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Burgundy and Saône

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Peace and Fishing Paradise

Peace and Fishing Paradise - Canal boat hire

Le PAL - Canal boat hire

Panneçot - Canal boat hire

“Remarkable” gardens - Canal boat hire

Baye Lake - Canal boat hire

Collancelle Tunnel - Canal boat hire

Peace and Fishing Paradise - Canal boat hire

Le PAL - Canal boat hire

Panneçot - Canal boat hire

“Remarkable” gardens - Canal boat hire

Baye Lake - Canal boat hire

Collancelle Tunnel - Canal boat hire

Dompierre-sur-Besbre to Corbigny, 7 nights

A one-way cruise from the Canal Latéral à la Loire to the Canal du Nivernais, between the perched castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, the Baye pond, and the famous La Collancelle tunnel dug by hand in the 19th century.

Departure :

Dompierre-sur-Besbre

Via :

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Arrival :

Corbigny

From

715€

Dates from 03/04/2027 to 10/04/2027 (7 nights) on model Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Dompierre-sur-Besbre: A nature and leisure getaway in Bourbonnais - Canal boat hire

Dompierre-sur-Besbre: A nature and leisure getaway in Bourbonnais

Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a peaceful getaway perfect for nature lovers and outdoor activities.

Cercy-la-Tour: panoramic view from the dungeon - Canal boat hire

Cercy-la-Tour: panoramic view from the dungeon

A paradise for fishing enthusiasts and a picturesque stop on the Nivernais Canal, Cercy-la-Tour sits atop a rocky spur at the confluence of three rivers: the Alène, the Aron, and the Canne. Wander its lanes to discover its 12th-century Romanesque church, then climb to the ruins of the old keep for panoramic views of the entire valley.

Châtillon-en-Bazois: a perched castle to discover from your boat - Canal boat hire

Châtillon-en-Bazois: a perched castle to discover from your boat

Perched on a rocky spur, the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois overlooks the Nivernais Canal from your boat. The park, gardens, and castle are open for visits during the summer (mid-July to late August).

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Le PAL

Panneçot

“Remarkable” gardens

Baye Lake

Collancelle Tunnel

Sardy Lock Ladder

Le PAL

A well-known zoo and amusement park in the region. It combines rides for the whole family with a wildlife park committed to species preservation.

Le PAL - Canal boat hire

Panneçot

Operate the lock yourself and enjoy a meal or drink at the nearby charming guinguette.

Panneçot - Canal boat hire

“Remarkable” gardens

Officially labeled exceptional green spaces, often located along the canal, beautifully maintained and open to visitors.

“Remarkable” gardens - Canal boat hire

Baye Lake

A lakeside nature base on the Canal du Nivernais offering pedal boating, canoeing, sailing, and swimming.

Baye Lake - Canal boat hire

Collancelle Tunnel

This lengthy navigable tunnel cut through Nivernais forest can be traversed by boat or on foot for a shaded journey through nature.

Collancelle Tunnel - Canal boat hire

Sardy Lock Ladder

A series of 16 manual locks on the Nivernais Canal,an impressive engineering feat to explore on foot or by boat.

Sardy Lock Ladder - Canal boat hire

Pricing and Availability

Routes	Boats

France / Burgundy and Saône

Corbigny, round trip, 7 nights

Round trip

7 nights

France / Burgundy and Saône

Corbigny, round trip, 7 nights

Round trip

7 nights

France / Burgundy and Saône

Corbigny to Joigny, 7 nights

One-way

7 nights

France / Burgundy and Saône

Dole, round trip, 7 nights

Round trip

7 nights

France / Burgundy and Saône

Dole to Port-sur-Saône, 7 nights

One-way

7 nights

France / Burgundy and Saône

Dole, round trip, 7 nights

Round trip

7 nights

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The departure
Getting to the departure base

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Approximately 3 km km from Dompierre-Sept-Fons Regional train station

Approximately 196 km km from the airport

Close to the Lyon Airport

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