In Burgundy along the Canal du Nivernais

Day 1 Decize
Arrival in Decize.

Day 2 Decize - Châtillon-en-Bazois 48 km
This beautiful first day allows you to discover the Canal du Nivernais, which links the Loire and Yonne rivers. You will arrive in Chatillon-en-Bazois, where you will stay in a charming bed and breakfast.

Day 3 Châtillon-en-Bazois - Clamecy 63 km
On the towpath, you will pass through a variety of landscapes along the Canal du Nivernais before arriving in Clamecy, a picturesque little town with superb timber-framed houses.

Day 4 Clamecy - Auxerre 64 km
Continue along the banks of the Canal du Nivernais and follow the route of the "Bois de Flottage": in the Middle Ages, the Morvan forest produced wood for the inhabitants of Paris. This wood was floated to the capital. You'll enjoy this charming, multi-faceted itinerary, passing through the Rochers du Saussois, a major climbing spot, and then Mailly-le-Château. At the Pisciculture De Crisenon, you can learn about trout farming and buy local produce. You'll discover charming little villages such as Cravant, a medieval market town. Don't miss a diversion to the Caves de Bailly for a visit to the centre of the earth and a tasting of Crémant de Bourgogne before getting back on the bikes and heading for Auxerre. Make the most of this magnificent town, with its rich historic quarter listed as a "protected site". Auxerre, a Town of Art and History, has preserved an exceptional architectural heritage down the ages: St Etienne's Cathedral, a model of Gothic elegance, and St Germain's Abbey.

Day 5 Departure
Departure after breakfast.

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Day 5 Auxerre - Joigny 35 km
You leave Auxerre on the new greenway that runs alongside the canal and then the Yonne. As you pass near Chemilly sur Yonne, you can stop off at Le Borvo, a smoked salmon producer with a unique expertise, where you can buy local produce. You will arrive in Joigny, a beautiful town of art and history.

Day 6 Departure
Departure after breakfast.