cruising route Valence/Baïse / Nérac / Agen
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Valence/Baïse - Nérac - Buzet - 110 Km - 29 Locks - 20 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Valence sur Baïse to Condom, 10 km, 3 Lock(s), 1.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Valence sur Baïse > Condom
Monument
Condom
A break from your barge in this hamlet in the south-west allows you to discover some quite remarkable historical buildings, such as the Church of Saint-Jacques, the statues of D'Artagnan and his Musketeers, and the garden in the ramparts.
Monument
Valence sur Baïse
The most noteworthy landmark in Valence sur Baïse is surely Flaran Abbey. Dating back to the 12th century, its rooms house a wide range of art exhibitions (Picasso, Renoir, Rubens,..).From Condom to Moncrabeau, 11 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Condom > Moncrabeau
Monument
Condom
A break from your barge in this hamlet in the south-west allows you to discover some quite remarkable historical buildings, such as the Church of Saint-Jacques, the statues of D'Artagnan and his Musketeers, and the garden in the ramparts.From Moncrabeau to Nérac, 15 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Moncrabeau > Nérac
Monument
Nérac
Nérac is probably the prettiest village on the Baïse river. Look for its old bridge, the tanners' quarter, art galleries, and especially the 15th century castle of Henri IV.
Nature
the Parc of Garenne at Nerac
On its way from Nérac to Nazareth, the canal passes through the middle of this park, renowned for its many fountains and statues.From Nérac to Vianne, 10 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Nérac > Vianne
Monument
Nérac
Nérac is probably the prettiest village on the Baïse river. Look for its old bridge, the tanners' quarter, art galleries, and especially the 15th century castle of Henri IV.
Monument
Vianne
In this typical small village you will find a number of craftspeople; in particular those working with leather and earthenware.From Vianne to Agen, 37 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Vianne > Agen
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of the Baise
This aqueduct allows a barge on the Canal de Garonne to cross the Baise river, a little to the south of Buzet.
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Agen
This aqeduct, which enables the Canal de Garonne to span the Garonne river, is a magnificient work of river architecture. Completed in 1843, the first stone was placed by the Duke of Orléans in 1839.
Vineyard
the Côtes du Brulhois
From Agen to Valence d'Agen, 27 km, 3 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Agen > Valence d'Agen
Monument
Agen
Known above all for its prunes and its rugby team, Agen also has an abundance of noteworthy structures: the Cathedral of Saint-Caprias, the Church of Notre-Dame-du-Bourg, and the Church of the Jacobins.
Monument
Valence d'Agen
This small town features 3 listed monuments: 2 wash hoses and a dovecote.
Vineyard
the Côtes du Brulhois
Gastronomy
the Pruneau d'Agen
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
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The Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal de Garonne and the Baïse- Automatic locks
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing. Varied course on the Baise, more monotonous on the side channel to the Garonne.''"