River cruise for a round trip from Decize up to Roanne

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Decize - Roanne - Decize - 232 Km - 44 Locks - 40 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)

From Decize to Gannay, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Decize > Gannay

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 Gannay to Beaulon, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Beaulon

From Beaulon to Pierrefitte, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Beaulon > Dompierre > Pierrefitte

Dompierre-Sur-Besbre

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a town bordered by the Loire River to the east and crossed by the Besbre River and its lateral canal. Its development began around the Abbey of Sept-Fons in the 12th century. Located at the crossroads between Burgundy and the Massif Central, the town has become an agricultural and commercial center. Its natural heritage and vibrant cultural life make it a popular destination for eco-tourism.

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Pierrefitte to Chambilly, 35 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Pierrefitte > Chambilly

Chambilly/Marcigny

In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.

the lock of Bourg-le-Comte

At 7.20m, this lock is the deepest in the whole French canal network. Not to worry; it is very gentle and passes by without problem.

From Chambilly to Brienon, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Chambilly > Brienon

Chambilly/Marcigny

In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.

the Park of Canals of Briennon

Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.

From Brienon to Roanne, 14 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Brienon > Roanne

the Park of Canals of Briennon

Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.

From Roanne to Brienon, 14 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Roanne > Brienon

the Park of Canals of Briennon

Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.

From Brienon to Chambilly, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Brienon > Chambilly

Chambilly/Marcigny

In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.

the Park of Canals of Briennon

Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.

From Chambilly to Pierrefitte, 35 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Chambilly > Pierrefitte

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Pierrefitte to Beaulon, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Pierrefitte > Dompierre > Beaulon

Dompierre-Sur-Besbre

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Beaulon to Gannay, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Beaulon > Gannay

From Gannay to Decize, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Decize

Décize

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike

The Locks

1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Roanne-Digoin Canal

Manual locks with a lock-keeper

Range Comfort 2 2

Caprice

-23%

€5,209 €3,999

From €666 / pers

Week of the 5/9/26 to 5/23/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

Select your starting and ending points

cruising route Decize / Roanne / Decize

Decize - Roanne - Decize - 232 Km - 44 Locks - 40 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)

From Decize to Gannay, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

From Gannay to Beaulon, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation

From Beaulon to Pierrefitte, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

From Pierrefitte to Chambilly, 35 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

From Chambilly to Brienon, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation

From Brienon to Roanne, 14 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

From Roanne to Brienon, 14 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

From Brienon to Chambilly, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation

From Chambilly to Pierrefitte, 35 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

From Pierrefitte to Beaulon, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

From Beaulon to Gannay, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation

From Gannay to Decize, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

The Locks

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