Cruising the Central Canal
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Brief summary for Central canal (Loire)
The canals Loing, Briard, Lateral to the Loire and Centre connect the river Seine to the Saône and combine to make what is know as the Canal du Centre.
The wonderful viaduct bridge at Briard carries barges across the river Loire, built by Effiel. There are also other viaducts at Getain crossing the Allier river and Digion. Rogny les Sept Ecluses is a collection of seven locks built like a stair case.- Canal du Loing : 49 km : 19 locks
- Canal du Briard : 56 km : 32 locks
- Canal lateral a la Loire: 197 km: 38 locks
- Canal du Centre : 112 km : 61 locks
The junction for the Canal de Roanne is at Digoin.
Upstream/Northern town
Morey sur Loing
Down stream/Southern town
Chalon sur Saône
Total number of locks : 149
Total navigable distance : 414 km
Boat size restrictions (in metres)
Boat length : 38.00
Boat beam : 5.05
Boat height above water : 3.80
Boat keel depth : 1.80
More information about Central canal (Loire)
Boat yard, maintenance, construction
Raimondo
Marseilles les Aubigny
19320 Jouet sur l'Arbois
Tel: 02 48 76 01 34
Boats for sale, repair, upkeep and guard.
Information sites
The river Allier flows into the Loire.
Wonderful site with all the information you need about the river Allier.
Self drive boat rental (canal and river)
port du Canal
45250 Briare
Tel : 02 38 31 28 73
Snaily rents luxurious houseboats in Burgundy. They are located in Chagny on the Canal.