cruising route Briare / Decize / Briare
Briare - Decize - Briare - 264 Km - 44 Locks - 44 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Briare to Châtillon sur Loire, 8 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Briare > Châtillon sur Loire
Monument
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
Monument
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
Monument
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.
Monument
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
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument
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 Plagny, 23 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > Plagny
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.From Plagny to Fleury sur Loire, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Plagny > Nevers > Fleury sur Loire
Monument
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 Fleury sur Loire to Fleury sur Loire, 24 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Decize > Fleury sur Loire
Monument
Décize
Surplombant l’île rocheuse de la Loire, Decize est une ancienne cité fortifiée qui offre aux visiteurs une halte enrichissante en découvertes patrimoniales. Avec cinq ponts à traverser, la ville est un point stratégique pour les voies de communication. Cette situation géographique unique en fait une escale incontournable au centre de la France. La ville a prospéré grâce au transport fluvial de marchandises et à la navigation de plaisance, avec le Port de la Jonction et ses 80 anneaux comme principal ambassadeur. Decize est aussi surnommée «Le Paradis des pêcheurs» en raison de sa richesse en poissons, offrant de belles surprises de toutes tailles tels que le sandre, le chevesne, la perche, le brochet et le silure.From Fleury sur Loire to Nevers, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers
Monument
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 Marseilles les Aubigny, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Nevers > Plagny > Marseilles les Aubigny
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument
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 Marseilles les Aubigny to La Charité sur Loire, 12 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > La Charité sur Loire
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument
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 La Charité sur Loire to St Satur, 22 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation
Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > St Satur
Monument
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.
Monument
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 St Satur to Belleville, 21 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation
Stopover : St Satur > Cosne Cours > Belleville
Monument
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.From Belleville to Briare, 20 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Belleville > Châtillon sur Loire > Briare
Monument
Châtillon-sur-Loire
This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.
Bike
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