In the heart of the vineyards and picture postcard landscapes, enjoy cruising and the fine cuisine of the Bresse region.
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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.
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Starting from Chatillon en Bazois or Coulanges-sur-Yonne, you will discover an authentic canal surrounded by greenery that runs through the beautiful countryside. Stop off at Baye to enjoy its water sports centre (swim and rent windsurfers, catamarans, canoes, and kayaks etc) and then it’s on to Corbigny, where you are sure to fall under the spell of the Abbaye Saint Léonard.
Activities
 GastronomyBurgundy is a high place of French gastronomy, snails, fondues... |
 Water sportAll water sports are possible on the pond of Baye |
 BikeA tow path allowing to bike as close to the canal will accompany you throughout your houseboat cruise. |
 NatureIn the heart of Burgundy, through authentic villages. |
 VineyardThe Chablis, the Irancy, Bourgogne Aligoté, Saint-Bris, navigation near Auxerre will make you cross the finest crus of Burgundy. |
 MonumentThroughout your river cruise you will discover unique River monuments (bridge - canal and tunnels) as well as the magnificent mansions of the owners of vineyards. |
The Locks
Staring in Rogny with its seven locks or in Plagny, head off to discover the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly. On your journey, you will see some exceptional monuments such as the Briare Aqueduct. At La Chariré-sur-Loire (the city of the book) with its UNESCO world heritage site, you can swim at the riverside beaches.
Activities
| Vineyard Sancerre, Pouilly will be the vineyards you will pass through by houseboat on the canal. |
Monument Throughout your houseboat on the Canal Lateral to the Loire, you will have the leisure to discover the many mansions and castles of the rich merchants of the Renaissance. |
Bike A tow path allowing to bike as close to the canal will accompany you throughout your houseboat cruise. |
| Nature Located in the center of France, the Lateral Canal to the Loire or the Canal of Briare will be for you peaceful courses, the closest to nature. |
The Locks
Starting from Brienon or Venray-Les-Laumes, set off to discover the majestic castles of Burgundy, such as Bussy, Tanlay or Ancy-le-Franc. This region boasts one of the most prestigious gastronomic and wine-producing traditions in the world.
Activities
| Bike A tow path allowing to bike as close to the canal will accompany you throughout your houseboat cruise. |
Gastronomy Burgundy is a high place of French gastronomy, snails, fondues... |
Monument During your cruise in houseboat you will find several castles, often Renaissance style or river monuments, such as the tunnel of in Auxois Pouilly. |
| Nature The Canal of Burgundy is not used much, you’ll be quiet and close to nature. |
Vineyard Near Pouilly in Auxois, you will be at the heart of the coast of Beaune. |
The Locks
Starting from Digoin, your first stop is at Briennon to visit a canal barge that has been transformed into a museum, before arriving at Roanne, which is home to a 12th century keep (a listed historical monument) and the typical half-timbered ‘bourbonnais’ house.
Activities
| Nature A river cruise in the quiet, close to nature. |
Gastronomy The House Troisgros in Roanne, one of the best restaurant in France. |
Bike Throughout your cruise on the Canal de Roanne to Digoin, you will have access to the tow path riding bike for. |
| Monument During your cruise on the Canal de Roanne at Digoin, you will find several specific river building, such as the aqueduct of Pisserot or the bridge of Bonnard. |
The Locks
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.
4.6/5
(based on 81 review)
Duration : 4 Nights - Cruise : Decize Return
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