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Chatillon en Bazois - Tannay - Chatillon en Bazois
92 Km - 100 Locks
32 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.
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 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.
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.
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 tunnels of the Collancelle
In this section of the Canal du Nivernais there are 3 tunnels, all less than 2km in length.
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,..)
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 Tannay
16 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Corbigny > Tannay
Monument
Corbigny
This old fortified medieval town is home to a former aldeman hotel, an old salt storehouse and the Abbaye Saint-Léonard.
Monument
Château de Pignol
Admire the magnificent Renaissance-style château located in the hamlet of Pignol, surrounded by a park and owned by the same family since 1618.
Monument
Tannay
Tannay is a village perched on a hillside overlooking the Yonne Valley and the Nivernais Canal. It is marked by its tanning past and is now renowned for its vineyards. Its towers and rooftops reflect a unique architectural heritage, while its eight castles and churches, including the Collegiate Church of Saint Léger, add a touch of charm. Tannay is also a stop on the Way of St. James pilgrimage route and the V56 cycling route, offering accommodation, dining, and supplies to pilgrims. Events such as the Sainte-Catherine Fair bring the town to life, while a local producers’ market is held every Sunday morning.From Tannay to Corbigny
16 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Tannay > Corbigny
Monument
Corbigny
This old fortified medieval town is home to a former aldeman hotel, an old salt storehouse and the Abbaye Saint-Léonard.
Monument
Château de Pignol
Admire the magnificent Renaissance-style château located in the hamlet of Pignol, surrounded by a park and owned by the same family since 1618.
Monument
Tannay
Tannay is a village perched on a hillside overlooking the Yonne Valley and the Nivernais Canal. It is marked by its tanning past and is now renowned for its vineyards. Its towers and rooftops reflect a unique architectural heritage, while its eight castles and churches, including the Collegiate Church of Saint Léger, add a touch of charm. Tannay is also a stop on the Way of St. James pilgrimage route and the V56 cycling route, offering accommodation, dining, and supplies to pilgrims. Events such as the Sainte-Catherine Fair bring the town to life, while a local producers’ market is held every Sunday morning.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 tunnels of the Collancelle
In this section of the Canal du Nivernais there are 3 tunnels, all less than 2km in length.
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,..)
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.
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.
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,..
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
Best current offers for the destination Chatillon en Bazois
From €180 / pers
Week of the 4/27/26 to 5/4/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €197 / pers
Week of the 5/1/26 to 5/8/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €225 / pers
Week of the 5/8/26 to 5/15/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €229 / pers
Week of the 5/9/26 to 5/16/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €206 / pers
Week of the 5/22/26 to 5/29/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
4.5/5
(based on 4 ratings)
"auto-translation :''We were lucky to have had good weather. The lock keepers are great.''"
"auto-translation :''Disorienting, relaxing. Varied and hilly landscapes. Refueling sometimes difficult but we knew and had planned a well stocked storeroom''"
"Very good, Canal was not busy ."
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