The Nivernais canal, built at the end of the 18th century, is probably the most beautiful canal in France. It links the Loire basin to the Seine basin, across preserved nature. Full of history and tradition, this canal will tell you the story of the shipping of timber from the Morvan region to Paris.

Northwards:

Auxerre offers one of the most beautiful panoramas in France. From Paul Bert bridge which strides across the river Yonne, you can see the main monuments: St-Germain abbey, St-Etienne cathedral, the Clock Tower, and numerous churches.

Discover Auxerre vineyards located South East of Auxerre and overlooking the Yonne valley (Bailly, SaintBris le Vineux, Irancy, Colanges la Vineuse), and Chablis vineyeards.

Joigny:

• Half-timbered houses.
• The Côte Saint-Jacques vineyard, the furthest one North of Burgundy.

• The Fosse Dionne
• The Hôtel-Dieu: one of the oldest and biggest hospitals built in France during the Middle Age. The building was finished in 1293.

19 km from the Nivernais canal: Vézelay is a medieval town and is part of Unesco world heritage.Place to visit: the Saint-Magdalene Basilica.

The Saussois cliffs overhang the river. This is one of the major places for rock climbing in Burgundy.

The Sardy lock staircase and the tunnels of La Collancelle.

And many little villages along the river Yonne and the Nivernais canal:

Vermenton, Accolay, Merry sur Yonne, Châtel-Censoir…

And many little villages along the river Yonne and the Nivernais canal:

Vincelles, Vermenton, Accolay, Merry sur Yonne, Châtel-Censoir…

From Vincelles : 

Mini-week : Chevroches, Tannay, Corbigny, Chevroches.
56 km - 30 Locks - 17 hours

One week :  Chevroches, Tannay, Baye, Chevroches
88 km - 44 locks - 26 hours

One week :  Chevroches, Clamecy, Chatel Censoir, Vermenton, Chevroches
96 km - 46 locks - 28 hours 

1 week, one way :  Chevroches to Chatillon en Bazois
59 km - 57 locks  - 26 hours

1 week, one way :  Chevroches to Tonnerre
 137km - 58 locks  - 32 hours