With few locks to operate, this is an easy cruising region famous for its delicious white wines, beautiful scenery and an altogether slower pace of life on the water From our bases at Decize and Châtillon sur- Loire enjoy idyllic cruising to connect to any of our bases on the Canal du Nivernais and surrounding waterways or simply relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery and charming towns and villages that line the water’s edge. New cruising suggestions for 2009 from our base at Decize allow you to explore further south, making the most of the region’s lively weekday regional markets, wine-tastings in small villages and strolls through medieval town squares.