cruising route Dompierre / Paray - Roanne / Dompierre
Dompierre - Paray - Roanne - Dompierre - 180 Km - 34 Locks - 31 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 est une ville bordée par la Loire à l’Est et traversée par la Besbre et son canal latéral. Son développement s’est fait autour de l’abbaye de Sept-Fons au XIIe siècle. Carrefour entre la Bourgogne et le Massif central, la ville est devenue un centre agricole et commercial. Son patrimoine naturel et sa vie culturelle dynamique en font une destination prisée pour le tourisme vert.
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 Digion
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)
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Paray le Monial to Chambilly, 35 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Paray le Monial > Digoin > Chambilly
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
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 Digion
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 Roanne, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Chambilly > Brienon > Roanne
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.
Sports and leisure activities
the Park of Canals of Briennon
Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.From Roanne to Chambilly, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Roanne > Brienon > 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.
Sports and leisure activities
the Park of Canals of Briennon
Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.From Chambilly to Pierrefitte, 35 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Chambilly > Pierrefitte
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.
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Dompierre, 10 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Pierrefitte > Dompierre
Monument
Dompierre-Sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre est une ville bordée par la Loire à l’Est et traversée par la Besbre et son canal latéral. Son développement s’est fait autour de l’abbaye de Sept-Fons au XIIe siècle. Carrefour entre la Bourgogne et le Massif central, la ville est devenue un centre agricole et commercial. Son patrimoine naturel et sa vie culturelle dynamique en font une destination prisée pour le tourisme vert.
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Roanne-Digoin Canal- Manual locks with a lock-keeper