SELF DRIVE RIVER BOAT RENTALS FROM Chatillon en Bazois
Feel free to visit the beautiful castle overlooking the canal, it is open to the public from mid July to late August. Chatillon en Bazois is the starting point for one-way cruises on the Canal du Nivernais to Digoin or oulanges sur Yonne.
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 and the 1st 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.).
From June 2025: Navigation is closed at Chagny on the Canal du Centre (between the Saint-Gilles lock and the Crissey lock) due to a leak. Works are required to secure the embankment. Navigation is expected to reopen in March 2026.
From August 18, 2025: navigation will be suspended until further notice on the Canal Latéral à la Loire between km 116 (Aubray Lock 24) and km 182.5 (Maimbray Lock), i.e. between Nevers and Beaulieu (south of Briare), due to insufficient water resources.
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.
- SUPERMARCHE: Maxi Market in Chatillon
- Village of 1056 inhabitants in a region of culture and breeding. Paradise for fishermen. Any trade nearby.
- Road: From Paris, A6 motorway. Highway A77 Exit 36 - D981 - D978 / From Lyon, Highway A6 Exit Chalon sur Saone North - Chagny D978 - Autun - Castle Chinon
- Train: DECIZE (29 km) or NEVERS (41 km)
- Airport: Nevers - Fourchambault Airport (41 km)
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Best current offers for the destination Chatillon en Bazois
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Week of the 10/18/25 to 10/25/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
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Week of the 10/18/25 to 10/25/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
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From €124 / pers
Week of the 10/18/25 to 10/25/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
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