Famed for its history, wines and traditional cuisine, this is one of France's most visited canals.
Plans for a canal to link the rivers Yonne and Saone were initially drawn up in the 17th century. The resulting Burgundy Canal was finally opened on December 14th 1808. Still, it was not until towards the end of the 19th century that the canal, as we know it today, was finally completed.
Bordering the canal, you will witness a multitude of sites and monuments, including the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, and the imposing châteaux of Bussy, Tanlay, and Ancy le Franc. There are miles of towpaths which you can walk or cycle, and you can explore the tiny villages and towns which border the canal.
The regional capital, Dijon, as well as the town of Montbard, is simple to travel to with the impressive high-speed train services (TGV) to and from Paris and other destinations.
In the north of Burgundy, you'll have the magnificent vineyards of Chablis with their Chardonnay whites and the Irancy red wines. In the south of Burgundy, there are the UNESCO "Climats" of the Cote de Nuit, the Cote de Beaune ready to explore and appreciate.
The Burgundy Canal is a tranquil destination, with the north and south sloping parts of the canal having their character, the canal is well worth cruising and visiting more than once.
More information about the Burgundy Canal
The canal connects to the River Yonne and the River Saône.
Locaboat have 13 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.
4 guests
6 guests
5 guests
7 guests
6 guests
7 guests
7 guests
10 guests
10 guests
12 guests
12 guests
5 guests
4 guests
Nicols have 16 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.
4 guests
8 guests
10 guests
4 guests
4 guests
4 guests
6 guests
6 guests
8 guests
8 guests
8 guests
9 guests
10 guests
12 guests
10 guests
7 guests
France Afloat have 10 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.
4 guests
4 guests
6 guests
4 guests
8 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
Le Boat have 24 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.
8 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
4 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
12 guests
5 guests
5 guests
7 guests
9 guests
12 guests
10 guests
8 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
10 guests
5 guests
6 guests
10 guests
9 guests
Le Boat have 28 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.
8 guests
6 guests
4 guests
8 guests
10 guests
6 guests
6 guests
4 guests
4 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
12 guests
5 guests
5 guests
7 guests
9 guests
12 guests
10 guests
8 guests
6 guests
6 guests
6 guests
10 guests
5 guests
6 guests
10 guests
9 guests