The Classic Nivernais Cruise

Tannay <=> Migennes

A beautiful cruise on the Canal du Nivernais and the River Yonne visiting medieval Clamecy, Châtel Censoir and Auxerre. Clamecy is surrounded by water and known locally as the ‘town of beautiful reflections’. Wander the maze of narrow streets lined with beautiful old houses and buy delicious chocolates, spicy sausage and foie gras. Enjoy a glass of chilled Chablis in the sunshine – the world-famous vineyards are nearby. Visit the picturesque villages of Châtel Censoir and Vermenton, go fishing at Prégilbert and enjoy superb sightseeing, shopping and restaurants at Auxerre.

Distance: 100 km
Cruising Time: 28 hrs
Locks: 50
One Way - Either Direction

Tannay <=> Migennes

Pregilbert

Bazarnes

This is a lovely place to stop a while and walk or cycle along the towpath and lanes

Vincelles & Vincelottes

This is a large village with good shops, cycling, walks and wine-tastings locally

Champs Sur Yonne

The large village of Champs sur Yonne over the bridge has all facilities and cafe/restaurant on the lovely village square in the old quarter

Vaux

Cycle along the cyclepaths to Champs sur Yonne for all facilities or to the hilltop through Vaux for wonderful views of the St Bris le Vineux hills and vineyards

Auxerre

There is plenty to do here, besides the traditional sightseeing - cinema, theatre, shopping, museums, bars and restaurants. The museum of Natural History is espcially good for children of all ages and is situated in a 19th century house and garden with exhibitions geared at learning for children.

Gurgy

This very pleasant mooring is great for perhaps your first overnight stop - pleasant and secure and with a well tended path you can cycle along to explore further along the canal.

Appoigny

You could easily miss this village as it's not immediately apparent from the canal, as its approximately 2kms inland. It's worth a stop though as it has a rich history and is well known for its restuarants, hotels and architecture.

Bassou

This tiny village is situated on the banks of the River Yonne and might make a pleasant first night's stop or for yourlast night before returning to the base at Migennes. Stock up with food before leaving Migennes though as there are no shops here, other than a bakery.

Migennes

Migennes is ideally situated at the start of the Canal de Bourgogne, the Rivers Yonne and Arman�on. It has some pleasant public spaces, a supermarket handily placed for the base and a mainline railway station opposite, making it easy to access, or to explore further afield.