Burgundy : BRIENON
The base at Brienon is at the meeting of the Morvan foothills and the boundaries of Haut Nivernais and Burgundy. Surrounded by cliffs the meandering rivers lead to hedged farmland as well numerous medieval villages and historic towns - all inviting you to stop and explore. Visit Auxerre, a town full of art and history and Mailly le Château on its rocky spur - perfect for fishing and rock climbing.
The Armançon valley leads you towards the Burgundy canal and the Tonnerre region with its castles, abbeys and vineyards.
The best bits :
No commercial traffic - waterways devoted entirely to pleasure cruising
Close to Paris (approx 2 hours by road)
Excellent network of navigable waterways
World famous wines and cuisine to try
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How to get to the base :
Just 2 hours from Paris, Brienon is accessible by motorway (Joigny exit 13 kms) and by train (Brienon).
A 2 day week-end
| Itinerary | Km / Locks |
| Brienon / Joigny and return Brienon / St Florentin and return |
32 km, 10 locks 22 km, 8 locks |
Tourist places
XIIIth and XIVth century churches old marshalling yard Loroche/ Migennes
St Thibault gothic styled church in Joigny Prieuré terrace (viewpoint)
Mini week
| Itinerary | Km / Locks |
| Brienon / Auxerre and return Brienon / Tonnerre and return |
62 km, 24 locks 70 km, 30 locks |
Tourist places
Carolingian Crypts with IXth Century frescos
Tonnerre : Old hospital built by Marguerite de Bourgogne in 1923
1 week
| Itinerary | Km / Locks |
| Brienon / Sens and return Brienon / Ancy le Franc and return Brienon / Mailly le Château and return ONEWAY : Brienon / Venarey |
150 km, 26 locks 130 km, 60 locks 124 km, 62 locks 102 km, 48 locks |
Tourist places
Old river Navy Center in Villeneuve sur Yonne
Cycle, motor vehicle and carriage Museum
Saussois Rocks, cliffs along the channel (Rock climbing possible)
Bailly caves, Auxerre, St Florentin, Tonnerre, Tanlay Castle, Ancy le Franc castle, Buffon forges, Fontenay and Montbard abbeys
10 days
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2 weeks
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