River cruise trip Digoin / Plagny / Briare

Digoin - Plagny - Briare - 197 Km - 37 Locks - 34 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Digoin to Pierrefitte, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Pierrefitte

the Canal Bridge of Digion

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Pierrefitte to Gannay, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Pierrefitte > Dompierre > Beaulon > Gannay

Dompierre-Sur-Besbre

Dompierre-sur-Besbre est une ville bordée par la Loire à l’Est et traversée par la Besbre et son canal latéral. Son développement s’est fait autour de l’abbaye de Sept-Fons au XIIe siècle. Carrefour entre la Bourgogne et le Massif central, la ville est devenue un centre agricole et commercial. Son patrimoine naturel et sa vie culturelle dynamique en font une destination prisée pour le tourisme vert.

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Gannay to Fleury sur Loire, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Fleury sur Loire

Décize

Surplombant l’île rocheuse de la Loire, Decize est une ancienne cité fortifiée qui offre aux visiteurs une halte enrichissante en découvertes patrimoniales. Avec cinq ponts à traverser, la ville est un point stratégique pour les voies de communication. Cette situation géographique unique en fait une escale incontournable au centre de la France. La ville a prospéré grâce au transport fluvial de marchandises et à la navigation de plaisance, avec le Port de la Jonction et ses 80 anneaux comme principal ambassadeur. Decize est aussi surnommée «Le Paradis des pêcheurs» en raison de sa richesse en poissons, offrant de belles surprises de toutes tailles tels que le sandre, le chevesne, la perche, le brochet et le silure.

From Fleury sur Loire to Marseilles les Aubigny, 45 km, 6 Lock(s), 7.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny > Marseilles les Aubigny

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

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 Marseilles les Aubigny to St Satur, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > La Charité sur Loire > St Satur

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

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 Châtillon sur Loire, 33 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation

Stopover : St Satur > Cosne Cours > Belleville > Châtillon sur Loire

Sancerre

Châtillon-sur-Loire

This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.

From Châtillon sur Loire to Briare, 9 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Châtillon sur Loire > Briare

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.

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike

The Locks

2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal Latéral à la Loire/Briare

Manual locks with a lock-keeper
Automatic locks