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
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 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
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.Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe 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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