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Picture-postcard scenery and
pretty canal-side villages line
your route and the slow pace
of life on land superbly mirrors
your gentle cruise along the
region’s peaceful waterways.
It is easy to see how these
peaceful landscapes inspired the
Impressionists of the day. Our bases at Migennes, Châtel
Censoir, Tannay and Decize
provide perfect starting points
for your cruise through this
‘green land of running waters’
with cruising on the River Yonne
and the Canal de Bourgogne
also possible.
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Regional Highlights |
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• Splendid châteaux
and castles, especially
Chitry-les-Mines and
Châtillon-en-Bazois
• Medieval Clamecy
• Watersports at Baye
• Vineyards and wine-tastings
• The gothic St. Etienne
Cathedral at Auxerre
• Superb network of cycle paths
and flat towpaths |
Crown Blue Nivernais Fleet
Click vessel below for more details |
| Sleeping 8+ Passengers |
| Challenger |
Classique S |
Grand Classique |
| Nautilia |
| Salsa |
| Sleeping 6+ Passengers |
| Calypso |
| Condor |
| Crusader |
| Jamaica |
| Orion |
| Royal Classique |
| Sleeping 4+ Passengers |
| Clipper |
| Comet |
| Countess |
| Tamaris |
| Tango |
| Tasman |
| Sleeping 2+ Passengers |
| Capri |
| Cirrus |
| Sheba |
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Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour
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The Tannay Cruise
Tannay - Auxerre - Tannay |
Tannay produces some fantastic wines
and is reputed for its traditional wineproducing
methods. Savour regional
delights on both sides of the canal en
route to Auxerre, the former capital of
the region.
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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78 kms
- 43 Locks
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28 hours
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The Decize Cruise
Decize - Baye - Decize |
| Cercy-la-Tour gives stunning views
over the village and valley below while
Châtillon-en-Bazois is home to one of
the region’s most splendid châteaux.
The lake at Baye provides excellent
watersports facilities. |
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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144 kms
- 72 Locks
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30 hours
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The Wine Lover’s Cruise
Decize - Tannay or vice versa |
| From the charming town of Decize head
to Tannay, passing some of the region’s
best-loved châteaux and castles en
route at Chitry-les-Mines and Châtillonen-
Bazois. Enjoy wine tasting and
shopping at Tannay before heading back
to Decize. |
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1 Week
- One Way
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99 kms
- 72 Locks
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35 hours
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The Chablis Cruise
Tannay - Migennes or vice versa |
| A beautiful cruise on the Canal du
Nivernais and the River Yonne. First
stop at the medieval village of Clamecy
and then join in the daily guided tours
of Châtel Censoir to learn more about
the town’s ancient and prestigious past.
Sample fine wines - Chablis vineyards
are nearby - and local cuisine at
Auxerre and enjoy a spot of fishing at
the lakes at Pregilbert. |
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1 Week
- One Way
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100 kms
- 50 Locks
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28 hours
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