River Cruise Dompierre / Chambilly / Dompierre
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Dompierre - Chambilly - Dompierre
98 Km - 20 Locks
17 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Dompierre to Pierrefitte
10 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Pierrefitte
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.
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Chambilly
39 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Pierrefitte > 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)
From Digoin to Dompierre
25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Digoin > Pierrefitte > Dompierre
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.
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.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
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