Information About Louhans, Burgundy
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Things to do in Louhans
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
Louhans is a charming town, full of character, ideal for your first night if you are looking for a bar or a restaurant.
What is there to see?
Louhans is famous for its arcade of 157 arches, its cobbled main street, and its market is well known thoughout the region.
What can I visit?
The arcades which shelter a wide variety of shops; and the big market which takes place every Monday morning,when horses and farm animals are traded, alongside a food and produce market and a clothes fair.
Is this place famous for anything?
The region is particularly well known for its celebrated Bresse chicken which carries an Appelation Contolé and is produced in strictly controlled conditions.
Do any famous people live here?
No, but Gérard Depardieu , a star of French film and theatre, likes to visit the market.
Is there a market day?
Every Monday morning in the town centre. If the Monday is a National Holiday, then the market is generally open all day.
Is there a public swimming pool?
Yes, open-air swimming beside the camping site.
Opening Hours: In July & August, from 11h00 to 19h30.
Is there a tourist office?
Yes , Tél :03-85-75-05-02, Adress internet : www.bresse-bourguignonne.com
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
NO
Are there any museums near here?
NO
L'hôtel Dieu, l'apothéquaire(the history of medecine),a museuum of printing, and various exhibitions at the Tour St. Pierre.
Eating and Drinking in Louhans
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
The Bar de L'Europe at the roundabout beside the river.
Atmosphere: Relaxed, a terrace available in fine weather.
Opening Hours: Tel: 03 85 75 21 31 for details of opening times.
La Baraka
>Atmosphere: A theme pub
Contact Details: Tel: 03 85 74 93 47
Budget restaurant
"Au Muguet" or "Au Saint-Jean", side - by - side in the town centre. 5 -10 minutes' walk from the port. "Au Muguet" the menus range from 11,50e to 22,50e. "Au Saint-Jean" menus start at 14,50e , or customers can choose from the Carte.
Address: Place de Saint-Jean
Atmosphere: Familiale
Cuisine: Grill
Speciality: None
Opening Hours: Closed on Wednesdays.
Contact Details: Au Muguet : 03-85-75-48-52 Le Saint-Jean : 03-85-75-55-11
Moderately priced restaurant
L'Arlequin ( 5 -10 mins walk from the port) situated alongside the supermarket SPAR. Menus range from 22e to 49e. At mid-day, the menu of the day is 13,50e.
Address: 5 place Libération
Atmosphere: A friendly restaurant with a warm welcome. Imaginative cuisine. Very good value for money.
Cuisine: Cuisine Nouvelle - modern and creative.
Speciality: None.
Opening Hours: Closed oon Sunday evening, Monday evening, and all day Tuesday.
Contact Details: 03-85-75-00-25
Upmarket restaurant
le Cheval Rouge, 5 - 10 minutes walk from the port, menus from 18e to 42e.
Address: 5, rue d'Alsace
Atmosphere: Restaurant Logis de France
Cuisine: Gastronomique
Speciality: None
Opening Hours: Closed all day Monday, and Tuesday lunchtime.
Contact Details: Tél : 03-85-75-21-42 (adress e-mail : hotel-chevalrouge@wanadoo,fr)
Shopping in Louhans
Back to topSupermarket
SPAR (03 85 75 22 58)
Beside the river, facing the small concrete quay above the railway bridge.
Opening Hours: Monday 08h30- 13h00 & 14h30 - 19h30; Tuesday to Thursday 08h30 - 12h30 & 14h30 - 19h30; Friday and Saturday 08h30 - 19h30. Sunday 09h00 - 12h00.
Supermarket
Champion (03-85-75-50-90)
Rue Beaufort
Supermarket 3
E, LECLERC (03-85-75-70-30)
What other shops are there??
All manner of shops under the arcades.
Opening Hours: At Leclerc - 08h30 - 19h00.
Practicalities at Louhans
Back to topMooring
The harbour office with a floating pontoon can be found just before the railway bridge, on the right bank going upstream. Mooring is free, water and electricity available. If you continue under the railway bridge, you will find another small fixed pontoon opposite the supermarket SPAR (This is also free, but without water & electricity).
Can I get water here?
Yes, at the port.
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
At the port, before the Railway bridge.
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?
Several
Is there an ATM?
Several
Is there a post office?
Yes
Is there a doctor?
Drs VARLOT & LIEVAUX, 45 grande rue, Tél : 03-85-75-22-22, Dr NEVEU, 3 impasse des peupliers, Tél : 03-85-75-08-35, Dr DROZ-BARTHOLET, 17 grande rue, Tél : 03-85-76-02-28
Is there a dentist?
Drs FOURNIER, MULON, PEIGNELIN, SERVIDENT, 43 grande rue, Tél : 03-85-75-12-12, Dr BOUCHARD, 5 rue des dodanes, Tél : 03-85-75-06-39, Dr HUMBERT, 6 place Général de Gaulle, Tél : 03-85-75-04-21, Dr WALTEFAUGLE, 2rue de 11 novembre 1918, Tél : 03-85-75-14-48
Is there a pharmacy?
Pharmacie du Progrès, 55, grande rue, Tél : 03-85-75-20-32, There are several others under the arcades, but take note! - at weekends there is only one pharmacie open in the district, on rota, and not necessarily in Louhans!
Is there a taxi company here?
Several-taxi du Pont Noir is the one we normally use : 03-85-76-02-13
Can I get internet access here?
Lankar, 30 rue d'alsace. This is a computer repair shop, but you can also connect to the internet here. , Tél : 03-85-75-48-08
