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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

Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial
Monument 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 River constructions

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.
Gastronomy Gastronomy

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

Stopover : Paray le Monial > Palinges > Montceau les Mines
Monument 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 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.
Monument Monument

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

Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Montchanin

From Montchanin to St Léger sur Dheune, 19 km, 19 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Montchanin > St Léger sur Dheune
Monument Monument

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

Stopover : St Léger sur Dheune > Chagny > Châlon sur Saône
Monument Monument

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).
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes de Beaune

Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

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

Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Ouroux > Tournus > Cuisery
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Nature Nature

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!
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

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

Stopover : Cuisery > Branges > Louhans > Branges
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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

Stopover : Branges > Cuisery > Tournus
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Nature Nature

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

Stopover : Tournus > Ouroux > Châlon sur Saône
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

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

Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Chagny
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Monument Monument

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).
Monument Monument

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.
Monument Monument

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.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes de Beaune

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

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

Stopover : Chagny > St Léger sur Dheune > Montchanin
Monument Monument

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.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

From Montchanin to Palinges, 33 km, 17 Lock(s), 7.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Montchanin > Montceau les Mines > Palinges
Monument 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 Monument

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

Stopover : Palinges > Paray le Monial > Digoin
Monument 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 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 River constructions

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.
Gastronomy Gastronomy

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


Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike

The Locks

1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Centre
  • Automatic locks

Other possible cruises from Digoin

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