River Cruise Briare / Baye / Chatillon en Bazois
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Briare - Baye - Chatillon en Bazois - 214 Km - 69 Locks - 42 h of navigation - 11 Nights
From Briare to Châtillon sur Loire, 9 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Briare > Châtillon sur Loire
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Briare
This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.
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Châtillon-sur-Loire
This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.From Châtillon sur Loire to Cosne Cours, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Châtillon sur Loire > Belleville > Cosne Cours
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Châtillon-sur-Loire
This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.From Cosne Cours to La Charité sur Loire, 31 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Cosne Cours > St Satur > La Charité sur Loire
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Sancerre
This town revolves around wine. In the town century you can find the Sancerre Dovetail, which brings together a number of wine-growers from the region and offers a guided tour and a tasting of the best Sancerre has to offer.
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La Charité-sur-Loire
Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.
Vineyard
the Sancerre
From La Charité sur Loire to Marseilles les Aubigny, 12 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > Marseilles les Aubigny
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Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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La Charité-sur-Loire
Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.From Marseilles les Aubigny to Nevers, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > Plagny > Nevers
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Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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Nevers
Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.From Nevers to Decize, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Nevers > Fleury sur Loire > Decize
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Nevers
Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.
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Décize
Overlooking the rocky island of the Loire, Decize is a former fortified town that offers visitors a rewarding stop filled with heritage discoveries. With five bridges to cross, the town is a strategic hub for transportation routes. This unique geographical position makes it an essential stop in the heart of France. The town thrived thanks to the transport of goods by river and recreational boating, with the Port de la Jonction and its 80 mooring rings serving as its main ambassador. Decize is also nicknamed "Fishermen’s Paradise" due to its abundance of fish, offering wonderful surprises of all sizes such as zander, chub, perch, pike, and catfish.From Decize to Cercy la Tour, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > Cercy la Tour
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Decize
Situated at the confluence of the Loire, the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, this town resembles an island. The Church of Saint-Aré - with its Merovingian crypt - and the clock tower, are the most striking landmarks in Decize.
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Cercy-la-Tour
This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.From Cercy la Tour to Panneçot, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Cercy la Tour > Panneçot
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Cercy-la-Tour
This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.From Panneçot to Châtillon en Bazois, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Panneçot > Châtillon en Bazois
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Châtillon-en-Bazois
One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.
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Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
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The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
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Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.From Châtillon en Bazois to Baye, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Baye
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Châtillon-en-Bazois
One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.
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Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument
The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.
Nature
Wetland pond of Baye
This wetland is designated a "Sensitive Natural Space", and the interpretive trails set up in the area allow you to discover this remarkable environment throughout the year.
Sports and leisure activities
the lakes of Baye
This 75ha area of open water offers a vast range of water-based activites: catamaran, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, watercycling,..From Baye to Châtillon en Bazois, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Baye > Châtillon en Bazois
Monument
Châtillon-en-Bazois
One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.
Monument
Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument
The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.
Nature
Wetland pond of Baye
This wetland is designated a "Sensitive Natural Space", and the interpretive trails set up in the area allow you to discover this remarkable environment throughout the year.
Sports and leisure activities
the lakes of Baye
This 75ha area of open water offers a vast range of water-based activites: catamaran, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, watercycling,..
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Nivernais- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
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2
-30%
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- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets