cruising route Decize / Nevers / Decize
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Decize - Nevers - Decize - 64 Km - 8 Locks - 10 h of navigation - 3 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 Fleury sur Loire, 40 km, 6 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > 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 Decize, 12 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Decize
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.
Bike
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
Best current offers for the destination Decize
Range Comfort
4
2
-16%
From €122 / pers
Week of the 4/8/26 to 4/11/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.8/5
(based on 20 opinion)
4.8/5
(based on 20 opinion)
Denis P.
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2025, CalypsoCruise :
Decize round trip
"Nice. Unfortunately, one day of rain... is less fun…"
Christian B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 4, 2025, Royal ClassiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"Relaxing. Very friendly lock staff. The same goes for the port of Nevers."
Jacques P.
Cruise carried out on Jul 6, 2025, CrusaderCruise :
Decize round trip
"Good cruise but problems with seaweed getting caught in the propeller."
Stéphanie P.
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2025, CrusaderCruise :
Decize round trip
"A beautiful experience."
Claire L.
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2025, Vision 4Cruise :
Decize round trip
"Very pleasant trip, friendly lockkeepers. You can take your time and enjoy the peaceful surroundings."
Francois S.
Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2025, CalypsoCruise :
Decize round trip
"Pleasant despite the bad weather"
Véronique B.
Cruise carried out on Oct 28, 2024, Horizon 4Cruise :
Decize round trip
"Restful and original."
Véronique B.
Cruise carried out on Oct 28, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"Very good."
Alain V.
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2024, ContinentaleCruise :
Decize round trip
"Superb, calm, relaxing scenery and above all charming lockkeepers."
Monique B.
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024, Grand ClassiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"It was really great."
Nicolas H.
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024, MystiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"A great first cruise."
Jean-pierre N.
Cruise carried out on Apr 24, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"A lovely, calm and relaxing experience."
Martine N.
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024, CalypsoCruise :
Decize round trip
"A real delight."
Franck R.
Cruise carried out on Apr 24, 2024, CapriceCruise :
Decize round trip
"A great experience, to be repeated."
Bernard D.
Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"Much satisfied."
Nathalie L.
Cruise carried out on Jul 19, 2023, CrusaderCruise :
Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''Great, do it again''"
Vincent C.
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2023, Grand ClassiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"A good cruise with a variety of locks, good navigation time and interesting sightseeing spots."
Yseult S.
Cruise carried out on Apr 19, 2023, CapriceCruise :
Decize round trip
"We enjoyed it very much."
Lucie B.
Cruise carried out on Oct 19, 2020, Royal ClassiqueCruise :
Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''Calm, serenity, a change of scenery''"
"Very pleasant, plenty of diversity for such a short period."