Châtillon en Bazois
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A major tourist attraction of Châtillon en Bazois is the Nivernais canal as it is steeped in the history and tradtion of the timber transport from Morvan to Paris. Châtillion en Bazois, in the centre of the Nivernais countryside, is the ideal place to become one with the environment, or to practice fishing.
Within this pleasant setting, everyone can find something to their taste: various sporting activities, walks, local arts and crafts... Or plunge into the prestigious past of this area, when Veringétorix still resisted Caesar, or even discover the 13th century and the great Dukes of Burgundy...

To see : Ponds of Baye, ecomuseum of Brienne la vieille (collection of farm equipments, old workshops of forging, mills, marechalery, etc).

To taste : Sweetend shortbread with Morvan honey.

To know : Built in the 18th century, this canal was used for a long time for the transport of wooden 'rafts' from Morvan to Paris.

Very Favourite : The town of Nevers.

Navigation on the Nivernais Canal :

Situated at the edge of the Morvan National Park, the Nivernais canal serves as a link between the Seine basin and that of the Loire. Traversing a beautifully preserved natural environment, this canal is without doubt one of the most exquiste canals in France. It offers a peaceful navigation favouable to those whom like to take their time and meander along.

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Suggestions for cruises from Châtillon en Bazois :

Week-end
Châtillon en Bazois, Mont et Marré, Châtillon en Bazois : 32 km, 16 locks, 9 hours

Mini week
Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Corbigny, Châtillon‐en‐Bazois : 54 km, 76 locks, 21 hours
Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Decize, Châtillon‐en‐Bazois : 106 km, 44 locks, 21 hours

One week
Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Clamecy, Châtillon‐en‐Bazois : 126 km, 116 locks, 36 hours
Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Nevers, Châtillon‐en‐Bazois : 176 km, 60 locks, 35 hours
One way Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Digoin : 117 km, 38 locks, 27 hours
One way Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Coulanges‐sur‐Yonne : 72 km, 62 locks, 26 hours

Three weeks
Châtillon‐en‐Bazois, Auxerre, Châtillon‐en‐Bazois : 246 km, 178 locks, 80 hours