Burgundy Nivernais - Cruiser Boats Route Map
Base Information
Suggested Cruises from our 6 cruiser bases in Burgundy Nivernais
One week one-way cruise from Decize or Briare
Decize - Chatillon sur Loire or vice versa one-way trip
Canal Lateral a la Loire
From Decize with its 300 year old avenue of plane trees, cruise to Nevers, famous for the oldest china factory in France, and where picturesque little streets converge around the Ducal Palace. The town of La Charite, with its magnificent abbey, was once a stopping place for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. At Sancerre taste the unique Crottin de Chavignol goats' cheeses and of course the famous wines.
133km 26 locks 27hr one-way cruising time
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 - Auxerre - Decize - Chatillon-sur-Loire or vice versa one-way trip
Canal du Nivernais - Canal Lateral a la Loire
316km 151 locks
Migennes - Montereau - Chatillon-sur-Loire or vice versa one-way trip
River Yonne - Canal Lateral a la Loire
316km 151 locks
Migennes - Tanlay - Montbard round trip
Canal de Bourgogne
206km 98 locks
Please note that hours suggested above are approximate