Destinations

Architecture and Bird Reserve

Cruising the Loire Lateral Canal charms with its variety—historic/heritage visits and crossing the Guétin aqueduct

Departure :

Plagny

Via :

Marseilles-les-Aubigny

Arrival :

Plagny

From

415€

from 05/04/27 to 08/04/27 on Cruiser Comfort 4/7 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Cross the Guétin aqueduct bridge

With its 18 arches and 343 meters, this aqueduct bridge is a true engineering marvel.

Explore Apremont-sur-Allier

Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, this charming site boasts a château, a floral park, and a museum. A perfect stop to discover the history and beauty of Berry.

Discover the Bec d’Allier

Where the Loire meets the Allier, this protected natural site is a paradise for birdwatchers. A marked trail leads to an observatory ideal for wildlife spotting.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Plagny

Guétin Canal Bridge

Apremont-sur-Allier

Marseille-lès-Aubigny

Plagny

From your departure base, you can easily reach the Nevers river port by boat via a branch of the Canal latéral à la Loire. This City of Art and History, once the capital of faience pottery, boasts a rich architectural heritage: the Ducal Palace, the Bohier Tower, the Saint-Cyr–Sainte-Julitte Cathedral, and more. Car racing fans take note: the famous Magny-Cours circuit is just ten kilometers from Plagny,about 40 minutes by bike.

Guétin Canal Bridge

Your river cruise will take you across the magnificent Guétin canal bridge. This 343-meter-long structure, built from Apremont-sur-Allier stone and composed of 18 arches, spans the Allier River, making it one of the longest canal bridges in France,a true highlight of your boating holiday in the Nivernais region. Just before reaching the canal bridge, nature lovers can follow a marked trail leading to the “Bec d’Allier,” where the Allier meets the Loire. This remarkable natural site, a favorite among birdlife, is protected by WWF. Educational panels line the hiking path, and a birdwatching observatory awaits at the end. A must-see for amateur and experienced birdwatchers alike.

Apremont-sur-Allier

With its castle, stunning floral park, and carriage museum, Apremont-sur-Allier invites you to wander. Moor at the Guétin river stop (6 km away) to explore this jewel of the Berry, ranked among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France.”

Marseille-lès-Aubigny

A peaceful stop at the junction of the Loire lateral canal and the Berry canal, home to the region’s last traditional boatyard.

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Routes	Boats

France / Burgundy and Saône

Vosges Canal and Swing Bridge - 3 nights

Departure : Port-sur-Saône

Arrival : Port-sur-Saône

Round trip

3 nights

Venice Lagoon

Architecture and Bird Reserve

415€

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Cross the Guétin aqueduct bridge

Explore Apremont-sur-Allier

Discover the Bec d’Allier

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

Plagny

Guétin Canal Bridge

Apremont-sur-Allier

Marseille-lès-Aubigny

Plagny

Guétin Canal Bridge

Apremont-sur-Allier

Marseille-lès-Aubigny

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

Other routes

Vosges Canal and Swing Bridge - 3 nights

Crafts and Vosges Thermal Spas - 5 nights

Tunnels and Fortress - 5 nights

Gourmet Walk - 3 nights

History of Franche-Comté - 3 nights

Cave and Citadel of Besançon - 5 nights

The Saône Valley - 7 nights

Little Venice and Vauban Arsenal - 3 nights

Nature and Architecture in Burgundy - 7 nights

Castles of the Saône - 5 nights

Tileries, Romanesque and Art Nouveau - 7 nights

From Dole to the Giant of the Saône - 3 nights

Old Stones and Great Wines - 7 nights

Churches of the Saône - 5 nights

Cruise on the Petite Saône - 7 nights

In the Heart of Franche-Comté - 7 nights

Fortified Town and Swimming - 10 nights

Grandeur and Splendid Citadel - 14 nights

France’s Most Beautiful Meanders - 10 nights

Thermal Towns and Villages of Franche-Comté - 10 nights

The Valleys of Abundance - 10 nights

At the Heart of Burgundy’s Wonders - 10 nights

Pilgrimage and Gastronomy - 5 nights

Citadel and Prehistory - 7 nights

Vineyards and Listed Villages - 7 nights

Visits, Fishing and Swimming - 7 nights

A Nave to Vézelay - 10 nights

From Castles to Pretty Saône - 7 nights

Gothic Wonders - 10 nights

Wild Landscapes and Thrills - 7 nights

Between Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre - 14 nights

Medieval Jewels of Burgundy - 10 nights

Crossing Burgundy - 14 nights

Culture and Wines of France - 5 nights

Vineyards and Half-Timbered Houses - 3 nights

Escape on the Yonne - 3 nights

Historical Getaway in Burgundy - 5 nights

Nature and Architecture - 5 nights

Wines and Heritage - 5 nights

Cycling and Castles - 3 nights

Burgundy Panoramas - 5 nights

River, Wine, and Remarkable Towns - 7 nights

Castles and Vineyards - 7 nights

Lush Nature and Hidden Stops - 7 nights

Ancient Towns and Eternal Hill - 7 nights

Birdwatching Discovery - 7 nights

Peace and Fishing Paradise - 7 nights

The Loire in Majesty - 7 nights

The departure Getting to the departure base

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The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The departure
Getting to the departure base