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River Cruise Tannay / Baye- Paray-le-Monial / Decize

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Tannay - Baye - Paray-le-Monial - Decize - 247 Km - 107 Locks - 54 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)

From Tannay to Tannay, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation

Stopover : Tannay
Monument Monument

Château de Pignol

Admire the magnificent Renaissance-style château located in the hamlet of Pignol, surrounded by a park and owned by the same family since 1618.
Monument Monument

Tannay

Tannay is a village perched on a hillside overlooking the Yonne Valley and the Nivernais Canal. It is marked by its tanning past and is now renowned for its vineyards. Its towers and rooftops reflect a unique architectural heritage, while its eight castles and churches, including the Collegiate Church of Saint Léger, add a touch of charm. Tannay is also a stop on the Way of St. James pilgrimage route and the V56 cycling route, offering accommodation, dining, and supplies to pilgrims. Events such as the Sainte-Catherine Fair bring the town to life, while a local producers’ market is held every Sunday morning.

From Tannay to Corbigny, 16 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Tannay > Corbigny
Monument Monument

Corbigny

This old fortified medieval town is home to a former aldeman hotel, an old salt storehouse and the Abbaye Saint-Léonard.
Monument Monument

Château de Pignol

Admire the magnificent Renaissance-style château located in the hamlet of Pignol, surrounded by a park and owned by the same family since 1618.
Monument Monument

Tannay

Tannay is a village perched on a hillside overlooking the Yonne Valley and the Nivernais Canal. It is marked by its tanning past and is now renowned for its vineyards. Its towers and rooftops reflect a unique architectural heritage, while its eight castles and churches, including the Collegiate Church of Saint Léger, add a touch of charm. Tannay is also a stop on the Way of St. James pilgrimage route and the V56 cycling route, offering accommodation, dining, and supplies to pilgrims. Events such as the Sainte-Catherine Fair bring the town to life, while a local producers’ market is held every Sunday morning.

From Corbigny to Baye, 15 km, 26 Lock(s), 7.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Corbigny > Baye
Monument Monument

Corbigny

This old fortified medieval town is home to a former aldeman hotel, an old salt storehouse and the Abbaye Saint-Léonard.
River constructions River constructions

the tunnels of the Collancelle

In this section of the Canal du Nivernais there are 3 tunnels, all less than 2km in length.
River constructions River constructions

the Locks scale of Sardy

With its 16 locks, this ladder is one of the biggest in France. In order to make the passage more pleasant, craftspeople have set up in the lock keepers' houses (painters, potters,..)
Nature Nature

Wetland pond of Baye

This wetland is designated a "Sensitive Natural Space", and the interpretive trails set up in the area allow you to discover this remarkable environment throughout the year.
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the lakes of Baye

This 75ha area of open water offers a vast range of water-based activites: catamaran, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, watercycling,..

From Baye to Châtillon en Bazois, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Baye > Châtillon en Bazois
Monument Monument

Châtillon-en-Bazois

One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.
Monument Monument

Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois

This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument Monument

The Crypt of the Church of Alluy

For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument Monument

Saint John the Baptist Church

Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.
Nature Nature

Wetland pond of Baye

This wetland is designated a "Sensitive Natural Space", and the interpretive trails set up in the area allow you to discover this remarkable environment throughout the year.
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the lakes of Baye

This 75ha area of open water offers a vast range of water-based activites: catamaran, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, watercycling,..

From Châtillon en Bazois to Panneçot, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Panneçot
Monument Monument

Châtillon-en-Bazois

One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.
Monument Monument

Château de Châtillon-En-Bazois

This historic family residence, with its period furniture and gardens labeled as a "Remarkable Garden," will transport you back in time.
Monument Monument

The Crypt of the Church of Alluy

For an immersion into the local religious history, explore this Romanesque crypt dating back to the Middle Ages, with its well-preserved wall paintings.
Monument Monument

Saint John the Baptist Church

Admire its stained glass window of the Holy Family by Lysiane Goeman, restored in 2020, and explore its fascinating architecture.

From Panneçot to Cercy la Tour, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Panneçot > Cercy la Tour
Monument Monument

Cercy-la-Tour

This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.

From Cercy la Tour to Decize, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Cercy la Tour > Decize
Monument Monument

Decize

Situated at the confluence of the Loire, the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, this town resembles an island. The Church of Saint-Aré - with its Merovingian crypt - and the clock tower, are the most striking landmarks in Decize.
Monument Monument

Cercy-la-Tour

This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.

From Decize to Gannay, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Decize > Gannay
Monument Monument

Décize

Overlooking the rocky island of the Loire, Decize is a former fortified town that offers visitors a rewarding stop filled with heritage discoveries. With five bridges to cross, the town is a strategic hub for transportation routes. This unique geographical position makes it an essential stop in the heart of France. The town thrived thanks to the transport of goods by river and recreational boating, with the Port de la Jonction and its 80 mooring rings serving as its main ambassador. Decize is also nicknamed "Fishermen’s Paradise" due to its abundance of fish, offering wonderful surprises of all sizes such as zander, chub, perch, pike, and catfish.

From Gannay to Dompierre, 24 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Beaulon > Dompierre
Monument 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.

From Dompierre to Digoin, 25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Dompierre > Pierrefitte > Digoin
River constructions 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.
Monument 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.
Gastronomy Gastronomy

the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)

Swimming Swimming

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Digoin to Digoin, 22 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial > Digoin
Monument 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 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 Gastronomy

the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)

From Digoin to Dompierre, 25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Pierrefitte > Dompierre
River constructions 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.
Monument 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.
Gastronomy Gastronomy

the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)

Swimming Swimming

the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

From Dompierre to Gannay, 24 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Dompierre > Beaulon > Gannay
Monument 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.

From Gannay to Decize, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Decize
Monument Monument

Décize

Overlooking the rocky island of the Loire, Decize is a former fortified town that offers visitors a rewarding stop filled with heritage discoveries. With five bridges to cross, the town is a strategic hub for transportation routes. This unique geographical position makes it an essential stop in the heart of France. The town thrived thanks to the transport of goods by river and recreational boating, with the Port de la Jonction and its 80 mooring rings serving as its main ambassador. Decize is also nicknamed "Fishermen’s Paradise" due to its abundance of fish, offering wonderful surprises of all sizes such as zander, chub, perch, pike, and catfish.

Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike

The Locks

1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Nivernais
  • Manual locks with a lock-keeper

Best current offers for the destination Tannay

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Horizon 4
Horizon 4
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€10,059 €8,219

From €913 / pers

Week of the 4/25/26 to 5/9/26

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets

Customer testimonials

Average : 5 étoiles 5/5 (based on 1 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 23, 2025, HorizonCruise : between Tannay and Decize
"Great and extremely refreshing."

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