cruising route Chatillon / Decize / Briare
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Chatillon en Bazois - Decize - Briare - 184 Km - 41 Locks - 33 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
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 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 Decize, 29 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Panneçot > 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 Plagny, 34 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny
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 Plagny to La Charité sur Loire, 35 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Plagny > 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 Cosne Cours, 31 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > St Satur > Cosne Cours
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 Cosne Cours to Briare, 33 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Cosne Cours > 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