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Cruising in
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Suggested Cruises in the Region |
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The Loire - Yonne Cruise
Châtillon-sur-Loire - Montereau -
Migennes o r vice versa
2 Weeks - One-way trip
198kms •
49 locks
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41hrs
The River Yonne and the Canal latéral
à la Loire take you on a beautiful journey in the heart
of the Loire valley, perfect for tasting the fine wines
and cuisine of the region. En route notable villages
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The Capital Cruise
Châtillon-sur-Loire - Montereau -
Châtillon-sur-Loire
2 Weeks - Return trip
280kms •
110 locks
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63hrs
Follow the delightful Canal latéral à la
Loire through the medieval town of Montargis and on to
Montereau on the beautiful River Seine.
See also our Burgundy - Canal du Nivernais
cruising suggestions on pages 26-27 for more information
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The Heritage Cruise
Châtillon-sur-Loire - Briare -
Montargis - Châtillon-sur-Loire
1 Week - Return trip
122kms •
62 locks
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30hrs
Cruise across the famous aqueduct at
Briare before visiting the charming medieval town of
Montargis - known as the ‘Venice of Gatinais’ because of
its numerous canals and bridges. Buy delicious pralines
from the original shop that made them in the time of
Louis XIII. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice,
is grown in the surrounding fields |
Villages & Vineyard Cruise
Châtillon-sur-Loire - Decize - Auxerre - Migennes or
vice versa
2 Weeks - One-way trip
316kms •
151 locks
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76hrs
A splendid two week cruise on the Canal
du Nivernais and the Canal latéral à la Loire taking in
all the famous sights of the region, from splendid
châteaux to artisan towns and world-famous vineyards.
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The Sparkling Cruise
Châtillon-sur-Loire - Decize or vice versa
1 Week - One-way trip
133kms •
26 locks
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27hrs
A one week cruise alongside the River
Loire through the famous Sancerre wineproducing region,
stopping for winetastings en route, to Nevers, famous
for producing the oldest china in France and where
quaint streets converge on the Ducal Palace. Arrive in
Decize, where 300 year old plane trees line the avenues
in typical French style.
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The Wine Lovers Cruise
Châtillon-sur-Loire - Nevers -
Sancerre - Châtillion-sur-Loire
1 Week - Return trip
180kms •
38 locks
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36hrs
Follow the blue pavement lines through
the pretty town of Nevers to discover its rich cultural
heritage and enjoy splendid views over the River Loire.
Visit the beautiful medieval hilltop town of Sancerre
and learn all about the region’s vineyards at the Maison
des Sancerre, a 15th century house dedicated to the art
of wine-making. |
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Highlights |
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On the edge of the Nivernais Loire region
of Burgundy, the gently sloping Canal latéral à la Loire
follows the course of the River Loire and affords
spectacular views of the surrounding vineyard-clad hilltops
and the beautiful River Loire itself. With few locks to
operate, this is an easy place to cruise. Cruising the
surrounding
network of waterways - the Canal du Nivernais, the River
Yonne and the River Seine provides a perfect opportunity to
see this gentle and peaceful region from a unique
perspective.
From our base at Châtillon-sur- Loire,
beautiful villages to visit include Montargis, known as the
‘The Venice of Gatinais’ because of its many canals and
humpbacked bridges and Briare for its famous Eiffel
Aqueduct. The vineyard clad hilltops surround the hilltop
village of Sancerre where wine-tastings of this classic
Loire wine are available. Nevers is famous for producing the
oldest china in France; its quaint streets converge on the
splendid Ducal Palace.
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Bases in this region
Chatillon sur-Loire
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