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- Easy region to reach by car or train from Paris
- Beautiful waterways, free of commercial traffic
- Automatic locks with lock keepers
Loire Valley
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.
- The hilltop village of Sancerre and its famous wine - producing vineyards
- Delicious Crottin de Chavignol goats cheese – a local speciality
- The pretty book town of Charité-sur-Loire and the old barge town of Marseilles-les- Aubigny
- Stop at Plagny to visit the nearby Formula 1 museum at Magny Cours
- Nevers’ rich cultural heritage – a former Roman town and now a centre for fine porcelain
The Wine Lovers Cruise
Châtillon-Sur-Loire > Nevers > Sancerre > Châtillon-Sur-Loire
Chatillon-sur-Loire - Nevers - Sancerre - Chatillon-sur-Loire
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 ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 180 km
- Locks:
- 38
- Cruise Time:
- 36 hrs
The Heritage Cruise
Châtillon-Sur-Loire> Briare > Montargis > Châtillon-Sur-Loire
Chatillon-sur-Loire - Briare - Montargis - Chatillon-sur-Loire
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 ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 122 km
- Locks:
- 62
- Cruise Time:
- 30 hrs
The Sparkling Cruise
Châtillon-Sur-Loire <=> Decize
Chatillon-sur-Loire - Decize (or vice versa)
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 ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 133 km
- Locks:
- 26
- Cruise Time:
- 27 hrs
