Self Drive river boat rental from Mailly

This small town in the heart of the Nivernais Canal is the starting point for one-way cruises to Chatillon-En-Bazois.

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.).

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.

Nautical stop at the lock opposite the old restaurant.

8 to eight in Coulanges

Train: Clamecy (8 km)
Airport: Aerodrome Auxerre - Branches (44 km).

Tuesday morning

Possible cruises

Mailly Le Château
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Mailly / Migennes / Mailly

108 kms - 58 locks - 26 h of navigation

cruising route Mailly / Corbigny / Mailly

122 kms - 60 locks - 28 h of navigation

Mailly Le Château
Chatillon en Bazois

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Mailly / Corbigny / Chatillon

91 kms - 70 locks - 26 h of navigation

Range Comfort Plus 6 0

Tarpon 42 TP

-50%

€4,202 €2,101

From €263 / pers

Week of the 5/16/26 to 5/23/26

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Departure and arrival base Mailly Le Château > Chatillon en Bazois (+€180)

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Customer testimonials

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Christian R.

Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2026, Tarpon 32Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Très bon acceuil d' Enzo et partie pratique avec Erwan"

Silvia S.

Cruise carried out on Apr 3, 2026, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Colombiers round trip
"Au port de Colombiers Enzo et Luca sont super gentils !"

Marie F.

Cruise carried out on Oct 20, 2025, Tarpon 37Cruise : between Colombiers and Homps
"Je remercie les équipes pour les échanges et leurs disponibilités."

Florence B.

Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2025, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Colombiers and Carcassonne
"Personnel très gentil, instructeur attentif."

Laurence L.

Cruise carried out on Nov 1, 2024, Tarpon 37Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Très bon accueil, très sympathique"

Philippe B.

Cruise carried out on Oct 21, 2024, Haines 34Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Très pratique"

Roger M.

Cruise carried out on May 12, 2021, Tarpon 42Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Personnel Très agréables."

Suzy J.

Cruise carried out on May 3, 2021, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Colombiers round trip
"Personnel très à l'écoute,et sympa.."

Annie S.

Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Colombiers and Carcassonne
"Accueil parfait !!! Personnel très agréable et sympathique"

Sylvie et bruno C.

Cruise carried out on Jun 6, 2015, Triton 1050Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"auto-translation :"The base of Colombiers is very close to its customers""

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