Decize - Baye - Decize
1 Week - Return trip
144kms • 72 locks • 30hrs

Cercy-la-Tour gives stunning views over the village and valley below while Châtillon-en-Bazois is home to one of the region’s most splendid châteaux. The lake at Baye provides excellent watersports facilities.

Decize - Tannay or vice versa
1 Week - One-way trip
99kms • 72 locks • 35hrs

From the charming town of Decize head to Tannay, passing some of the region’s best-loved châteaux and castles en route at Chitry-les-Mines and Châtillonen- Bazois. Enjoy wine tasting and shopping at Tannay before heading back to Decize.
 

Tannay - Auxerre - Tannay
1 Week - Return trip
78kms • 43 locks • 28hrs

Tannay produces some fantastic wines and is reputed for its traditional wineproducing methods. Savour regional delights on both sides of the canal en route to Auxerre, the former capital of the region.

Migennes - Corbigny - Migennes
2 Weeks - Return trip
226kms • 120 locks • 56hrs

This cruise takes you through the heart of the Nivernais region, stopping en route at medieval villages and splendid châteaux with art treasures of the past. Notable vineyards ensure good winetastings wherever you stop.
 

Tannay - Migennes or vice versa
1 Week - One-way trip
100kms • 50 locks • 28hrs

A beautiful cruise on the Canal du Nivernais and the River Yonne. First stop at the medieval village of Clamecy and then join in the daily guided tours of Châtel Censoir to learn more about the town’s ancient and prestigious past. Sample fine wines - Chablis vineyards are nearby - and local cuisine at Auxerre and enjoy a spot of fishing at the lakes at Pregilbert.
 

Châtel Censoir - Clamecy - Auxerre - Châtel Censoir
1 Week - Return trip
120kms • 58 locks • 29hrs

Châtel Censoir - Migennes or vice versa
1 Week - One-way trip
65kms • 31 locks • 16hrs

Set off on this classic Canal du Nivernais cruise from the beautiful port beneath the hilltops at Châtel Censoir. Visit Auxerre’s old quarter with its abbey and cathedral before cruising to Migennes.