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
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
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
Best current offers for the destination Decize
From €76 / pers
Week of the 4/15/26 to 4/18/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €115 / pers
Week of the 4/15/26 to 4/18/26
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €122 / pers
Week of the 4/22/26 to 4/25/26
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €86 / pers
Week of the 4/8/26 to 4/11/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €130 / pers
Week of the 4/8/26 to 4/11/26
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €88 / pers
Week of the 4/15/26 to 4/18/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €88 / pers
Week of the 4/22/26 to 4/25/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €95 / pers
Week of the 4/15/26 to 4/18/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €98 / pers
Week of the 4/22/26 to 4/25/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €97 / pers
Week of the 4/24/26 to 4/27/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €102 / pers
Week of the 4/22/26 to 4/25/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €106 / pers
Week of the 4/8/26 to 4/11/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €110 / pers
Week of the 4/8/26 to 4/11/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €110 / pers
Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/13/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €116 / pers
Week of the 4/15/26 to 4/18/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €116 / pers
Week of the 4/22/26 to 4/25/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €177 / pers
Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/13/26
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €118 / pers
Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/13/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Customer testimonials
4.8/5
(based on 20 opinion)
"Nice. Unfortunately, one day of rain... is less fun…"
"Relaxing. Very friendly lock staff. The same goes for the port of Nevers."
"Good cruise but problems with seaweed getting caught in the propeller."
"A beautiful experience."
"Very pleasant trip, friendly lockkeepers. You can take your time and enjoy the peaceful surroundings."
"Pleasant despite the bad weather"
"Restful and original."
"Very good."
"Superb, calm, relaxing scenery and above all charming lockkeepers."
"It was really great."
"A great first cruise."
"A lovely, calm and relaxing experience."
"A real delight."
"A great experience, to be repeated."
"Much satisfied."
"auto-translation :''Great, do it again''"
"A good cruise with a variety of locks, good navigation time and interesting sightseeing spots."
"We enjoyed it very much."
"auto-translation :''Calm, serenity, a change of scenery''"
"Very pleasant, plenty of diversity for such a short period."