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Information About La Truchère, Burgundy

Previous stop: Tournus

Next stop: Cuisery


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Things to do in La Truchère

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

La Truchère offers a rustic charm in peaceful green countryside, next to a wetland nature reserve.

What is there to see?

In the village you can see a very old religious monument depicting St. Nicolas and St. John the Baptist.

Insider Information

On the edge of the village is the nature reserve of La Truchère-Ratenelle, a veritable mosaic covering 93 hectares of peat marsh, ponds and sand-dunes.

Is there a market day?

No market

Is there a public swimming pool?

No
Alternative: No

Is there a tourist office?

NO


Eating and Drinking in La Truchère

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Moderately priced restaurant

Restaurant de l'Escale : 03-85-51-23-00 or the Auberge de la Grenouillère : 03-85-51-03-27 , almost side-by side facing the river.
Cuisine: Restaurant de L'Escale : Regional cuisine. Also serves as a bread-shop.
Speciality: Fritures(which are similar to Whitebait), frogs' legs, and filet of Perch.
Opening Hours: Open every day in July & August; otherwise closed on Wednesdays.


Practicalities at La Truchère

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Mooring

At the public quay.

Can I get water here?

YES

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

YES

Can I get fuel here?

NO

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

NO

Are there any public waste bins here?

YES

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

YES

Is there a bank?

NO

Is there an ATM?

NO

Is there a post office?

NO

Is there a doctor?

NO

Is there a dentist?

NO

Is there a pharmacy?

NO, the nearest is at Tournus.

Is there a taxi company here?

NO

Can I get internet access here?

NO

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