River Cruise Chatillon en Bazois / Nevers / Briare
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Chatillon en Bazois - Corbigny - Nevers - Briare - 244 Km - 121 Locks - 57 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Châtillon en Bazois to Châtillon en Bazois, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
Stopover : 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.From Châtillon en Bazois to Baye, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Baye
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.
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 Corbigny, 15 km, 26 Lock(s), 7.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Baye > Corbigny
Monument
Corbigny
This old fortified medieval town is home to a former aldeman hotel, an old salt storehouse and the Abbaye Saint-Léonard.
River constructions
the Locks scale of Sardy
With its 16 locks, this ladder is one of the biggest in France. In order to make the passage more pleasant, craftspeople have set up in the lock keepers' houses (painters, potters,..)
River constructions
the tunnels of the Collancelle
In this section of the Canal du Nivernais there are 3 tunnels, all less than 2km in length.
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 Corbigny to Baye, 15 km, 26 Lock(s), 7.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Corbigny > Baye
Monument
Corbigny
This old fortified medieval town is home to a former aldeman hotel, an old salt storehouse and the Abbaye Saint-Léonard.
River constructions
the Locks scale of Sardy
With its 16 locks, this ladder is one of the biggest in France. In order to make the passage more pleasant, craftspeople have set up in the lock keepers' houses (painters, potters,..)
River constructions
the tunnels of the Collancelle
In this section of the Canal du Nivernais there are 3 tunnels, all less than 2km in length.
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.
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 Châtillon en Bazois to Panneçot, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Panneçot
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.From Panneçot to Cercy la Tour, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Panneçot > Cercy la Tour
Monument
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 Decize, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Cercy la Tour > Decize
Monument
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.
Monument
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 Decize to Nevers, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > 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, 21 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.2 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.
Monument
Briare
This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.
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