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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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| The
Sparkling Cruise Chatillon sur Loire to Decize or vice versa One week one-way |
The
Capital Cruise Chatillon sur Loire to Montereau Two weeks out and back |
The
Heritage Cruise Chatillon sur Loire to Briare and Montargis One week out and back |
| 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. Distance: 133 km Cruising Time: 27 hrs Locks: 26 One Way - Either Direction |
Follow
the delightful Canal latéral à la Loire through the
medieval town of Montargis and on to Montereau on the beautiful River
Seine. Distance: 280 km Cruising Time: 63 hrs Locks: 110 Return Trip |
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. Distance: 122 km Cruising Time: 30 hrs Locks: 62 Return Trip |
| The Wine Lovers Cruise Chatillon sur Loire to Nevers and Sancerre One week out and back |
The Loire-Yonne Cruise Chatillon sur Loire to Montereau and Migennes Two weeks one-way |
Villages &
Vineyard Cruise Chatillon sur Loire via Decize and Auxerre to Migennes Two weeks one-way |
| 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. Distance: 180 km Cruising Time: 36 hrs Locks: 38 Return Trip |
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 include Joigny, Sens, Montereau and Montargis. Distance: 198 km Cruising Time: 41 hrs Locks: 69 One Way - Either Direction |
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. Distance: 316 km Cruising Time: 76 hrs Locks: 151 One Way - Either Direction |
| Base at Chatillon sur Loire |
Base at Migennes |
Base at Décize |
| ALSACE Saarbruecken, Hesse, Boofzheim |
AQUITAINE Le Mas d'Agenais, Montauban, Condom |
BRITTANY Dinan, Messac, Nort sur Erdre |
BURGUNDY Fontenoy le Chateau, Branges, Saint Jean de Losne, Gray |
CAMARGUE Port Cassafières, Homps, Saint Gilles, Beaucaire |
| CHARENTE Jarnac |
LOIRE Chatillon sur Loire, Migennes, Decize |
LOT Douelle |
MIDI Castelnaudary, Trèbes, Homps, Narbonne, Port Cassafières |
NIVERNAIS Migennes, Chatel Censoir, Tannay, Decize |
H2OLIDAYS,
Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France
Tel: International + 33 380 291 381 Fax:
International
+ 33 380 392 149
H2OLIDAYS S.A.R.L capital 10000 euros. RCS 438 811 325
Travel agency licence:
LI.021.01.0004