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Canal Nivernais

SELF DRIVE RIVER BOAT RENTALS FROM Tannay


 

In the center of the wine-growing region of Tannay, this base is the starting point for one-way river cruises on the Nivernais Canal to Decize or Migennes.

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.

  • U market a few meters, open from 8:30 - 19:30 (except Monday afternoon and Sunday afternoon)
  • Super U at 3 km from the base
  • Sunday morning

Possible cruises


Best current offers for the destination Tannay

Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance
Elegance
-15%

€2,209 €1,869

From €312 / pers

Week of the 4/13/26 to 4/20/26

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.8 étoiles 4.8/5 (based on 8 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 20, 2025, Tarpon 37Cruise : between Colombiers and Homps
"Je remercie les équipes pour les échanges et leurs disponibilités."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2025, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Colombiers and Carcassonne
"Personnel très gentil, instructeur attentif."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Nov 1, 2024, Tarpon 37Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Très bon accueil, très sympathique"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 21, 2024, Haines 34Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Très pratique"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 12, 2021, Tarpon 42Cruise : Colombiers round trip
"Personnel Très agréables."
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 3, 2021, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Colombiers round trip
"Personnel très à l'écoute,et sympa.."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Colombiers and Carcassonne
"Accueil parfait !!! Personnel très agréable et sympathique"
 
5
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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