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Check availabilityBurgundy Loire
The base of Briare
is situated at the crossroads of a waterway route which is rich in historic and gastronomic towns and villages.
The Canal de Briare
is the oldest canal in the world since it was built under Henry IV. The spectacular locks at Rogny
are no longer in use but they are worth having a look at. You cruise through wooded countryside punctuated by lakes; la Puisaye
, dear to the heart of the author Colette.
To the North of Briare
, the Canal du Loing
will lead you to the centre
of Montargis
where the canal follows waterside streets lined with half-timbered houses. You cruise next towards Nemours
, its waters well-stocked with fish, then Ferrières
, Château-Landon
and Moret-sur
- Loing
, town of Sisley
, the artist, which brings you into the heart of the Gâtinais
region.
Travelling
south from Briare
the Canal Latéral
à
la Loire
and the impressive Canal bridge of Briare
, work of the engineer Eiffel, will take you over the Loire and lead you towards Sancerre
then Apremont-sur-Allier
, where the Chateau gardens are very fine, La Charité-sur-Loire
andNevers
with its rich heritage of the Dukes of Nevers
.
Between Nivernais
and Berry the region prides itself on its famous produce, such as the white wines of Sancerre
and Pouilly-fumé
which you savour
with a little goat’s cheese, “bouchon”
or Crottin
de Chavignol
, another speciality
goat’s cheese made nearby. River fish, poultry from Bresse
, Charolais
beef, all from nearby areas, have given birth to a sophisticated cuisine which you will have the chance to enjoy all over the region.
Here are some cruising suggestions...
1 Week
Dompierre
- Dompierre
Canal Latéral
à
la Loire, Canal de Roanne
à
Digoin
Dompierre
, Digoin
, Paray-le-Monial
, Roanne
. Dompierre
189 km - Locks: 38 - navigation: 4 : 45' / Day
Dompierre - Dompierre
Canal Latéral à la Loire, Canal du Nivernais
Dompierre, Decize, Cercy, Châtillon-en-Bazois. Dompierre
170 km - Locks: 58 - navigation: 5 : 0' / Day
Dompierre - Corbigny
Canal Latéral à la Loire, Canal du Nivernais
Dompierre, Decize, Cercy, Châtillon Corbigny
122 km - Locks: 63 - navigation: 4 : 15' / Day
10 days
Dompierre - Dompierre
Canal Latéral à la Loire
Dompierre, Decize, Nevers, Sancerre, Briare. Dompierre
356 km - Locks: 70 - navigation: 5 : 0' / Day
2 weeks
Dompierre - Dompierre
Canal Latéral à la Loire, Canal du Nivernais
Dompierre, Decize, Cercy, Chitry-les-Mînes. Dompierre
256 km - Locks: 128 - navigation: 4 : 0' / Day
Dompierre - Joigny
Canal Latéral à la Loire, Canal du Nivernais, Yonne
Dompierre, Decize, Châtillon-en-Bazois, Clamecy, Auxerre Joigny
260 km - Locks: 129 - navigation: 4 : 30' / Day
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY LOCABOAT
Penichette 1020FB
Penichette 1180FB
Penichette 1400FB
Penichette 1500FB
Penichette 1120R
Penichette 1160FB
Penichette 1165FB
Penichette 1260-1260R
Penichette 1500R
Penichette 1106FB
Penichette 1107-1107W
Penichette 935-935W
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Discounts with Locaboat
Take advantage of an exceptional 20 % discount* for every cruise of a minimum of one week completed from April 5th until May 12th , 2012.
This offer applies to every destination and boat (except the New Con Fly model in Italy).In order to promote the boats Europa 400 and Europa 600, the company is offering the same price as their Penichette .
The Europa 400 will be at the same price as the P1020FB
The Europa 600 will be at the same price as the P1180FB
* This offer cannot be added with our other offers - Non retroactive - Subject to availability.Permanent discounts
Couple or family discounts (two adults alone or with up to four children) on the following boats:
P935 / P935W : 2 adults 1 child
P1107 / P1107W : 2 adults 1, 2 or 3 children
P1106FB : 2 adults 1, 2 ou 3 children
P1120R : 2 adults 1, 2, 3 ou 4 children
P1020FB : 2 adults 1, 2 ou 3 children
Europa 400: 2 adults 1 ou 2 childrenFamily discount
Discounts on P1260R , P1500R , P1160FB , P1165FB , P1180FB , P1400FB , P1500FB , E600 or E700 in France, Germany, Ireland, Poland or Italy for one week minimum:
- 5% discount if one child between the ages of 2 and 18 is on board
- 7% discount if two children between the ages of 2 and 18 is on board
- 10% discount if three children between the ages of 2 and 18 is on board
- 12% discount if four children between the ages of 2 and 18 is on boardLong cruise discount:
-3% discount off cruises between 10 and 13 days
-5% discount off cruises between 14 and 20 days
-7% discount off cruises between 21 and 27 days
-10% discount off cruises between 28 and 99 days
Early season discount and late season discount
If you book a week cruise before 30/03 or after 13/10/2012, you will get a discount of 10% (not applicable on the boat Europas in Germany and Poland)The discounts can be cumulated up to 20%.