9.5/10
3 reviews

Péniche "Balthazar"


Rue du Canal de Jonction - 18300 SAINT-SATUR Centre-Val de Loire

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Houseboat 100 m²

8 people

4 bathrooms
Terrace
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Adults
2
Children
-
Pets not accepted
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2 nights minimum
Louison & Sonia Raimbault
Member since February 2023
Verified identity - Professional owner
Ref. gi43909

Pets not accepted
Free parking
Bedsheets included
Free management
Lovers of unusual experiences, climb aboard a former Fressinet barge renovated into a gite for 8 people, anchored in the marina of Saint-Thibault, in the heart of the village and at the foot of Sancerre.

Accessible by its private footbridge, climb aboard our Barge "Balthazar" and enjoy its large 50 m² terrace and its space to spend unique evenings.

The entrance is made directly by the control room to arrive in the integrated kitchen open to the living room and the living room followed by 3 cabins.
The cabins each have their own bathroom (WC, shower and sink), 2 cabins have a double bed (140) and the last has 2 single beds (2 beds of 90).
The captain's cabin, at the back of the bridge, has a bed (140) and its own bathroom (WC, shower and double washbasin).

Equipment:
- kitchen: 1 fridge, oven with 4-burner gas hob, toaster, juicer, electric mixer, Blender, Italian coffee maker, kettle
- living room (TV area): board games available

Exterior:
- terrace with garden furniture (garden armchair, table + chair)
- gas barbecue
- public car park opposite the barge (5 m)

Household: household products (floor products, multi-surface products, window products), sponge, mop + bucket, brooms.
+ beds made on your arrival (undo the beds used on your departure)

PS: remember to take towels, tea towels and toilet paper
Wood stove heating included

This cottage is located in the heart of Saint-Thibault, close to several activities and shops.
You will appreciate being able to take advantage of many services near the barge, access to the Loire by bike 20 m away, many restaurants, bakery, mini-golf and golf, bike rental and canoe rental, municipal swimming pool.
You will find butcher, supermarket, doctor and pharmacy 5 minutes away.
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Houseboat of 100 m² (one storey)
Independent accommodation
Separate entrance
Vacuum cleaner
Living room
Sofa
Fireplace
Baby cot
Sleeps
cabin 1
1 bed 140 cm
cabin 2
1 bed 140 cm
cabin 3
1 bed 140 cm
cabin 4
1 bed 140 cm
4 bathrooms
3 WC
Kitchen
Fridge
Oven
Stovetop
Coffee machine
Kettle
Toaster
Kitchenware
Outside
Street view
River view
Private patio
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Lounge chairs
Barbecue
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Calendar updated on 7th of May 2025
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• Formula : Free management
• Down payment : 25%
• Bail : 1000€
• Cleaning fee : 100€ (optional)
• Check-in : 16h00 - 18h30
• Check-out : 10h00 - 12h00

Pets are not allowed.
Parties allowed

Terms of cancellation
General conditions of sale (on the back of the contract)
Extract article .5:
"-Deposit remains with the owner.
-Request for the possible balance of the amount of the stay, if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the scheduled date of entry into the premises.

Other conditions
Ps: For bridge weekends (public holidays) the minimum overnight stay is 3/4 nights from Friday to public holidays (Easter Monday, Pentecost, Assumption, All Saints,...)
Arrival must be on Friday (no arrival possible on Saturday).
Example: if the public holiday falls on a Tuesday, the minimum night is from Friday to Tuesday, i.e. 4 nights.

• Arrival (between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.): Simply indicate what time you expect to arrive at the gîte (you can send us an email to inform us of the time chosen until the day of your arrival).
Then all you have to do is contact us on D-Day 10/15 min before your arrival at the gîte so that we will meet you there directly. (Please let us know the expected arrival time as soon as possible so that we can organize ourselves).

• Departure (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.): To make it easier, we have put on the kitchen fridge the tasks to be done before your departure concerning the cleaning option (if taken or not) + indication concerning selective sorting, you just have to to follow this listing neither more nor less (no need to unplug electrical appliance, lamp...), we will come to see you when you leave at the time chosen together for the return of the keys.

Other terms
- Beds made on your arrival and the beds used only are to be undone on your departure.
-Think about towels, kitchen towels (cloth) and toilet paper
-Security deposit: €500 up to €1500 (depending on the stay) to be attached to the rental contract. After your departure, this check will either be returned to you or destroyed at your convenience (to be specified).

