River Cruise Dompierre / Montceau-les-Mines / Dompierre
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Dompierre - Montceau-les-Mines - Dompierre
148 Km - 46 Locks
29 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
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 Paray le Monial
26 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Pierrefitte > Digoin > Paray le Monial
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
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 Paray le Monial to Palinges
17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Paray le Monial > Palinges
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
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.From Palinges to Montceau les Mines
21 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Palinges > Montceau les Mines
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
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 Palinges
21 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Palinges
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
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 Dompierre
28 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Palinges > Paray le Monial > Dompierre
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
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
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 Dompierre to Digoin
25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Pierrefitte > Digoin
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