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Picture postcard scenery and pretty waterside villages dotted with magnificent chateaux and ancient churches line your route and the slow pace of life on land mirrors your gentle cruise along these pleasant waterways. It’s easy to see how these peaceful landscapes inspired the Impressionists of the day.

Our bases at Migennes on the Canal du Bourgogne, and Châtel Censoir, Tannay and Decize on the Canal du Nivernais provide perfect starting points for your cruise through this ‘green land of running waters’ which is a delight to cruise whatever the time of year.

"We cruised on the Canal du Nivernais for 10 days and loved the chance to buy excellent wines at reasonable prices!"

The River Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais gently intertwine as they pass peacefully between Auxerre and Decize through the beautiful Morvan countryside. Rolling meadows with grazing Charolais cattle, hillside vineyards, rocky outcrops and ancient beech forests create stunning scenery. Medieval towns and villages steeped in history make perfect places to stop and enjoy the delicious cuisine and fi ne wines for which this part of Bugundy is so famous.

"What a wonderful way to see this beautiful part of Burgundy ~ we loved every minute."

From Migennes, follow the lovely Canal du Bourgogne as it winds its way through beautiful Burgundy countryside and discover cultural treasures along the way at the villages of St Florentin, Tonnerre, Tanlay and Montbard.

Learn more about the Canal du Nivernais by buying an EDB French Crusing Guide - they're ideal to take with you - full of maps and boating information to help you really get the most from your vist to France.