SELF DRIVE RIVER BOAT RENTALS FROM Digoin
Before leaving, do not hesitate to make a stop at the observatory of the Loire, it is really worth a look. Digoin is the starting point for one-way cruises to Chatillon-En-Bazois on the Nivernais Canal, you will also have the opportunity in one week to go to Roanne on the Roanne Canal in Digoin.
The locks are automatic or electric and most are manned by lock keepers, except on the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal du Centre where some are manual. The locks are closed the 1st of May, the 14th of July and the 1rst of November.
During the season locks are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and are closed for lunch between 12:00-13:00 (1:00 p.m.).
Navigation on the Canal du Nivernais is currently suspended at Cercy la Tour (south of the Canal du Nivernais) until 15 June 2024 due to major maintenance work on a dam. As a result, if you are departing from Decize or Plagny, you can currently only cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Loire, and one-way cruises between Decize and Tannay or between Digoin and Châtillon en Bazois will only be possible for a departure after June 15th.
On the Canal du Nivernais, there is a ladder of 16 consecutive locks: l'échelle de Sardy.
Between Saint Jean de Losne and Mâcon, you must only stop at designated moorings, elsewhere you can moor anywhere along the banks in the heart of the countryside.
- Located near the city center of Digoin.
- LECLERC (1 km), INTERMARCHE (2 km)
- Road: Direction Digoin Center, follow the indications: "Marina - Right Bank", after the bridge, at the traffic lights, turn right immediately.
- Train: Digoin 100 meters from the base, T.G.V Le Creusot, then shuttle bus to Paray le Monial (13 km)
- Air: Lyon - St Exupéry Airport www.lyon.aeroport.fr (170 km)
Possible cruises
Digoin
round trip
Gastronomy
River constructions
Monument
Digoin
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
River constructions
Sports and leisure activities
Digoin
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
River constructions
Sports and leisure activities
Swimming
Digoin
Chatillon en Bazois
Gastronomy
Swimming
River constructions
Monument
Digoin
Briare
Gastronomy
Swimming
Monument
River constructions
Vineyard
Digoin
round trip
Monument
River constructions
Gastronomy
Swimming
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Vineyard
Example of boats for Digoin.
From €168 / pers
Week of the 4/27/24 to 5/4/24
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
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