Boating Holidays across the canals and rivers of Europe from Le Boat

Migennes

Migennes is ideally situated at the start of the Canal de Bourgogne, the Rivers Yonne and Armançon. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Vincelles & Vincelottes

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

Bazarnes

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

Pregilbert

Chevroches

Trhis is a quite little stop - ideal for a relaxing evening on board nad a quiet night's sleep.

Villiers Sur Yonne

This is an ideal place to moor the boat and spend some time walking and cycling on the towpaths. The scenery is lovely - very green, with rolling fields

Chitry-les-mines / Corbigny

The village of Chitry-les-Mines is situated 3 km from the little town of Corbigny, where oyu can find shops and restaurants