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cruising route Decize / Briare / Decize

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Decize - Briare - Decize - 266 Km - 44 Locks - 44 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)

From Decize to Fleury sur Loire, 12 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Decize > Fleury sur Loire

From Fleury sur Loire to Plagny, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny
Monument 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 Marseilles les Aubigny, 23 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Plagny > Marseilles les Aubigny
Monument Monument

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

From Marseilles les Aubigny to La Charité sur Loire, 12 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > La Charité sur Loire
Monument Monument

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument 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 St Satur, 22 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation

Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > St Satur
Monument 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 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 Vineyard

the Sancerre

From St Satur to Belleville, 21 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation

Stopover : St Satur > Cosne Cours > Belleville
Monument 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.

From Belleville to Briare, 21 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Belleville > Châtillon sur Loire > Briare
Monument 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 Monument

Briare

This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.

From Briare to Belleville, 21 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Briare > Châtillon sur Loire > Belleville
Monument Monument

Briare

This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.
Monument Monument

Châtillon-sur-Loire

This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.

From Belleville to St Satur, 21 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Belleville > Cosne Cours > St Satur
Monument 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.

From St Satur to La Charité sur Loire, 22 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation

Stopover : St Satur > La Charité sur Loire
Monument 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 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 Vineyard

the Sancerre

From La Charité sur Loire to Marseilles les Aubigny, 12 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > Marseilles les Aubigny
Monument Monument

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument 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 Marseilles les Aubigny to Plagny, 23 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > Plagny
Monument Monument

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

From Plagny to Fleury sur Loire, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Plagny > Nevers > Fleury sur Loire
Monument 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 Decize, 12 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Decize

Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike

Customer testimonials

Average : 4 étoiles 4/5 (based on 1 opinion)
 
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Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2019, CapriceCruise : between Decize and Chatillon sur Loire
"Calme et reposant, mais paysages assez ordinaires"

The Locks

2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal Latéral à la Loire/Briare
  • Manual locks with a lock-keeper
  • Automatic locks

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