SELF DRIVE RIVER BOAT RENTALS FROM Digoin
Before leaving, do not hesitate to make a stop at the observatory of the Loire, it is really worth a look. Digoin is the starting point for one-way cruises to Chatillon-En-Bazois on the Nivernais Canal, you will also have the opportunity in one week to go to Roanne on the Roanne Canal in Digoin.
The locks are automatic or electric and most are manned by lock-keepers.
The locks are closed the 1st of May and the 1st of November.
The locks are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and are closed for lunch between 12 and 1 p.m..
On the Canal du Nivernais, there is a ladder of 16 consecutive locks: the locks of Sardy.
- From 22 July 2026: the Canal Latéral à la Loire is closed between La Besbre Lock (PK 29, near Dompierre-sur-Besbre) and Maimbray Lock (PK 182, near Belleville-sur-Loire) until April 2027 due to insufficient water resources.
- From 31 July 2026: the Canal du Centre is closed until further notice due to insufficient water resources.
- From 16 August 2026: the Briare Canal is closed until further notice due to insufficient water resources.

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.
- Located near the city center of Digoin.
- LECLERC (1 km), INTERMARCHE (2 km)
- Road: Direction Digoin Center, follow the indications: "Marina - Right Bank", after the bridge, at the traffic lights, turn right immediately.
- Train: Digoin 100 meters from the base, T.G.V Le Creusot, then shuttle bus to Paray le Monial (13 km)
- Air: Lyon - St Exupéry Airport www.lyon.aeroport.fr (170 km)
Possible cruises
Best current offers for the destination Digoin
From €172 / pers
Week of the 4/16/27 to 4/23/27
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €298 / pers
Week of the 4/16/27 to 4/23/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €166 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €330 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €179 / pers
Week of the 4/19/27 to 4/26/27
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €195 / pers
Week of the 4/23/27 to 4/30/27
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €176 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €324 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €184 / pers
Week of the 4/19/27 to 4/26/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
From €293 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €310 / pers
Week of the 4/19/27 to 4/26/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €334 / pers
Week of the 4/23/27 to 4/30/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
From €171 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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