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, 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.).
The Roanne to Digoin canal is closed from mid-April to the end of June 2025 due to a leak on the canal.
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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Mailly Le Château
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Best current offers for the destination Chatillon en Bazois
From €196 / pers
Week of the 6/21/25 to 6/28/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
4.8/5
(based on 6 opinion)
"Très pratique"
"Personnel Très agréables."
"Personnel très à l'écoute,et sympa.."
"Accueil parfait !!! Personnel très agréable et sympathique"
"auto-translation :"The base of Colombiers is very close to its customers""
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