
cruising route Digoin / Decize / Chatillon
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Digoin - Decize - Chatillon en Bazois - 115 Km - 34 Locks - 22 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Digoin to Pierrefitte, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

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.the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Beaulon, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
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
From Decize to Cercy la Tour, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation

Decize
Situated at the confluence of the Loire, the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, this town resembles an island. The Church of Saint-Aré - with its Merovingian crypt - and the clock tower, are the most striking landmarks in Decize.
Cercy-la-Tour
This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.From Cercy la Tour to Panneçot, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation

Cercy-la-Tour
This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.From Panneçot to Châtillon en Bazois, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

Châtillon-en-Bazois
One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.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 Digoin
From €204 / pers
Week of the 8/25/25 to 9/1/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €207 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Customer testimonials

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