As well as being on the most enchanting of French waterways through the quieter countryside of northern Burgundy, the Canal du Nivernais also offers a great cycle path alongside the canal.
Running from Auxerre (90 Yonne, Bourgogne) to Decize (58 Nievre, Bourgogne) via Clamecy(58 Nievre, Bourgogne) this is a delightful meander of 175km with a new metalled cycle path alongside the canal.
new website at www.canal-du-nivernais.com
At Decize you can link to the Canal Lateral de la Loire and then the Canal de Briare to make a circular return route. on the website you can find information on hotels and B&Bs, cycle repair/hire shops etc – see www.le-tour-de-bourgogne-a-velo.com
Best rates for hotels in Auxerre
We can recommend the Hotel de la Poste in the heart of Clamecy – a few metres from the Canal.
the Hotel Le Bel Air in Decize is a little basic but clean, friendly and good value.
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