River Cruise Dompierre / Palinges / Roanne / Dompierre
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Dompierre - Palinges - Roanne - Dompierre
214 Km - 44 Locks
37 h of navigation - 11 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 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 Paray le Monial
17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Palinges > Paray le Monial
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 Paray le Monial to Digoin
11 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Paray le Monial > 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.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
From Digoin to Chambilly
24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : 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 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.From Chambilly to Brienon
18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Chambilly > Brienon
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 Brienon to Brienon
28 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Brienon > Roanne > Brienon
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 Brienon to Chambilly
18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : 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
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 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
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