Practical info

Mooring

You can moor along the canal wherever you like for a few minutes or longer or even for the night.  But avoid the curves of the river, bridges and leave enough space for passing barges.
It is forbidden to moor to trees, signposts, parapets: use solid stakes planted in the ground.  Do not attach a cable or rope across the tow path.

 

Navigation guide

We sell navigation guides so that you can prepare your cruise.

Locks

Passing locks is for free with a tip being optional.
Passing locks is simple and without danger, if you respect some basic rules.  In case the locks are manual, the lock keeper will appreciate your help.  You will also gain some time.

Timetable of the locks : 9 h - 12 h and 13 h -19 h

Passing a lock takes 15 minutes.
If the gates are closed, please keep enough distance to avoid the washes caused by the filling or draining of the lock. Conform to the instructions given by the lock keeper. Do not release the ropes before the locking is completely finished.

Maneuvers

Handling our boats is easy. All maneuvers and approaches of obstacles must be done with reduced speed.  Accosting, passing locks, ... should be done calmly and without panicking.  In our region you might meet commercial barges along your tour.  They have priority and will pass the locks first.

Fishing

Fishing is authorized.  Do not forget your permit.  However you can buy a permit in Briare. 
You will see a lot of fishermen at the steep banks: slow down and, if possible, take a distance. They will appreciate it.

Signposting

In the logbook you will find a section with the explanation of the navigation signposting as well as the fluvial map and other useful information.

Maximum speed

In order to protect the steep banks of the canals, the speed is limited at 6 km/h.