cruising route Louhans / Digoin / Louhans
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Louhans - Palinges - Louhans - 310 Km - 114 Locks - 64 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Louhans to Branges, 3 km, 1 Lock(s), 0.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Louhans > Branges
Monument
Louhans
In addition to two remarkable structures, the Church of Saint-Pierre with its multicolored tiles and the Hotel-Dieu hospital, Lohans is particularly known for its market with its cattle fair.From Branges to Tournus, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Branges > Cuisery > Tournus
Monument
Cuisery
One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.
Monument
Tournus
The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of La Truchere
This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!From Tournus to Châlon sur Saône, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Tournus > Ouroux > Châlon sur Saône
Monument
Tournus
The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Monument
Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
Sports and leisure activities
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Châlon sur Saône to Chagny, 17 km, 12 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Chagny
Monument
Chagny
At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).
Vineyard
the Côtes de Beaune
From Chagny to St Léger sur Dheune, 13 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Chagny > St Léger sur Dheune
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
From St Léger sur Dheune to Montchanin, 19 km, 19 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : St Léger sur Dheune > Montchanin
Monument
Ecuisses
Formerly made up on 7 locks, the Ecuisse ladder now only features 5. In the middle of the passage you will be able to discover the history of the Canal du Centre by visiting the Canal Museum.From Montchanin to Montceau les Mines, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Montchanin > Montceau les Mines
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 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 Montchanin, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Montchanin
From Montchanin to St Léger sur Dheune, 19 km, 19 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Montchanin > St Léger sur Dheune
Monument
Ecuisses
Formerly made up on 7 locks, the Ecuisse ladder now only features 5. In the middle of the passage you will be able to discover the history of the Canal du Centre by visiting the Canal Museum.From St Léger sur Dheune to Châlon sur Saône, 30 km, 16 Lock(s), 7.2 h of navigation
Stopover : St Léger sur Dheune > Chagny > Châlon sur Saône
Monument
Chagny
At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).
Monument
Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Vineyard
the Côtes de Beaune
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
Sports and leisure activities
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Châlon sur Saône to Tournus, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Ouroux > Tournus
Monument
Tournus
The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Monument
Châlon-sur-Saône
This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
Sports and leisure activities
the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone
This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..From Tournus to Branges, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Tournus > Cuisery > Branges
Monument
Cuisery
One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of La Truchere
This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!From Branges to Louhans, 3 km, 1 Lock(s), 0.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Branges > Louhans
Monument
Louhans
In addition to two remarkable structures, the Church of Saint-Pierre with its multicolored tiles and the Hotel-Dieu hospital, Lohans is particularly known for its market with its cattle fair.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Centre- Automatic locks
Other possible cruises from Louhans
Louhans - St Jean de Losne - Louhans
292 Km - 14 Locks - 42 h of navigation
Must see : the arboretum of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, Saint Jean of Losne, Seurre, Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, Châlon-sur-Saône // To discover : the Leisure center of Seurre, the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce), the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone, the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone, the Côtes Chalonnaise
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