cruising route Decize / St Satur / Decize
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Decize - St Satur - Decize - 182 Km - 32 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
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 Plagny, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny
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 Plagny to La Charité sur Loire, 35 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Plagny > Marseilles les Aubigny > La Charité sur Loire
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument
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
Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > St Satur
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Vineyard
the Sancerre
From St Satur to Marseilles les Aubigny, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : St Satur > La Charité sur Loire > Marseilles les Aubigny
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Vineyard
the Sancerre
From Marseilles les Aubigny to Nevers, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > Plagny > Nevers
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
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 Nevers to Decize, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Nevers > Fleury sur Loire > Decize
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.
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
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-15%
From €273 / pers
Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/10/26
- 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 :
4.3/5
(based on 3 opinion)
4.3/5
(based on 3 opinion)
Franz C.
Cruise carried out on May 19, 2023, CapriceCruise :
Decize round trip
"Very comfortable, we'll probably prefer a busier canal next time."
Daniel O.
Cruise carried out on Sep 24, 2018, Royal Mystique ACruise :
Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''What happiness !!!''"
"Peace and quiet; pleasant restaurants."