Information About Cours Les Barres, Loire Valley
Previous stop: Marseilles-les-aubigny
Next stop: Nevers
Alternative Location: 
Things to do in Cours Les Barres
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
It’s a very agreeable place to stop overnight and is in a calm and tranquil location. There are a couple of nice restaurants not too far away and a boulangerie in the village. There's a BBQ area and some picnic tables here if wish to use them - you’d need to shop for it before ouy stop for the night as there are no shops here.
What is there to see?
Close by you will find the Bec d'Allier, a protected area at the confluence de la Loire et de l'Allier
What can I visit?
The church of Saint-Pantaléon, with its richly decorated nave, dates from the 15th century
Is there a market day?
No
Is there a public swimming pool?
No
Alternative: No
Is there a tourist office?
The post office is an annexe de l'Office de Tourisme of La Guerche sur l'Aubois
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
non
Are there any museums near here?
non
Close to the du Pont-Canal de Guétin (9kms further along where the the Allier and the Loire meet ) and there the village of Apremont sur Allier is regularly voted as one of the prettiest villages in France.
Are there any other recommended activities?
There are stables here offering the possibilty for trekking.
Eating and Drinking in Cours Les Barres
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Café de la Paix, situé dans le centre du village.
Atmosphere: a very typical and traditional village bar
Opening Hours: Open every day except Wednesdays
Budget restaurant
L'Auberge du Centre
Bar, restaurant and also offers pre-prepared meals to take away
Address: Grande Rue, 18320 Cours les Barres
Atmosphere: A warm and relaxing atmosphere in a traditonal building with exposed beams.
Cuisine: Traditional cuisine with fixed menus from approx €10 - €20 per head
Speciality: Coq au vin and veal
Opening Hours: open every day except Mondays
Contact Details: Tel. 02 48 76 49 81
Moderately priced restaurant
Auberge a la Bonne Franquette, situated approx 2kms from the moorings. The restaurant will collect you from your boat during June, July and August.
Address: 33 route du Val de Loire, 18320 Cours les Barres
Atmosphere: A tradional country auberge with a lovely shaded terrace.
Cuisine: Tradtional, local cooking using seasonal and locally sourced produce. Fixed menus from approx €14 - €21 per head
Speciality: Veal, fish & Friture de Loire
Opening Hours: Open every day except Wednesdays
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 58 80 13
Upmarket restaurant
l'Auberge de l'Ecluse, situated at the junction of the branch of the canal to Givry-Fourchambault, about 3.5 kms from the moorings.
Address: 12, levée de la Loire, Givry, 18320 Cours les Barres
Atmosphere: Refined and elegant
Cuisine: Traditional cuisine with fixed menus at approx €24 & €32 euros
Speciality: La Givriotte
Opening Hours: Open every day excpet Monday and Tuesday
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 90 97 28. Web : www.auberge-ecluse.com
Shopping in Cours Les Barres
Back to topSupermarket
Boulangerie-Patisserie
Grande Rue, 18320 Cours les Barres
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday afternoon and Monday
Supermarket
There are no supermarkets at Cours-les-Barres. There are several at Fourchambault, approx 6kms away from the Halte Fluviale.
Intermarché, 9 rue du 14 septembre, 58600 Fourchambault, tel. 03 86 60 99 30
Practicalities at Cours Les Barres
Back to topMooring
Moor at the well equpped Halte Fluviale situated at the foot of the village and free to use.
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?
yes
Is there a doctor?
No
Is there a dentist?
No
Is there a pharmacy?
No
Is there a taxi company here?
Monsieur Lagrange tel. 02 48 76 45 50
Can I get internet access here?
No
