cruising route Digoin / Louhans / Digoin
Digoin - Louhans - Digoin - 372 Km - 132 Locks - 76 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Digoin to Paray le Monial, 11 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
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.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)
From Paray le Monial to Montceau les Mines, 38 km, 14 Lock(s), 7.9 h of navigation
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.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.Montceau-les-Mines
This old 19th century mining town definitely warrants taking a break from your boat, with its inviting pedestrian streets and small art galleries, including that of Monique Thierry.From Montceau les Mines to Montchanin, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
From Montchanin to St Léger sur Dheune, 19 km, 19 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Ecuisses
Formerly made up on 7 locks, the Ecuisse ladder now only features 5. In the middle of the passage you will be able to discover the history of the Canal du Centre by visiting the Canal Museum.From St Léger sur Dheune to Châlon sur Saône, 33 km, 16 Lock(s), 7.6 h of navigation
Chagny
At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.the Côtes Chalonnaise
the Côtes de Beaune
the Côtes Chalonnaise
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Châlon sur Saône to Cuisery, 48 km, 2 Lock(s), 6.8 h of navigation
Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.Tournus
The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.Cuisery
One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.the Natural Reserve of La Truchere
This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!the Côtes Chalonnaise
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Cuisery to Branges, 28 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Cuisery
One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.Louhans
In addition to two remarkable structures, the Church of Saint-Pierre with its multicolored tiles and the Hotel-Dieu hospital, Lohans is particularly known for its market with its cattle fair.From Branges to Tournus, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Cuisery
One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.Tournus
The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.the Natural Reserve of La Truchere
This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!From Tournus to Châlon sur Saône, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.Tournus
The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.the Côtes Chalonnaise
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Châlon sur Saône to Chagny, 20 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.Chagny
At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.the Côtes Chalonnaise
the Côtes de Beaune
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Chagny to Montchanin, 32 km, 23 Lock(s), 8.9 h of navigation
Ecuisses
Formerly made up on 7 locks, the Ecuisse ladder now only features 5. In the middle of the passage you will be able to discover the history of the Canal du Centre by visiting the Canal Museum.the Côtes Chalonnaise
From Montchanin to Palinges, 33 km, 17 Lock(s), 7.8 h of navigation
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.Montceau-les-Mines
This old 19th century mining town definitely warrants taking a break from your boat, with its inviting pedestrian streets and small art galleries, including that of Monique Thierry.From Palinges to Digoin, 28 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
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.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.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)
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Centre- Automatic locks