cruising route Saint Léger / Châlon - Digoin / Saint Léger
Saint Léger - Châlon - Digoin - Saint Léger - 226 Km - 122 Locks - 55 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From St Léger sur Dheune to Chagny, 13 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Léger sur Dheune > Chagny
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
From Chagny to Châlon sur Saône, 20 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : 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.
Monument
La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.
Monument
La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.
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 Chagny, 20 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Chagny
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.
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
La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.
Monument
La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Vineyard
the Côtes de Beaune
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 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 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 Paray le Monial, 22 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Paray le Monial > 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)
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 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.
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