
Cruise the Loire and Briare Canals with Nicols
From the Nicols base at Plagny in the Loire region of France, you can cruise northwards on the Canal latèral à la Loire towards Briare and cross over the river Loire on the magnificent Pont Canal.
Land of woods and forests dotted with charming villages, the Loire Valley is an ideal rendezvous for a first inland waterway cruise.
Fortified town of Moret-sur-Loing, the 7 locks at Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses were constructed under the realm of Henry IV, and the canal bridge at Briare, was designed by Eiffel and built in 1896.
And don't forget the wiles of walks among the Morvan hills and lakes, or maybe wine-tasting in the famous region of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire.
Short break, return cruise from Plagny
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Plagny, Sancerre and return
Cruise distance 112km (69.59 miles), 22 locks, 25 hours of cruising -
Plagny, Cercy-la-Tour and return
Cruise distance 102km (63.38 miles), 22 locks, 25 hours of cruising
Weekend break, return cruise from Plagny
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Plagny, Marseilles-les-Aubigny and return
Cruise distance 46km (28.58 miles), 4 locks, 8 hours of cruising -
Plagny, Decize and return
Cruise distance 66km (41.01 miles), 10 locks, 14 hours of cruising
One-week return cruise from Plagny
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Plagny, Chatillon-sur-Loire and return
Cruise distance 180km (111.85 miles), 32 locks, 42 hours of cruising -
Plagny, Chatillon en Bazois and return
Cruise distance 176km (109.36 miles), 54 locks, 48 hours of cruising
Three-week cruise from Plany
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Plagny loop
Cruise distance 436km (270.92 miles), 174 locks, 98 hours of cruisingCanal du Nivernais, River Yonne, River Seine, Canal du Loing, Canal de Briare, Canal latéral à la Loire
Nicols rental boats for the Loire Canal & Briare Canal
Nicols operate 8 types of self-drive boats for the Loire Canal & Briare Canal


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