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

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

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

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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

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

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
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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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