River cruise for a round trip from Briare up to Decize

Day 1

Châtillon-sur-Loire

This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.

Day 2

Châtillon-sur-Loire

This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.

Day 3

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

Day 4

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

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.

Day 5

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

Day 6

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.

Day 7

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.

Day 8

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.

Day 9

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.

Day 10

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

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.

Day 11

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

Day 12

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.

Day 13

Châtillon-sur-Loire

This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.

cruising route Briare / Decize / Briare

Briare - Decize - Briare

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