Come and enjoy a peaceful stay in the Burgundy region, in the department of Nièvre. The charming town of Châtillon-en-Bazois welcomes you to a rural setting, where remarkable old buildings and breathtaking nature abound!
Châtillon-en-Bazois: a charming town
Choosing river cruises in Châtillon-en-Bazois means setting off to discover a town steeped in history. So, as you wander through the town, you will quickly fall under the spell of its many renowned buildings. Among the must-sees, we would mention the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois, built 1000 years ago, which stands out for its magnificent gardens, labeled "Jardins remarquables" (remarkable gardens). As you continue your stroll, you can take a photo of the famous church of Saint Jean-Baptiste, built in the 19th century in the neo-Romanesque style and housing an old 17th-century painting showing the baptism of Christ.
But one of the greatest heritages on Châtillon is the Canal du Nivernais. Crossing the city from north to south for more than 40 km, the canal is a major tourist attraction, especially for the river cruises that you can plan during your stay thanks to the yacht charter in Châtillon en Bazois.
In the heart of the great outdoors
Your river cruise along the canal will take you into the heart of lush green countryside, with numerous natural sites around Châtillon such as the Chênaie lake at Montapas. Swimming, mini-golf, fishing and various leisure activities await you throughout your walk. With its forest and lush greenery, lakes and range of landscapes, the famous Morvan park is also the perfect place for long walks or bike rides.
If you want to enjoy the festive side of the city, consider going there in August, when the Fête du Lac (Lake Festival) in Châtillon livens up the beach every weekend. On the program: dance, games, entertainment, lake challenge, fireworks and a picnic. A perfect opportunity to savor Saupiquet des Amognes, a succulent dish of ham accompanied by tomato purée or pan-fried asparagus.
France inland waterway Châtillon-en-Bazois to West: 7 Days
Châtillon-en-Bazois is a French commune, located in the department of Nièvre and the Burgundy region.
Practical information
- Base de départ : Châtillon-en-Bazois
- End point: Châtillon-en-Bazois
- Total km: 102 km
- Total Hours: 23 h 32 min
- Total Locks: 42 Locks
Summary of your itinerary
Châtillon-en-Bazois >>> Biches (13 km / 2 hrs 37 mins / 4 Locks)
Biches is a French commune, located in the department of Nièvre (Burgundy). You will appreciate its rural setting, as well as its deer farm and its vineyards.
Doe deer >>> Limanton (8 km / 2 hrs 00 mins / 4 locks)
Limanton is a French commune, located in the department of Nièvre (Burgundy). Places to visit: the Château d'Anizy (16th-century manor house classified as a historic monument), the Château d'Arcilly (14th-century fortified house), and the Abbey of Notre-Dame et Saint-Paul de Bellevaux.
Limanton >>> Cercy-la-Tour (15 km / 3 hrs 52 mins / 8 Locks)
Cercy-la-Tour is a French commune, located in the department of Nièvre and the Burgundy region. The oldest traces of civilization known to Cercy-la-Tour date back to the Paleolithic (-250,000 years, cut flint found in Champlevois), then the Neolithic (-6,000 to -4,000 years, cut flint discovered in the village). (-6,000 to -4,000 years, cut flint discovered in the village). The Gallo-Roman period also left some remains in Cercy: roads, coins, etc. Cercy-la-Tour was at that time the «Oppidum of Cerciacum», in other words a stronghold, which then reappeared in the Middle Ages with an enclosure 820 meters long with four gates:
Cercy-la-Tour >>> Saint Léger des Vignes (14 km / 2 hrs 45 mins / 4 locks)
Saint Léger des Vignes is located in the south of the Nièvre, 3 km from Décize. It is the point of departure of the Nivernais Canal: a real crossroads of waterways. Sights: the center of Le Toueur, the cycle route and hiking trails, Port Saint-Thibault and its library.
Saint Léger des Vignes >>> Decize (1 km / 0 hr 22 min / 1 locks)
Decize is a French commune with a population of around 7000, located in the department of Nièvre (Burgundy). It is an ideal village for fishing.
Decize >>> Châtillon-en-Bazois (51 km / 11 hr 56 min / 21 locks)
Châtillon-en-Bazois is a French commune, located in the Nièvre department and the Burgundy region.
France inland waterway Châtillon-en-Bazois to North: 7 Days
Practical information
- Base of departure: Châtillon-en-Bazois
- Arrival point: Châtillon-en-Bazois
- Total km: 54 km
- Total Hours: 25 h 54 min
- Total Locks: 76 Locks
Summary of your itinerary
Châtillon-en-Bazois >>> Baye Bazolles (15.5 km / 5 hrs 26 mins / 14 Locks)
The small village of Baye is the ideal point of departure for the discovery of these superb landscapes. Either head south, crossing through small towns such as Châtillon En Bazois, Cercy La Tour, Decize, or head north to visit the historic towns of Clamecy and Auxerre.
Baye Bazolles >>> Collancelle Tunnel (1.5 km / 0 hr 16 min / 0 Locks)
The Nivernais canal passes underground here three times. The first tunnel is the Collancelle tunnel, which is 758 meters long, with a few ventilation shafts providing a disk of light on the water. A towpath provides access on foot.
Collancelle Tunnel >>> Sardy-lès-Èpiry (6 km / 4 hrs 45 mins / 16 Locks)
Sardy-lès-Èpiry is a French commune of around 150 inhabitants, located in the department of Nièvre (Burgundy). You can enjoy its rural heeling over the 16 locks, the Picampoix quarries, the dovecote (Le Creuset), its old chapel, its church or even the wash house in the village square.
Sardy-lès-Èpiry >>> Corbigny (4 km / 2 hrs 30 mins / 8 locks)
Corbigny is a French commune with a population of around 1,600, located in the department of Nièvre (Burgundy). You can visit the abbey (Saint-Léonard), the Gothic church of Saint-Seine, the monument commemorating the Dewoitine plane crash, as well as the chapel of Sarre and its tile factory, the Sainte-Agathe fountain and the 1871 train station.
Corbigny >>> Châtillon-en-Bazois (27 km / 12 hr 57 min / 38 locks)
Châtillon-en-Bazois is a French commune, located in the Nièvre department and the Burgundy region.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 1 190 |
|---|---|
| Average price per week | $2,436 |
| Minimum weekly price | $794 |
| Maximum price per week | $4,662 |