River Cruise Decize / Nevers - Châtillon en Bazois / Decize
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Decize - Nevers - Châtillon en Bazois - Decize - 166 Km - 46 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 9 Nights
From Decize to Fleury sur Loire, 12 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > Fleury sur Loire
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 Fleury sur Loire to Nevers, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : 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 Fleury sur Loire, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Nevers > Fleury sur Loire
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 Fleury sur Loire to Cercy la Tour, 28 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > 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.
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 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 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.
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
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
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
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.3/5
(based on 3 opinion)
4.3/5
(based on 3 opinion)
Nicolas S.
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2025, CapriceCruise :
Decize round trip
"Very good."
Daniel J.
Cruise carried out on May 12, 2025, ContinentaleCruise :
Decize round trip
"Very pleasant."
"It was a wonderful experience."