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Information About Pontailler, Burgundy

Previous stop: Mantouche

Next stop: Auxonne

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Things to do in Pontailler

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

This is the first town of notable size going South from Gray, lying about three hours downriver. An attractive little community, with shops & restaurants and an unusual church

Insider Information

Best not to venture up the "old Saône" into the centre of the village, the entrance is very narrow and silted up.

Is there a tourist office?

Yes, next to the quay.


Eating and Drinking in Pontailler

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

Cafe du Centre, Rue 8 Mai. Open every day. Sandwiches on request.

Budget restaurant

Pizzeria"La Taverne". . Tel: 03 80 47 49 87.Two minutes' walk from the quay.
Address: Rue du 8 Mai 1945.
Cuisine: Italian specialities. Pizzas to take away.
Opening Hours: Closed all day Mondays.
Contact Details: Tel: 03 80 47 49 87

Moderately priced restaurant

Restaurant"Le Lion D'Or"
Address: 40 Rue St. Jean, five minutes walk from the quay, at the far end of the main street.
Cuisine: Traditional
Opening Hours: Open every day
Contact Details: Tel: 03 80 36 13 07

Upmarket restaurant

Hostellerie des Marronniers, next to the port, one minute from the quay.
Address: 3 Rue St. Eloi
Cuisine: Traditional, regional.Menus from 15 euros upwards
Speciality: Fresh fish (often fried) from the River Saône
Opening Hours: Open every day from the 1st. May; otherwise closed on Tuesday evening & all day Wednesday.
Contact Details: Tel: 03 80 36 12 76


Shopping in Pontailler

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Supermarket

Yes

Supermarket

ATAC
Rue St. Jean, 1 Km from the moorings.Fifteen minutes on foot.

What other shops are there??

Small grocery, bakery, chemist, Post Office.


Practicalities at Pontailler

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Mooring

You have a choice; either the public quayside (free) which is long enough for about eight boats, or the small marina of"Les Canalous" which has visitors' pontoons and all the usual services(for a small fee).

Can I get water here?

Yes

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

Yes, in the marina.

Can I get fuel here?

Yes

Are there any public waste bins here?

Yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

Yes

Is there a bank?

Yes

Is there an ATM?

Yes

Is there a post office?

Yes

Is there a pharmacy?

Yes

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