Burgundy, one of France’s most beautiful & historic regions, and is also rightly famous for its gastronomy and fine wines. This coupled with the outstanding scenery of the region’s canals combine to offer the cruise of a life time.
Nivernais - Vermenton
Our base at Vermenton is ideally placed for you to enjoy the charm and rustic grace of the Canal du Nivernais. The verdant countryside of the Yonne, surrounds the canal and her ancient villages, as it climbs towards the Morvan national park. The Nivernais’ reputation as the most attractive canal in France is well deserved, and this combined with ample opportunities to sample the local produce, restaurants, and visit the ancient towns and villages should not to be missed.
Cruising suggestions - 1 week
Return Cruises
Nivernais canal:
. Vermenton - Auxerre - Clamecy and return
. Vermenton - Clamecy - Tannay and return
Nivernais canal/Yonne:
. Vermenton - Auxerre - Joigny and return
St Florentin is a bustling town with many shops and restaurants, and is the gateway to the green and undulating countryside that characterise the Canal du Bourgogne. Skirting the Chablis vineyards the Canal de Bourgogne meanders through green pastures and is studded with many historic towns and Chateaux. Opportunities abound to step ashore and to sample the excellent local food and wines.
Cruising suggestions - 1 week
Return Cruises
Burgundy canal:
. St Florentin - Tonnerre - Ancy le Franc - Rougemont and return
Burgundy canal/Yonne:
. St Florentin - Joigny - Sens - Pont sur Yonne and return
Nivernais - Vermenton
Burgundy - St Florentin
