Natural Park
ACHUN
Double et Triple écluses de Chavance
Place called Chavance
58110 ACHUN
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On the Nivernais canal, stop off at Chavance, in the town of Achun, to discover an atypical and impressive work of art: in a few hundred meters there are indeed a triple and a double lock!
The triple lock, made up of locks 4, 5 and 6 on the Loire slope, made up of three juxtaposed airlocks, bridges a drop of 6,70 meters on the canal.
Below, the double lock allows you to cross a new height difference and resume navigation in the direction of Châtillon-en-Bazois.
Between the two, a magnificent water station invites you to take a break and recharge your batteries. Short stroll, picnic break (or both!), enjoy the serene and soothing setting of the site.
Boating friends, the Chavance site will allow you to fully experience the pleasure of freshwater navigation and you will appreciate the charm of taking the time to cross the double and triple locks, operated in a semi-automated manner by the lock keeper who will share with you you his profession and his experience.
Walking friends, whether you are on foot or by bike, don't hesitate to stop off to enjoy this magnificent setting and enjoy the spectacle of the boats passing by!
A little tip: go up on the D25 bridge, you will then be above the triple lock! You will discover a magnificent view of the Chavance site, with the impressive perspective of the water station and the locks!
The triple lock, made up of locks 4, 5 and 6 on the Loire slope, made up of three juxtaposed airlocks, bridges a drop of 6,70 meters on the canal.
Below, the double lock allows you to cross a new height difference and resume navigation in the direction of Châtillon-en-Bazois.
Between the two, a magnificent water station invites you to take a break and recharge your batteries. Short stroll, picnic break (or both!), enjoy the serene and soothing setting of the site.
Boating friends, the Chavance site will allow you to fully experience the pleasure of freshwater navigation and you will appreciate the charm of taking the time to cross the double and triple locks, operated in a semi-automated manner by the lock keeper who will share with you you his profession and his experience.
Walking friends, whether you are on foot or by bike, don't hesitate to stop off to enjoy this magnificent setting and enjoy the spectacle of the boats passing by!
A little tip: go up on the D25 bridge, you will then be above the triple lock! You will discover a magnificent view of the Chavance site, with the impressive perspective of the water station and the locks!
Equipment
- Shaded Picnic area.
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