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Branges - Montceau-les-Mines - Branges
Distance: 268 km
Locks: 90
Return Trip
This is a real hill-climb in a boat, from the vally of the Saône over the watershed of the Canal Latéral à la Loire (one of France's oldest) into the Charolais countryside. The canal is technically interesting, with its ingenious system of electric locks and glimpses of the old Schneider industrial empire, now an historic monument. You pass through wine country on the way, and Montchanin has an excellent golf course. Swim and have a meal in the Etang de Montaubry.
Cruise Bases
Branges
Base manager Colin Farrow welcomes you to Branges. From the base, on the banks of the river Seille, you can wind your way through the meadowlands and fields to the splendid town of Louhans, famous for its poultry fair. Or perhaps you’ll choose to follow the majestic Soane river south towards Macon, famous for its rich red wines or head north towards Verdun where the Canal du Centre and the Canal du Rhone au Rhin open up your choice of cruising routes and destinations still further.
