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The Burgundy Canal with Locaboat

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Base at Joigny 

Linking the Yonne to the Saone, construction on the Canal de Bourgogne, started in 1775 and finished in 1834. It takes you by ways sometimes secret, sometimes spectacular to the heart of the Renaissance.

During this period the Duchy of Burgundy vied in magnificence with the Kingdom of France.
Here, with ancient poplar trees, their leaves shimmering and atremble, and buildings ranging from abbeys to fortified farmhouses, the works of man and of nature celebrate their triumphant union.

Tie up close to the superb aqueduct at Saint Florentin and climb up to its church to admire the superb stained glass.
At Tonnerre, the Fosse Dionne pool, surrounded by ancient houses, still provides a water supply to the town.

Magnificent and splendidly furnished Renaissance chateaux such as Tanlay and Ancy-le-Franc punctuate your cruise.
The marvellous high-vaulted Abbey of Fontenay (UNESCO World Heritage) is tucked away in a secluded valley and is a short bike ride away.

Near Venarey Les Laumes at the village of Alise-Sainte-Reine, you'll want to visit the site of the Gaulish fortress of Alesia where Velcingetorix surrendered to Caesar after a two-month siege.

One-week cruises from Joigny

  • Joigny, Tonnerre, Tanlay, Ancy-le- Franc, Joigny
    166 km, 68 locks, 5h30 cruising per day

10/11 day cruises from Joigny

  • Joigny, Tanlay, Ancy-le-Franc, Montbard, Joigny
    222 km; 98 locks; 5hr15 cruising per day

Two-week cruises from Joigny

  • Joigny, St Florentin, Ancy-le-Franc, Montbard, Venarey les Laumes, Joigny
    246 km; 134 locks; 5hr cruising per day

The Burgundy Canal waterways map

the Burgundy Canal navigation routes and waterways map

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Locaboat rental boats for the Burgundy Canal

There are 13 self-drive boats for the the Burgundy Canal

P1500 R rental boat

P1500 R

12 guests
8 adults
2 children
6 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1995€/week
P1120R rental boat

P1120R

6 guests
4 adults
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1260€/week
Linssen 34.9  GS rental boat

Linssen 34.9 GS

6 guests
4 adults
2 children
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 2094€/week
Europa 400 rental boat

Europa 400

4 guests
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 2205€/week
Penichette Evolution rental boat

Penichette Evolution

4 guests
4 adults
2 cabins
1 bathroom
★★★★
From 1645€/week
P1020 FB rental boat

P1020 FB

5 guests
4 adults
1 child
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 1365€/week
P1107W rental boat

P1107W

7 guests
4 adults
1 child
3 cabins
1 bathroom
★★
From 1225€/week
P1165 FB rental boat

P1165 FB

7 guests
2 adults
3 children
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 1750€/week
P1180 FB rental boat

P1180 FB

7 guests
6 adults
1 child
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
★★★★★
From 2310€/week
P1260R rental boat

P1260R

10 guests
6 adults
2 children
5 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1785€/week
P1400 FB rental boat

P1400 FB

10 guests
6 adults
2 children
4 cabins
3 bathrooms
★★★★
From 2170€/week
P1500 FB rental boat

P1500 FB

12 guests
8 adults
2 children
8 cabins
4 bathrooms
★★★★
From 2905€/week
P935W rental boat

P935W

5 guests
2 adults
2 children
2 cabins
1 bathroom
★★
From 1120€/week

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