Digoin,
town of charm

Digoin, in the middle of the Charolais country, is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the local produce. Over the centuries Digion has become a centre for pottery as well as remaining a city of water.  
Situated on the junction of three channels, it is heaven for those who love fishing or nature. Throughout the various canals you can discover wild spaces, ancient Romanesque art and many craftsment who are willing to demonstrate their craft for you (basket makers, cabinetmakers, potters or glass blowers).
Take the time to stroll along th canal bridge which was built from stone. It is a magnificent piece of architecture which connects the central canal to the side canal from the Loire.

To see : The ceramic museum, the canal bridge, museum of the costumes through the ages and the tools of ancient times, the observaloire.

To taste : charolais beef , snails of Burgundy, plate of Canalous (4 fresh water fish), potatoes stuffed with snails of Burgundy.

To know : Digoin is also crossed by 5 rivers: Arroux, Bourbince, Vouzance, Arconce and the Loire.

Most Important : Festival of the Snail (1st week end of August). Take a walk along the broad green lane which borders the central canal for 17km between Digion and Paray Le Monial. It roams through a landscape of copses and meadows.

Navigation on the central canal :

Initially baptized Charolais canal, the central canal is used as link between the Loire and the Saone and 114 km is long. It was used for a long time for the supply of the heavy industries of the area. Equipped with some automated locks, it is a channel pleasant to sail, narrow and winding.

Navigation on the Roanne à Digoin canal:

This channel proposes a very shaded and very calm stay, encouraging many wild moorings. Close by there is the Brionnais circuit of Roman churches to explore. Punctuated by only 10 locks, this canal will take you from Roanne to Digion while passing through the Brionnais pastures where the famous, white, Charloais cattle graze.

Navigation on the side canal of the Loire :

With its three canal bridges, the side canal in the Loire is a peaceful waterway which is punctuated by rare locks. From Digion to Briare you can meander through the Bourbonnais coutnryside until you reach Sancerre and Pouilly, home of the famour wines.

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Suggestions for cruises from Digoin :

Week-end
Digoin, Génelard, Digoin : 66 km, 22 locks, 13 hours

Mini week
Digoin, Briennon, Digoin : 86 km, 16 locks, 19 hours

One week
Digoin, Roanne, Digoin, Paray‐le‐Monial, Digoin : 140 km, 28 locks, 32 hours
Digoin, Ecuisses, Digoin : 128 km, 62 locks, 36 hours
Digoin, Nevers, Digoin : 198 km, 44 locks, 32 hours
One way Digoin, Châtillon‐en‐Bazois : 117 km, 38 locks, 27 hours

Two weeks
Digoin, Louhans, Digoin : 384 km, 132 locks, 69 hours