Our base in Le Mas d'Agenais
About Le Mas d'Agenais
Le Mas d’Agenais’ central location allows you to explore a variety of small towns and villages in this region, including those that lie along the lush green surroundings of the River Baïse. Stops include Vianne (5hrs from Le Mas d’Agenais), famous for its glass blowing and neighbouring Lavardac, home of a great leisure park for outdoor activities. A further 2.5hrs on is beautiful Nerac. Agen and the second longest canal bridge in France is 8hrs from Le Mas d’Agenais along the Canal de Garonne.
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)
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
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 Le Mas-d'Agenais
4 Route de Caumont
F – 47430 Le Mas-d’Agenais
FranceTelephone
+33 (0) 553 89 50 80
Travel to Le Mas d'Agenais
By train
Closest train station(s):
Marmande: 14 km
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 https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Directions
Michelin map n° 79 and IGN map n° 110 will be useful.
- From Paris - take the motorway A10 towards Bordeaux.
- From Bordeaux - take the motorway A62 and leave at the Marmande exit. Continue towards Mont-De-Marsan on the D933, then follow the D289 until the next crossroad and take the D6 and enter Le Mas d'Agenais.
- From Toulouse - take the motorway A62 towards Bordeaux and leave at the Aiguillon exit, go through Damazan, continue on D143 and then D6 to enter Le Mas d'Agenais.
Car rental
Europcar Marmande (15 km from the base) : +33 (0)5 53 20 82 82
Parking
Some public unsecure parking spaces are available free of charge on site. No reservation possible.
By air
Closest airport(s):
Bergerac: 70 km
Bordeaux - Merignac: 110 km
Toulouse - Blagnac: 180 km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Thierry (+33 (0) 689 816 569 | [email protected])
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Bergerac Airport (EGC) 140€
- Bordeaux Airport (BOD) 200€
- Toulouse Airport (TLS) 280€
- Marmande Train Station 35€
Arrival at Le Mas d'Agenais
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 your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Hotel Des Fleurs - Tonneins - +33 (0) 553 79 10 47
Hotel Castel Ferron - Tonneins - +33 (0) 553 84 59 99
Hotel Campanile - Marmande - +33 (0) 553 94 39 80
Hotel Le Capricorne - Marmande - +33 (0) 553 64 16 14
Hotel Ibis - Agen - +33 (0) 553 47 43 43
Hotel Regina - Agen - +33 (0) 553 14 07 97
Hotel Château Des Jacobins - Agen - +33 (0) 553 47 03 31
Restaurants
- Bistro de la Halle – Mas d’Agenais: +33 (0)6 60 04 38 52
- La Vieille Auberge – Casteljaloux: +33 (0)5 53 93 01 36
- Boat aux Saveurs – Marmande: +33 (0)5 53 64 20 35
Shops
The nearest supermarket can be found in Tonneins or Marmande, 15 kms from the base. They open at 9.00am to 8.00pm every day, but are closed on Sunday. In the town surrounding the base, you can find lots of shops, including a butcher, baker, bank and grocers. These shops are open every day, apart from Sunday morning. On Monday, you find only the baker and the grocer open. There are also pubs and one restaurant in the town. The restaurant is closed on Sunday evening.
Fishing
A fishing licence is required. Please arrange in advance as it cannot be purchased at the base. The fishing licence can be purchased in advance online on the following website: https://www.cartedepeche.fr
Local market
Thursday morning
Tourist Info
There is a tourism information point near the base.
Electric car charging points
In the center of village - Near the pharmacy - With "Mobive" (1 km)