cruising route Dompierre / Châtillon en Bazois / Dompierre
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Dompierre - Châtillon en Bazois - Dompierre - 180 Km - 58 Locks - 36 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Dompierre to Beaulon, 8 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Beaulon
Monument
Dompierre-Sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a town bordered by the Loire River to the east and crossed by the Besbre River and its lateral canal. Its development began around the Abbey of Sept-Fons in the 12th century. Located at the crossroads between Burgundy and the Massif Central, the town has become an agricultural and commercial center. Its natural heritage and vibrant cultural life make it a popular destination for eco-tourism.From Beaulon to Decize, 31 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Beaulon > Gannay > Decize
Monument
Décize
Overlooking the rocky island of the Loire, Decize is a former fortified town that offers visitors a rewarding stop filled with heritage discoveries. With five bridges to cross, the town is a strategic hub for transportation routes. This unique geographical position makes it an essential stop in the heart of France. The town thrived thanks to the transport of goods by river and recreational boating, with the Port de la Jonction and its 80 mooring rings serving as its main ambassador. Decize is also nicknamed "Fishermen’s Paradise" due to its abundance of fish, offering wonderful surprises of all sizes such as zander, chub, perch, pike, and catfish.From Decize to Panneçot, 29 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > Cercy la Tour > Panneçot
Monument
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.
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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
Stopover : Panneçot > Châtillon en Bazois
Monument
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.
Monument
Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
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The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.From Châtillon en Bazois to Panneçot, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Panneçot
Monument
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.
Monument
Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois
This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument
The Crypt of the Church of Alluy
For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument
Saint John the Baptist Church
Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.From Panneçot to Decize, 29 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Panneçot > Cercy la Tour > Decize
Monument
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.
Monument
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 Decize to Beaulon, 31 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Decize > Gannay > Beaulon
Monument
Décize
Overlooking the rocky island of the Loire, Decize is a former fortified town that offers visitors a rewarding stop filled with heritage discoveries. With five bridges to cross, the town is a strategic hub for transportation routes. This unique geographical position makes it an essential stop in the heart of France. The town thrived thanks to the transport of goods by river and recreational boating, with the Port de la Jonction and its 80 mooring rings serving as its main ambassador. Decize is also nicknamed "Fishermen’s Paradise" due to its abundance of fish, offering wonderful surprises of all sizes such as zander, chub, perch, pike, and catfish.From Beaulon to Dompierre, 8 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Beaulon > Dompierre
Monument
Dompierre-Sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a town bordered by the Loire River to the east and crossed by the Besbre River and its lateral canal. Its development began around the Abbey of Sept-Fons in the 12th century. Located at the crossroads between Burgundy and the Massif Central, the town has become an agricultural and commercial center. Its natural heritage and vibrant cultural life make it a popular destination for eco-tourism.
Bike
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
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