres - 12km
Narbonne - 35km
Carcassonne 45km
LOCAL CAR RENTAL
Ada Location, 21 Corbieres, 6 Rue Romains, Lezignan Corbieres : Tel – 0033 (0) 468 276 100
Hertz, Service Station Total, RN113, 11200, Lezignan Corbieres: Tel – 0033 (0) 468 272 077
LOV, Location Occitane de Vehicules, 20 Avenue G. Clemencaeu, 11200, Lezignan Corbieres
Tel – 0033 (0) 468 271 112
TAXI TRANSFERS
If you are arriving by plane or train, we can arrange for a taxi to transfer you to and from the base
at negotiated prices. Please complete a taxi transfer request form, found at the end of this
document, and return it as instructed at least two weeks prior to your holiday. Payable locally in
local currency.
MON-SAT MON-SAT
1-4 PAX
1-4 PAX BANK HOL
SUN
07.0019.001-4 PAX
19.00
07.00
MON-SAT MON - SAT BANK HOL
5-8 PAX** 5-8 PAX**
SUN
07.00-19.00 19.00-07,00 5-8 PAX**
FROM
TO
Homps
Trèbes
48 €
70 €
70 €
52 €
76 €
76 €
Homps
Carcassonne aéroport
75 €
105 €
105 €
80 €
115 €
115 €
Homps
Narbonne
52 €
77 €
77 €
57 €
85 €
85 €
Homps
Montpellier aéroport
210 €
310 €
310 €
240 €
356 €
356 €
Homps
Perpignan aéroport
130 €
210 €
210 €
161 €
235 €
235 €
Homps
Toulouse aéroport
225 €
330 €
330 €
260 €
375 €
375 €
Homps
Béziers aéroport
100 €
140 €
140 €
120 €
170 €
170 €
Homps
Carcassonne gare
60 €
85 €
85 €
70 €
95 €
95 €
Homps
Castelnaudary
130 €
195 €
195 €
150 €
210 €
210 €
Homps
Homps
Port Cassafières
Lezignan gare
100 €
25 €
140 €
30 €
140 €
30 €
120 €
28 €
170 €
35 €
170 €
35 €
Guide prices only – subject to change
CAR TRANSFERS (FOR ONEWAY CRUISES)
If you are doing a one-way cruise (i.e. returning your boat to a different base), we can transfer
your car from your departure base to your end base. Our staff are insured to drive your vehicle on
your behalf, with the exception of rental vehicles. Car transfers are bookable in advance via our
sales team.
Homps
Beaucaire
Transfer
Supplement
$330
Homps
Castelnaudary
$170
Homps
Narbonne
$170
Homps
Port Cassifières
$170
Homps
Trèbes
$170
Start Base
End Base
YOUR ARRIVAL
BASE OPENING HOURS
Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:45
WHEN TO ARRIVE: Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 17:30. We recommend that you
arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in
Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm or from 2pm.
LATE ARRIVALS: If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base
directly or our sales team. 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.
UPON ARRIVAL: Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to
make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
When you arrive or base staff will:
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Take a fuel deposit to cover the fuel you use during your holiday. Any extra fuel used will
be charged on your return or we will refund the difference for fuel you have not used.
Take a refundable collision damage deposit – if you have not purchased collision damage
waiver. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventory undamaged at the
end of your holiday
Familiarise you with your waterways guide, maps and other helpful documentation
provided to help you plan where you want to go and where you’d like to stop.
Brief you about your boat, the equipment on board, and the cruising area (places to visit,
etc).
Give you a boat handling demonstration on the water with one of our technicians.
BASE FACILITES
PARKING: Parking is bookable in advance via our sales team.
• External locked compound - $54 per week
Free unsecured parking is also available
LOCAL FACILITIES
HOTELS
L'arbrousier - 0033 (0) 468 911 124
En Bonne Compagne - 0033 (0) 468 912 316
Le Jardin de Homps - 0033 (0) 468 912 316
RESTAURANTS
L'arbrousier - 0033 (0) 468 911 124
Les Tonneliers - 0033 (0) 468 911 404
La Peniche - 0033 (0) 468 912 434
En Bonne Compagnie - 0033 (0) 468 912 316
SUPERMARKETS
In Olonzac, which is the next village along from Homps (10 minute walk) you will find the local
supermarket. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00
There is also a supermarket in Homps town centre, which is again a 10 minute walk from the base.
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 06:30 - 20:30, Sunday: 07:30 - 20:30
FISHING
Fishing is allowed on the canal throughout the season. A fishing license is required and a holiday
license can be purchased near to the base.
YOUR RETURN
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 9am on your last cruising day (or by midday if
you have booked a Late Check-out).
Taxi Transfer Request Form
Please complete this form and email or fax it to your base 14 days prior to your arrival.
Fax: (011) 33 468 912 411 | Email: [email protected]
All taxi transfer costs are payable locally direct to the driver.
Lead Name ……………………………………...……………………… Booking Reference …………………………………….....
Number in party …………
Mobile number to reach you on on day of arrival……………………………………
Email or Fax Number……………………………………...………………………………………...………………………………………….
(we will send confirmation of your transfer to this address / fax number)
Arrival Collection
Arrival Date to be collected……………………………………...…
To be collected from:
Airport Name……………………………………………… Flight no: …………..
Arrival Time……………..
or
Train Station………………………………………………………………………………
Arrival Time……………..
or
Other Meeting Point…………………………………………..
Requested pick up time…………..…….
To be taken to………………………………………………………………………………………..……………....(Start base)
Departure Collection
Departure Date to be collected from base.…………………………….. ……………………...…
To be collected from………………………………………………………………………………………………..(End base)
To be taken to:
Airport Name………………………………………………. Flight no: …………..
Departure Time………..…..
or
Train Station………………………………………………………………………………
Departure Time……….…..
or
Other Departure Point……………………………………………………..
Requested drop off time……………
To be completed by the base:
Approx price (payable directly to driver) ………….………………
Meeting point………………..…….……………………….
Transfer booked on (date)……….................
Transfer company contact no:……………………..