
cruising route Briare / Decize / Chatillon
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Briare - Decize - Chatillon en Bazois - 184 Km - 41 Locks - 33 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Briare to Châtillon sur Loire, 9 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.2 h of navigation

Briare
This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.
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 St Satur, 33 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation

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.
Châtillon-sur-Loire
This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.From St Satur to Marseilles les Aubigny, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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.
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.the Sancerre
From Marseilles les Aubigny to Nevers, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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

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 Decize to Panneçot, 29 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

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.
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

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.Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal Latéral à la Loire/Briare- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks
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