cruising route Dompierre / Nevers / Briare
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Dompierre - Nevers - Briare - 172 Km - 32 Locks - 29 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Dompierre to Beaulon, 8 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Beaulon
From Beaulon to Gannay, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Beaulon > Gannay
From Gannay to Fleury sur Loire, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Gannay > Fleury sur Loire
From Fleury sur Loire to Plagny, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny
Monument
Nevers
Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.From Plagny to La Charité sur Loire, 35 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Plagny > Marseilles les Aubigny > La Charité sur Loire
Monument
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.
Monument
La Charité-sur-Loire
Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.From La Charité sur Loire to Cosne Cours, 31 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > St Satur > Cosne Cours
Monument
Sancerre
This town revolves around wine. In the town century you can find the Sancerre Dovetail, which brings together a number of wine-growers from the region and offers a guided tour and a tasting of the best Sancerre has to offer.
Monument
La Charité-sur-Loire
Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.
Vineyard
the Sancerre
From Cosne Cours to Briare, 33 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Cosne Cours > Belleville > Châtillon sur Loire > Briare
Monument
Châtillon-sur-Loire
This charming town features a network of old lanes, the ruins of 12th century Gaillard Castle, and a Protestant church.
Monument
Briare
This town is especially known for its magnificent aqueduct; probably the most beautiful in France.
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