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Forests and vineyards, green hills and vast plains, romantic riverbanks and monuments steeped in history are just some of the beautiful things to discover in Dompierre-sur-Besbre and the surrounding area. à addition évidemment au plaisir d'une escapade fluviale qui promet d'autres belles surprises !

Let yourself be charmed by the commune of Dompierre-sur-Besbre

Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this commune is a land of discovery for nature lovers and history buffs. It has a number of modest but valuable monuments, including the Abbey of Sept-Fons, founded in the 12th century, and the Church of Saint-Joseph, dating from the 19th century. However, Dompierre-sur-Besbre remains a town with a rich history.

The religious buildings that bear witness to its past, including a former convent of nuns and a Trappist monastery, enrich the list of its precious historical remains. But Dompierre-sur-Besbre is also a meeting place for hardened sportsmen and women. If you enjoy cycle tourism, you will certainly not hesitate to take on the Dompierre-Diou-Digoin greenway cycling challenge! This experience, which takes place in a peaceful atmosphere, will lower you into a nature of breathtaking beauty! Aqueducts, lock platforms and spillways will punctuate your route of about 30 km.

A short trip on a river boat with the family

After the monuments and the bike rides, there's nothing more pleasant than enjoying the pleasure of river tourism. Choose a river cruise or a trip on a traditional river boat from Dompierre-sur-Besbre and discover the pleasures of peaceful sailing along the water. There are numerous sailing itineraries to choose from at the town's river base. For a river trip of about 14 days, choose, for example, the Dompierre-Corbigny-Dompierre route.

Fancy a little gourmet getaway? Sail along the Rouanne canal and in a few minutes you will reach the town of La Praluline. Your children will be delighted to taste the famous chocolate brioches, invented in Rouanne around the 1950s. You can then continue on to the commune of Gannay-sur-Loire, the point where the Nivernais and Bourbonnais regions meet. To round off your stay in Dompierre-sur-Besbre in style, a visit to the amusement park in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre is a must, especially during the summer season.

France river navigation Dompierre to North: 7 Days

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a French commune, located in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You can visit the 19th-century church of Saint-Joseph, the 19th-century castle, the monastery (located in the neighboring commune of Diou), the Abbey of Sept-Fons, a former convent, the Chambonnet Tower, and the half-timbered houses.

Practical information

• Starting point: Dompierre
• Arrival point: Dompierre
• Total km: 108 km
• Total hours: 23 h 30 min
• Total Locks: 22 Locks

Summary of your itinerary

Dompierre >>> Beaulon (11 km / 2 hrs 20 mins / 2 Locks)

Beaulon is a young and dynamic village, located in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You will enjoy walks in the countryside, the Troupe Théâtrale du Hérisson (which has been putting on a new play every year for over 60 years), the Etang de Mont and the Château de Beaulon.

Beaulon >>> Garnat sur Engièvre (2 km / 0 hr 35 min / 1 lock)

The commune of Garnat sur Engièvre is crossed by the Engièvre and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, created in 1838.

Garnat sur Engièvre >>> Gannay sur Loire (12 km / 2 hrs 30 mins / 2 locks)

Gannay-sur-Loire is a French commune, located in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You will appreciate the L-shaped timber-framed house of Saint-Nicolas, the former inn of the Loire boatmen, the castle motte of Maitres-Jean, listed as a historic monument, the listed house known as the Bardets, the Château des Bonnins, the Frétille (or Fourtille), the shaft of Sully, the old lime kiln.

Gannay sur Loire >>> Decize (16 km / 3 hrs 40 mins / 4 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 >>> Fleury sur loire (13 km / 2 hrs 40 mins / 2 Locks)

Fleury-sur-Loire is a commune in the Nièvre department (Burgundy region). The town of Fleury-sur-Loire belongs to the canton of Decize and the district of Nevers. The inhabitants of Fleury-sur-Loire are called Fleurissois and numbered 263 at the 1999 census. The surface area is 19.9 km². Fleury-sur-Loire has the INSEE code 58115 and is associated with the postal code 58240. It is geographically located at an altitude of approximately 194 meters.

Fleury sur loire >>> Dompierre (54 km / 11 hrs 45 mins / 11 locks)

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a French commune, located in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You can visit the 19th-century church of Saint-Joseph, the 19th-century château, the monastery (located in the neighboring commune of Diou), the Abbey of Sept-Fons, a former convent, the Chambonnet Tower, and the half-timbered houses.

France river navigation Dompierre to the northwest: 7 days

Practical information

• Base of departure: Dompierre
• Arrival base: Dompierre
• Total km: 108 km
• Total hours: 23 h 30 min
• Total Locks: 22 Locks

Summary of your itinerary

Dompierre >>> Beaulon (2 km / 0 hr 20 min / 0 Locks)

Beaulon is a young and dynamic village, located in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You will enjoy walks in the countryside, the Troupe Théâtrale du Hérisson (which has been putting on a new play every year for over 60 years), the Etang de Mont and the Château de Beaulon.

Beaulon >>> Garnat sur Engièvre (9 km / 2 h 00 min / 2 locks)

The commune of Garnat sur Engièvre is crossed by the Engièvre and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, created in 1838.

Garnat sur Engièvre >>> Gannay sur Loire (2 km / 0 hr 35 min / 1 locks)

Gannay-sur-Loire is a French commune in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You will appreciate the L-shaped timber-framed house of Saint-Nicolas, the former inn of the Loire boatmen, the castle motte of Maitres-Jean, listed as a historical monument, the listed house known as the Bardets, the Château des Bonnins, the Frétille (or Fourtille), the shaft of Sully, the old lime kiln.

Gannay sur Loire >>> Decize (12 km / 2 hrs 30 mins / 2 Locks)

Decize is a French commune with a population of around 7,000, located in the Nièvre department (Burgundy). It is an ideal village for fishing.

Decize >>> Saint Léger des Vignes (16 km / 3 hr 40 min / 4 Locks)

Saint Léger des Vignes is located in the south of the Nièvre, 3 km from Décize. It is the starting point 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 >>> Cercy-la-Tour (13 km / 2 hrs 40 mins / 2 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 >>> Dompierre (54 km / 11 hrs 45 mins / 11 locks)

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a French commune, located in the department of Allier (Auvergne). You can visit the 19th-century church of Saint-Joseph, the 19th-century château, the monastery (located in the neighboring commune of Diou), the Abbey of Sept-Fons, a former convent, the Chambonnet Tower, and the half-timbered houses.