Rent a boat to navigate on the Canal de Bourgogne
Boat trip on the Burgundy Canal. Discover the highlights of this river cruise
From Migennes, there are many routes available to you. You can leave for Briare for a river cruise in the heart of Burgundy, for Decize to navigate on the Canal du Nivernais, or for Dijon for a relaxing and bucolic stay. It is in this direction that we propose to take you.
Let's go for 242 km of navigable waterways. In this navigation area you have 5 departure bases: Joigny, Migennes, Brienon, Venarey and Saint-Jean-De-Losne. You will find a towpath along the way, so don't forget your bikes to enjoy it!
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
See the current offersNavigation conditions for renting a boat without a licence on the Burgundy Canal
The Burgundy Canal is not very busy and is the ideal destination for a houseboat holiday close to nature and far from the crowds. The navigation is very smooth and pleasant. The canal has a total of 189 locks: 113 on the Yonne side and 76 on the Saône side. The locks are manual and some are operated by lock keepers. This is a perfect cruise for beginners who want to experience the rhythm of the river through the locks.
The Burgundy Canal is 242km long and you can navigate in any direction you wish from our 3 departure bases: Brienon, Venarey and Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Before starting your cruise, you will receive a short training of 1 hour to familiarize yourself with your boat without a licence.
The locks are automatic or electric and most are manned by lock keepers, except on the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal du Centre where some are manual. The locks are closed the 1st of May, the 14th of July and the 1rst of November.
During the season locks are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and are closed for lunch between 12:00-13:00 (1:00 p.m.).
Navigation on the Canal du Nivernais is currently suspended at Cercy la Tour (south of the Canal du Nivernais) until 15 June 2024 due to major maintenance work on a dam. As a result, if you are departing from Decize or Plagny, you can currently only cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Loire, and one-way cruises between Decize and Tannay or between Digoin and Châtillon en Bazois will only be possible for a departure after June 15th.
On the Canal du Nivernais, there is a ladder of 16 consecutive locks: l'échelle de Sardy.
Between Saint Jean de Losne and Mâcon, you must only stop at designated moorings, elsewhere you can moor anywhere along the banks in the heart of the countryside.
Possible cruises in The Canal de Bourgogne.
Also to be discovered
Customer testimonials
"auto-translation :''Friendly''"
"auto-translation :''Friendly''"
"auto-translation :''Very nice cruise on the Petite Saône''"
"auto-translation :''Super relaxing, pleasant especially with good weather.''"
"auto-translation :''Wonderful memories''"
"auto-translation :''Relaxing''"
"To redo"
"auto-translation :''Disappointed at first because lock on Nivernais closed, but otherwise very pleasant in good weather.''"
"auto-translation :''Cruising with a varied landscape between the Burgundy Canal and the Yonne''"
"auto-translation :''Stay on the Burgundy Canal pleasant , restful"'"
"auto-translation :"Cruise interesting , varied landscapes, but the locks are délicatent to pass on the Burgundy Canal""
"auto-translation :"River cruise exotic and magical""
"auto-translation :"Very pleasant to virtually all points of view""
"auto-translation :"Very nice""
Travelling with Cris Boat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
Satisfaction: 4,5 / 5
"auto-translation :''Original and calm holidays''"