Suggested cruising options Plagny*

Discover the royal river : Cruise by the Loire

Plagny: Near (6km) to city of Nevers – capital of earthenware, Former F1 race circuit and ‘Musée Ligier F1’ at Magny Cours with a collection of F1 cars (10km)

Pont-canal du Guétin: Sail across the 18-arch Guetin canal bridge, the “Bec d'Allier” protected natural area with hiking trails and bird observatory.

Apremont: Medieval village, Château d’Apremont, floral park.

Marseille-lès-Aubigny: Old maritime town, the natural meeting point of the Canal latéral à la Loire and the Canal du Berry

La Charité-sur-Loire: Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, 16th century stone bridge, Eglise Notre Dame (8th century roman architecture), historic ramparts and fortifications.

Pouilly-sur-Loire: Notable for the production of the white wine known as Pouilly-Fumé, wine-tasting opportunities, Museum of “Pavillon du milieu de Loire”

Sancerre: ‘Maison des Sancerre’ wine museum, ‘La tour des fiefs’ 14th century château remains, splendid view of the Loire valley, 16th century belfry, many shops selling art and crafts.

St Satur/ St Thibault: Old abbey, recreation centre with swimming pools, tennis courts and mini-golf, ‘Sancerrois’ golf club (18 holes)

Beaulieu-sur-Loire: Church with a superb altarpiece from the 17th century

Châtillon-sur-Loire: The Mantelot lock, 12th century ruins of Château Gaillard, 16th and 17th century wine growers’ houses, Beaches at the edge of La Loire, the island of Ousson

Châtillon-sur-Loire it is time to make the return leg of your journey, perhaps revisiting some of your favourite discoveries on route before leaving your boat at the Nicols base at Plagny