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"Cruising the Burgundy Canal"

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Burgundy Canal

Brief summary for Burgundy canal

The canal provides North to South access through France. Via the Seine and Rhone. Very picturesque and agreeable to cruise. Upto recently the canal was poorly financed and has suffered. With new state grants, comprehensive renovation work has began.

There is a very important wine production in this region, agriculture. Varied geography, with the Morvan park. Rich in history, Cistercian influence, and the Dukes of Burgundy assured a long independence from France.

The trading routes and crossroads provide econmic importance for the region, and hence the construction of the canal. With access to Marseille, and the Rhine via the river Saone, and the Yonne giving access to the Seine.

The canal crosses the Burgundy watershed with the summit at Pouilly en Auxois, more than 300 metres above sealevel. The 3 kilometer tunnel is very intreresting to cruise through.

Please visit the website Burgundy Canal for more inforamtion.


Upstream/Northern town

Laroche Migennes

Down stream/Southern town

Saint Jean de Losne

Number of locks : 192

Total distance : 375 km


Boat size restrictions (metres max.)

Boat length : 38.00

Boat beam : 5.05

Boat height above water : 3.20

Boat keel depth : 1.80



Dry dock

Atelier Fluvial

Complete dry dock and ship yard facilitie

With years of experience, there is everything you need at Atelier Fluvial for maintenance, repairs and construction of bargers and boats.

Hotel barge cruise (less than 25 passengers)

Niagara

The barge niagara is listed as one best barges in Burgundy. Cruising near Dijon in the heart of Burgundy, thorugh wonderful villages and countryside. Available for charter groups of 4 ,5 or 6 passengers.

The barge is very spacious and comfortable, the large sun deck and heated pool add the extra touch which makes this cruise barge an excellent choice.
For more information, prices, photos...

La Reine Pedauque

La Reine Pedauque is one of the most experienced and valued cruises in Burgundy, for the third year running she has been voted best barge in Burgundy. Chaters for 8 passengers or individuals, the comfort, cuisine and style of the barge are outstanding.

This hotel barge has been rated the best in Brugundy for the last 5 years, offering outstanding service, cuisine and comfort, the barge is a the best choice for cruising and discovering the canal.
Click here for more information, photos and prices.

Hotel barge cruise (over 25 passengers)

CRT

Regional tourisme office of Dijon

Hotels, Gites, Chambres hote

Country gite

Country cottage for short term rentals

Situated at La Buissiere sur Ouche, a few meters from the Abbey.
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, fully equipped. Idealy situated in the village of La Bussiere, a 30km from Dijon. Completely renovated in May 2004. Last minute booking s available please contact
Bea Renau
info@dijon-rentahome.com

Chateau la Chassagne

Top rated luxury chateau hotel near Dijon

Chateau la Chassagne has every thing to offer, luxury rooms at a very affordable price, swimming pools, fitness center, golf, wine yards and excellent cuisine. There is also an excellent gite.

Information sites

The Burgundy Canal

This website is biggest source of information about the Burgundy Canal in France, everything from maps, a virtual cruise, reports, barge cruises, hotels, historical documents, video and much more.

The river Ouche

Discover the river Ouche which follows the Burgundy canal.

The Ouche is an important supplier of water for the canal. With the source just a few miles from Beaune, the river joins the canal at Pont d'Ouche and follows the canal down to the river Saone.

Self drive boat rental (canal and river)

La Bourgogne en Eau

Self drive boat rentals on the Burgundy canal

A river cruise with a capacity of 6 people. Fully equipped and ready to go, at low costs !

The company offers an excellent service and quality vessels.

Ship brooker

Luxe Motor.com

Luxe-motor.com has many boats and barges of all types from Klippers to Tjalks to cruisers.

Jean-Luc Broudic has years of experience in buying and selling barges. Contact him with any questions you have regarding your project. The web site has more than 100 boats for sale.

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