cruising route Briare / Nevers / Dompierre
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Briare - Nevers - Dompierre - 172 Km - 32 Locks - 29 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Briare to Châtillon sur Loire, 9 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Briare > Châtillon sur Loire
Monument
Briare
This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.
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 Plagny, 35 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > Marseilles les Aubigny > Plagny
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 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 Gannay, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Gannay
From Gannay to Dompierre, 24 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Gannay > Beaulon > Dompierre
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