The Nivernais canal, built at the end of the 18th century, is probably the most beautiful canal in France. It links the Loire basin to the Seine basin, across preserved nature. Full of history and tradition, this canal will tell you the story of the shipping of timber from the Morvan region to Paris.

Northwards:

19 km from the Nivernais canal : Vézelay is a medieval town and is part of Unesco world heritage.

Place to visit: the Saint-Magdalene Basilica.

The Saussois cliffs overhang the river. This is one of the major places for rock climbing in Burgundy.

The Sardy lock staircase, and the tunnels of La Collancelle.

And many little villages along the river Yonne and the Nivernais canal:

Vermenton, Accolay, Merry sur Yonne, Châtel-Censoir…

Southwards :

Cercy la Tour : " Glass and earthenware industry " in Fours.

Mini-week : Châtillon en Bazois – Corbigny - Châtillon en Bazois

62 km - 82 locks - 21 hours

Châtillon en Bazois – Decize - Châtillon en Bazois

102 km - 44 locks - 20 hours

One week :  Châtillon en Bazois – Clamecy - Châtillon en Bazois

126 km - 120 locks - 36 hours

Châtillon en Bazois – Nevers - Châtillon en Bazois

176 km - 62 locks - 32 hours

1 week, one way  : Châtillon en Bazois - Digoin 

120 km - 40 locks - 25 hours

2 weeks : Châtillon en Bazois – Auxerre - Châtillon en Bazois

246 km - 158 locks - 60 hours 

2 weeks, one way : Châtillon en Bazois - Pontailler s/Saône by the southern route

332 km - 105 locks  - 59 hours