Conditions concerning the return of the gîte and the cleaning option:

In any case before your departure (Taking the cleaning service does not exempt you from doing):
1. Please put the radiators in frost protection when you leave (during the winter period)
2. Please close the windows when you leave / when you are away (avoid damage in the event of bad weather)
3. Please return the gîte in good condition.
4.Please empty the bins.
5. Thank you for respecting the MANDATORY sorting
6. Please unpack beds used only, but Leave in place: mattress pads + duvets + pillows.
7. Please return indoor/outdoor furniture/games/equipment to where you found it upon arrival.

For the cleaning option, nothing could be simpler:

8.WITHOUT CLEANING OPTION: (Average cleaning time: 2 hours.)
- Wash and put away the dishes
- Clean the fridge + coffee machine + toaster + oven + Barbecue if used
- Clean showers + baths + sinks + sinks + WC + bathroom mirror
- Vacuum the entire apartment, under beds + under furniture on feet + stairs.
- Pass the mop on all the floors, including the parquet floors and the stairs (without excess water).

OR

8.WITH CLEANING OPTION: (Average time: 30 min cleaning)
- Wash and put away the dishes
- Clean oven and/or barbecue if used

Ps: know that, if the cleaning of the equipment and the premises is not done or in an unsatisfactory way, the cleaning necessary for the restoration if all the preceding points are not respected will be systematically invoiced 100€.
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Péniche "Balthazar" Rue du Canal de Jonction - 18300 SAINT-SATUR (Centre-Val de Loire)
GPS coordinates : 47.33919, 2.86345



Located 200km south of Paris and 200km north of Clermont-Ferrand

Quick access by A77 with exit at 9 km
SNCF station in Cosne-cours-sur-Loire at 11 km

La Péniche is anchored in the marina of Saint-Satur (rue du canal de junction).

-Arrival :
Take direction Saint-Thibault on the Departmental D2 then:
- Either take the Quai de Loire for 200m then turn left on rue du canal de junction where you will walk along the marina for 300m to the barge.
- Either from the rue des ponts turn rue du canal junction for 30m you will arrive in front of the barge.

Cities nearby
Sancerre : 3.9 kmCosne-Cours-sur-Loire : 8.4 kmBourges : 49 kmNevers : 50 kmParis : 200 km

Access
Train station : 1.40 kmMotorway : 5 km

Services
Shops : 200 mRestaurants : 400 mMarket : 700 mSupermarket : 1 km

Activities nearby
Lake / Body of water : 500 mSwimming : 1 kmCanoeing/Kayaking : 600 mSwimming-pool : 900 mPlayground : 200 mGolf course : 1.30 kmHiking trails : 100 mBike path : 100 mBicycle hire : 600 mWine tasting : 6.20 km

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3 reviews



Journey in May 2025
"Un très bon séjour entre amis"
Nous avions réservé la péniche pour 2 nuits avec un groupe d amis, en tout 7 personnes, nous avons beaucoup apprécié l endroit, le calme, la proximité des commerces et la prestation même si le bateau mériterait quelques travaux de rénovation Intérieure et de peinture à l extérieur. L accueil a ete très convivial,la communication très facile en amont, et pendant le séjour avec la propriétaire, les lits étaient prêts, peu de vaisselle mais cela nous a suffit. A recommander pour un séjour atypique.

Response of the owner :
Merci pour votre retour et nous sommes ravis que notre gîte vous a permis de passer un bon moment dans notre petit Sancerrois.
Bonne continuation et merci pour vos remarques, elles nous permettrons de nous améliorer.

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9.2/10



Journey in July 2023
"Super séjour"
Très belle péniche aménagée avec goût et confort.
Séjour au calme



Response of the owner :
Merci pour votre retour et nous sommes ravis que notre gîte vous a permis de passer un bon moment dans notre petit Sancerrois.
Bonne continuation à vous et toute votre équipe et au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau.

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10.0/10



Journey in April 2023
"Exceptionnel et original"
Une expérience unique et originale ! Une première pour mes amies aussi ! Péniche cosy, bien équipée, cadre calme et reposant. Idéal pour se promener et se ressourcer.. Restos et commerces accessibles à pieds.. Beaucoup d'activités dans le coin : golf, location canoé, Loire à vélo.. sans oublier de déguster le Sancerre ! Et avec le soleil, on a pu prendre l'apéro sur la terrasse (sur le pont), le top ! Prudence de ne rien faire tomber à l'eau ! et attention aux casquettes ou lunettes ! Péniche très stable, pour notre plus grand plaisir... ouf :-))
Nous reviendrons ! Mes amies ont adoré l'idée, l'endroit et finalement tout le confort qui va avec ! Merci pour cette merveilleuse découverte.. Alors à bientôt très certainement.. Bea et ses amis les belges !

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9.4/10