France Boating Holidays - Burgundy West
Burgundy Nivernais - Cruiser Boats Route Map
Base Information
Suggested Cruises from our 4 cruiser bases in Burgundy Nivernais
One week one-way cruise from Decize or Tannay
Decize - Tannay or vice versa one-way trip
Canal du Nivernais
You really feel a part of the countryside on this cruise. Climb the little streets of Cercy-la-Tour, admire the grounds of Anizy chateau at Pannecot, the castle at Chatillon-en-Bazois, and see the pretty town and fabulous chateau at Chitry-les-Mines. Surrounded by vineyards, Tannay overlooks the River Yonne.
99km 72 locks 35hr one-way cruising time
One week one-way cruise from Tannay or Migennes
Tannay - Migennes or vice versa one-way trip
Canal du Nivernais - River Yonne
Starting from Tannay cruise to Clamecy, moor on the picturesque banks, explore the narrow winding streets and perhaps enjoy a gastronomic experience. Visit the towns of Chatel-Censoir and Mailly-le-Chateau. And then Auxerre with its magnificent cathedral and pedestrian streets at the old heart of town. Arrive in Migennes and the junction with the Canal de Bourgogne and the Yonne. A cruise where forests alternate with yellow fields of barley and wheat. The heart of France.
100km 50 locks 28hr one-way cruising time
One week round trip from Decize
Decize - Baye round trip
Canal du Nivernais
An alternative to the one-way trip from Decize to Tannay
144km 72 locks 30hr round trip cruising time
One week round trip from Migennes
Migennes - Joigny - Sens - Montereau round trip
River Yonne
169km 34 locks
Migennes - Ancy-le-Franc round trip
Canal de Bourgogne
106km 46 locks 29hr round trip cruising time
Migennes - Auxerre - Mailly le Chateau round trip
Canal du Nivernais
110km 54 locks
Two week routes in Burgundy Nivernais
Many of the above routes can be combined. These are other possibilities:
Migennes - Tanlay - Montbard round trip
Canal de Bourgogne
206km 98 locks
Please note that hours suggested above are approximate