FAQ

To make a booking on Domaine de Goncourt you will require a booking code. Please contact our team via WhatsApp or use the contact page to make an enquiry about new bookings.

All deposits and final payments via bank transfer within the terms and conditions, please ensure the lead name and booking ID is used as reference. Payment in UK pounds.

No when you make a booking your fishing licence is covered under the complex so no extra costs involved, please make sure you read the fishing rules.

You may bring your own boilies but they must be fresh/freezer boilies only, no shelf life allowed, we do not allow any Particles to be used unless you order from the complex bait supplier.

If you want to order Particle or boillie’s, please use the form on the website and place you’re order a minimum of two weeks before arrival. If it’s an exclusive booking on a lake, then the group leader (the one that does the original booking) should do the bait order for the entire group. Putting your order in two weeks before arriving, helps Maxime to ensure your order is ready for when you arrive. You are required to pay for this when you arrive and it’s to be paid in cash (Euros) - card payments are not accepted. You can also order more during your stay if needed, just speak to Pascale or a member of the Goncourt team when they come around during the week (better to order a day before you actually need it) You can only use Particle on the complex, that has been prepared/ supplied by Goncourt. (This includes sweet corn)

Yes on all lakes we have boats you may use, you may also bring your own boat if you wish, Life Jackets must be used at all times, you will need to bring your own Life Jacket if you wish to use a boat. Electric outboards are allowed, Baitboats are allowed also if used correctly and within your swim. Remember to read the rules of fishing before you make a booking

Your fishing holiday starts on a Saturday at 12 lunch, you are not allowed to enter the lake you have booked on before this time. Each lake has to be checked and cleaned for your own safety please do not arrive early.

Yes we always recommend you have suitable travel insurance for a fishing holiday in France, accidents can happen and unfortuantly people can fall ill and need medical assistance, without insurance you may be faced with a large bill to pay.

Yes of course for exclusive lake bookings. Please ensure children are supervised by an adult at all times.

5-10 min drive away you will find our local town Vitry le Francois where you will find shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants & chemists along with other amenities to help you enjoy you stay on Goncourt.

Some of our lakes have lake side accommodation, some lakes have shelters and huts, please check lake discriptions to see what we have to offer.

Yes all the lakes on the complex have their own or shared toilets and showers, please read the lake discription to find out more.

Yes all the lakes on the complex have their own or shared fridges & freezers, please read the lake discription to find out more.

Approx 3.5 hours to drive from the port of Calais using the toll roads.

The complex is dog friendly but you must have control over your dog to ensure everyones safety - You must remove waste.

No you will need to bring all your fishing equipment along when fishing the complex, some lakes have weigh slings and mats provided but we recomend you bring suitable equipment with you.

Yes most of the swims on the lakes are accessable by car/van, some swims you will need a barrow to carry equipment.

Woodslake and La Botte have a good stock of very large catfish.

Yes suitable off the ground BBQs are allowed, No open fires or ground BBQ's. Some lakes have BBQs for guests to use.

No swimming allowed in the lakes.

Yes if you have an exclusive booking you may use a suitable drone, please keep within your area and always in view.

Maximum of 4 rods allowed except on La Traque where only 3 are allowed.