Cruising the Nivernais canal
2010 Wine Cruise special
Cruise and discover the Burgundy wines
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Brief summary for Nivernais canal
Beginning on the river yonne near Auxerre this very charming canal crosses the country side, joining the Seine to the Loire river.
Three tunnels 212 m, 268 m, 758 m carved out of the rock at la Collancelle. You will join the Canal du Centre at Decize.
The Maximum boat sizes that have been indicated are for the sections Clamcey to Sardy and Sardy to Cercy la Tour. From Axuerre to Clamecy 38 metre barges with 1.60 metres of draught can navigate.
Upstream/Northern town
Auxerre
Down stream/Southern town
Decize
Total number of locks : 119
Total navigable distance : 179 km
Boat size restrictions (in metres)
Boat length : 30.00
Boat beam : 5.00
Boat height above water : 2.71
Boat keel depth : 1.20
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Hotel barge cruise (less than 25 passengers)
La Chouette bed and breakfast barge
An ideal and different way for bed and breakfast aboard a wonderful traditional barge.
Refurbished for 2003, Choutte is one of the prettiest barges on the waterways of France, and the only hotel barge offering the flexibility of half board and bed and breakfast cruises.
Self drive boat rental (canal and river)
Hire boat base on the Nivernais canal at Bazolles.
Many services are available, from crane to repairs and more. Port des Pougeats - 58110 Baye - Bazolles Tel: +33 (0)3 86 38 90 70 Fax: +33 (0)3 86 38 90 50