cruising route Decize / Baye / Tannay
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Decize - Baye - Tannay - 97 Km - 69 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Decize to Decize, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize
From Decize to Cercy la Tour, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > Cercy la Tour
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
Stopover : Cercy la Tour > Panneçot
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
Stopover : Panneçot > 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.
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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Range Premium
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From €452 / pers
Week of the 4/15/26 to 4/22/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.5/5
(based on 4 opinion)
4.5/5
(based on 4 opinion)
Philippe W.
Cruise carried out on May 26, 2025, Horizon 2-SCruise :
between Decize and Tannay
"An introduction to navigation, beautiful scenery and low traffic."
Philippe M.
Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2025, Royal Mystique ACruise :
between Decize and Tannay
"Beautiful."
Dita V.
Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018, CalypsoCruise :
between Decize and Tannay
"Beautifull countryside, however too many locks"
"Very beautiful landscapes, wild nature.”"