Our base in Douelle
About Douelle
Douelle is our only base in the Lot region. The Medieval town of Luzech is only a couple of hours west and worth visiting for its gothic architecture and museums. Cruise eastwards and the iconic Pont Valentré in Cahors is just 3.5hours from the base and another 6.5hrs on from there lies the famous village of St Cirq-Lapopie, perched 100m high on a cliff overlooking the river. The whole of this region is easy to see in a week-long boating holiday.
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 'Vacation Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking - (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
Angling dinghy and outboard
Stand-up paddleboards
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Le Boat Douelle
1180, Le Moulinat
F – 46140 Douelle
FranceTelephone
+33 (0)5 65 20 08 79
Travel to Douelle
By Train
Closest train station:
Cahors: 15km
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
Directions from North
Leave motorway exit 57 Cahors Nord/ Villeneuve sur Lot and continue for 10 km. At the MacDonald’s roundabout turn right in the direction of Villeneuve sur Lot. Take the D 911 for 5 kms. At the Mercués traffic lights, turn left in the direction of Douelle. Our base is 4 km from here.
Parking
Pre-bookable enclosed secured parking onsite and open parking onsite.
Car rental
Cahors : Avis: +33 (0)5 65 30 13 10 (11 km)
By Air
Closest airports:
- Brive-la-Gaillarde: 102 km (A20/D12 or D6)
- Bergerac: 107 km (E70/E9)
- Toulouse: 125 km (E9)
- Bordeaux: 232 km (E70/E9)
- Nîmes: 412 km (D999)
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Taxi Baptiste’ (+33 (0) 674 886 208)
CB3C : +33 (0) 674 981 676
Alex taxi : +33 (0) 603 021 978
Montat'xi’ (+33 (0) 676 600 884)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Bergerac Airport (EGC) 200€
- Toulouse Airport (TLS) 220€
- Bordeaux Airport (BOD) 400€
- Cahors Train Station 30€
Arrival at Douelle
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.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
La Chartreuse - +33 (0) 565 351 737
Inter Hotel De France - +33 (0) 565 351 676
Terminus - +33 (0) 565 352 450
Restaurants
L’Auberge du Vieux Douelle – +33 (0) 565 200 203
La Marine – +33 (0) 565 200 206
Chez Marie – +33(0) 581 704 710
Château De Mercuès – +33 (0) 565 200 001
Le Clos Grand – +33 (0) 565 350 439
La Chartreuse – +33 (0) 565 351 737
Shops
You will find a grocery shop, restaurants, a post office, bakery and vineyards in Douelle. Another supermarket can be found in Cahors (10 min car from the base). General opening hours: 8am - 1pm and 2pm - 7.30pm
Local market
Wednesday and Saturday morning at Cahors.
Tourist Info
Place F. Mitterrand,
46000
Cahors
+33 (0) 565 532 065
Electric car charging points
D8, 46140 Douelle, France (accross the bridge, 450 meters from the base)