Information on navigation restrictions

• Friday, July 31, 2026

Closure of the Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune base

Due to drought and falling water levels, departures from the Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune base will no longer be possible starting August 15, 2026, until the end of the season. For any affected bookings, please contact our team by phone at +44 333 057 0739.

• Thursday, June 25, 2026

Navigation closed on the Canal Latéral à la Loire

Affected departure bases:
All routes to or from Dompierre-sur-Besbre and Plagny

On the upstream section, the significant presence of aquatic plants between Dompierre and Le Guétin, combined with water supply issues on the Canal de Roanne à Digoin, is degrading the canal’s water supply conditions.

On the downstream section, between Le Guétin and the Maimbray lock, the situation is also constrained because the minimum required flow on the Allier River at the Lorrains water intake has been reached (the flow rate below which it is no longer possible to draw water without endangering the local fish population).

In this context, navigation on the entire Canal latéral à la Loire will be closed from Monday, 29 June, until the end of the 2026 navigation season in October.