cruising route Digoin / Palinges - Chambilly / Digoin
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Digoin - Palinges - Chambilly - Digoin - 104 Km - 28 Locks - 19 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Digoin to Paray le Monial, 11 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial
Monument
Paray-le-Monial
The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Digoin
This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
From Paray le Monial to Paray le Monial, 34 km, 10 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Paray le Monial > Palinges > Paray le Monial
Monument
Palinges
Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.
Monument
Paray-le-Monial
The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.From Paray le Monial to Chambilly, 35 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Paray le Monial > Digoin > Chambilly
Monument
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.
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Digoin
This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
River constructions
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.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
From Chambilly to Digoin, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Chambilly > Digoin
Monument
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.
River constructions
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.
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Digoin
This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 4 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 4 opinion)
Christian G.
Cruise carried out on Jul 4, 2022, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Digoin round trip
"auto-translation :''Everyone was happy with the experience.''"
Eric D.
Cruise carried out on May 10, 2021, Tarpon 49 QPCruise :
Digoin round trip
"auto-translation :''It was magical to share this moment of reunion as a family, living a unique and original experience and meeting passionate and fascinating lock keepers.''"
Michael D.
Cruise carried out on Sep 28, 2018, Penichette 1107 W ACruise :
Digoin round trip
"auto-translation :''A beautiful experience to renew''"
The Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Centre- Automatic locks
Other possible cruises from Digoin
Digoin - Briennon - Digoin
84 Km - 14 Locks - 14 h of navigation
Must see : Chambilly/Marcigny, the Canal Bridge of Digion, the lock of Bourg-le-Comte // To discover : the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce), the Park of Canals of Briennon
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"auto-translation :''A real joy shared with my grandchildren''"