If you take the time for a romantic stroll, a gastronomic stopover or a historic walk, it is easier on the river.

A journey on the Loire lateral Canal, which goes peacefully from Briare (Val de Loire) to Digoin (Bourgogne) introduces you to the history of the men from this Canal and to the art of living in the towns and charming villages that you go through.

During your stopovers, don’t miss Sancerre, a historic city with its famous vineyards, the «Parc Floral» in Apremont on the banks of the Allier….

Boating holiday fans have a large choice among the different bases or the small ports which are spread along the Loire lateral canal in the Cher department: from Belleville/Loire to Cours-les-barres.