In the heart of the vineyards and picture postcard landscapes, enjoy cruising and the fine cuisine of the Bresse region.
The heart of the French navigation. With over 850 km of canals and waterways, this region has several faces : a natural river in the east, the Saône and many picturesque canals in the West, Canal du Nivernais, Lateral to the Loire. With over 10 possible starting points, all fans will find a cruise that fits them.
Enjoy the gastronomie and wine tasting in Burgundy and make a stop in Clamecy, Briare with its canal bridge from Gustave Eiffel or cruise through the Voûtes de la Collancelle or moor in Nevers or Sancerre
On this waterway, here are the possible starting points : Mailly Le Château, Chatillon en Bazois, Joigny, Corbigny, Tannay.
On this waterway, here are the possible starting points : Rogny, Briare, Decize, Digoin, Dompierre, Briare.
On this waterway, here are the possible starting points : Venarey, Brienon, Migennes.
On this waterway, here are the possible starting points : Digoin.
We are specialists in houseboat rental, If this is your first river cruise and/or if you have questions about self drive river boats, do not hesitate to contact us, we are at your disposal from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm by E-mail or at 0033 230 96 08 57.
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 14th of july.
On the Canal du Nivernais, there is a ladder of 16 consecutive locks near Baye. Boating experience is recommend for navigating on the Doubs.
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.
Hi-speed (TGV) train station at Auxerre, Dijon and Mâcon.
There are plenty of one-way cruises available in Burgundy. One-way cruises are only confirmed 48 h before departure.
Most bases in Burgundy have secure car parking.
Duration : 4 Nights - Cruise : Decize Return
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