Riverboat and Boating Holidays in Burgundy Nivernais Loire

Boating Holidays in Burgundy Nivernais Loire

Highlights in Burgundy Nivernais Loire

Classic French wines at Sancerre and Chablis
Amazing views from the medieval towns especially Chatel Censoir and Clamecy
Gothic cathedrals and churches at Migennes, Auxerre, Sens and Nevers
Outstanding castles at Chitry-les-Mines and Chatillon-en-Bazois
Exciting local markets in Florentin and Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
A fine network of cycling paths between Clamecy and Auxerre
Angling at Prégilbert eller Paray-le-Monial
Great water sports on the lake Baye

About Burgundy Nivernais Loire

About Burgundy Nivernais Loire
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Holidays in Burgundy Nivernais Loire

On the edges of Burgundy fabulous Nivernais Loire region - the quiet meandering Canal Latéral à la Loire runs parallel to the river Loire and offers fantastic views of scattered hillsides with vineyards - and the magnificent river Loire itself.

Since there are few locks locks to navigate through, this is an easy place to cruise. In combination with the other waterways in the area, such as Canal du Nivernais, the river Yonne and Seine River, offers a perfect opportunity to experience the lush, gentle and peaceful countryside from a unique perspective.

It is very popular to sail one-way between Migennes and Tannay - past Auxerre and the beautiful vine slopes in Chablis.

Local Attractions

The delicious goat cheese Crottin de Chavignol - a local speciality
The pretty little bookshops in Charité-sur-Loire and the old river barge city of Marseilles-les-Aubigny
Formula 1 museum at Magny Court racetrack close by Plagny
Town of Nevers and its rich cultural heritage

Migennes (Le Boat)

Le Boat base - In the immediate vicinity of the rivers Yonne, Armencon and Serein, has Migennes been closely linked to the area's waterways for centuries. Since the Middle Ages, the city has been the center of the commercial routes through Burgundy and a center of the religious France.