cruising route Chatillon / Digoin / Chatillon
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Chatillon en Bazois - Digoin - Chatillon en Bazois - 230 Km - 68 Locks - 44 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Châtillon en Bazois to Châtillon en Bazois, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
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.
Monument
Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument
The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.From Châtillon en Bazois to Panneçot, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
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.
Monument
Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument
The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.From Panneçot to Cercy la Tour, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
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
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 Gannay, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Monument
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.From Gannay to Beaulon, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
From Beaulon to Pierrefitte, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Monument
Dompierre-Sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a town bordered by the Loire River to the east and crossed by the Besbre River and its lateral canal. Its development began around the Abbey of Sept-Fons in the 12th century. Located at the crossroads between Burgundy and the Massif Central, the town has become an agricultural and commercial center. Its natural heritage and vibrant cultural life make it a popular destination for eco-tourism.
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Digoin, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Digoin
This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
From Digoin to Pierrefitte, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Beaulon, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Monument
Dompierre-Sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a town bordered by the Loire River to the east and crossed by the Besbre River and its lateral canal. Its development began around the Abbey of Sept-Fons in the 12th century. Located at the crossroads between Burgundy and the Massif Central, the town has become an agricultural and commercial center. Its natural heritage and vibrant cultural life make it a popular destination for eco-tourism.
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Beaulon to Gannay, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
From Gannay to Decize, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Monument
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.From Decize to Cercy la Tour, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
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 Cercy la Tour to Panneçot, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
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 Panneçot to Châtillon en Bazois, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
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.
Monument
Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument
The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Nivernais- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
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Customer testimonials
4.6/5
(based on 5 opinion)
"auto-translation :"Satisfied with our cruise choices""
"auto-translation :"Location really wild , no nearby ports , very few shops. Warning locks are closed July 14 on the Canal du Nivernais""
"auto-translation :"Pleasant landscapes , but too few supply opportunities""
"auto-translation :"Very good, very pleasant cruising""
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