Cercy la Tour
A flowery stop by the CanalFirst stopover city of the “Confluence” stopover and recently labeled Green Resort, Cercy-la-Tour is located at the junction of the Canal du Nivernais and three rivers: l'Alene, the Aaron et the walking stick. On board a boat, on foot or by bike on the towpath, enjoy the discreet charm of the waterway and its facilities.
It is a flowery stop in a pretty green setting, which awaits you in the heart of Cercy-la-Tour. Its magnificent landscaped pond and its marina, offer boaters and tourists a charming, quiet setting close to the historic center of the city.
To fully enjoy the atmosphere of the waterway, stop at the Guinguette du Port from Cercy-la-Tour. Sit back and relax and enjoy simple, quality cuisine. The icing on the cake: if you feel like it, you can even take a dip in the swimming pool located next door…
A breathtaking panorama
Ancient feudal fortress, the town of Cercy-la-Tour occupies a rocky spur offering remarkable panoramas of the town and its surroundings. Since the Cercy tower, the horizon extends endlessly between the Canal du Nivernais, the surrounding bocage and the Morvan mountains in the distance. Extend your walk until nightfall and admire the lighting of the ramparts and the statue of Notre Dame du Nivernais…A show worth seeing!
Take the “countryside” hiking trails to discover the bocage that serves as a setting for Cercy-la-Tour. Your route will be dotted with numerous panoramas dominating the entire valley and rich heritage discoveries, such as the Chevillon mill on the Cane.
Cyclists and hikers will take the towpath of the Cercy-la-Tour marina, to enjoy the atmosphere of the waterway, dotted with lock keepers' houses, works of art and bucolic landscapes.
©Jérôme Champagnat 
A town friendly to fishermen
Want to tease the fish? With the Nivernais Canal, Its ponds and rivers, you will be spoiled for choice in Cercy-la-Tour! Unroll your lines at the water's edge and wait patiently for the bite: many spots await you in this favorite area for fishing enthusiasts.
Do you favor eco-responsible fishing, without neglecting precious moments spent with family or friends? THE “No-kill” carpodrome de Cercy-la-Tour is the ideal place to combine fishing and relaxation. This place of pleasure has numerous practical facilities as well as a bucolic and educational route on the fauna and flora of the surrounding area.
When night falls in Cercy-la-Tour and darkness sets in, all the conditions are there to experience exceptional moments during a game of night carp fishing. An experience to live and share, between excitement and impatience for a record catch, under the starry sky.
Between old stones and rivers
Oppidum of “Cercacium” in the Gallo-Roman erathen feudal fortress in the Middle Ages, the town of Cercy-la-Tour has something to delight heritage lovers. Take Rue d'Aron towards the recently restored ramparts, which once protected this ancient stronghold. By going up this small steep street, more familiarly called “rue Casse-Cou”, you will reach the historic old town.
From the tower, an ancient keep of which only the base remains, admire the monumental statue of the Virgin Mary which dominates Cercy-la-Tour. On the Place d'Aligre, after visiting theSaint Peter's Church listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments, stop at the fountain, bearing the image of the Marquis and Marquise d'Aligre, former benefactors of the city.
Continue your visit, taking the walking trails near Cercy-la-Tour. The story is also part of the campaign with the Chevillon mill on the banks of the Cane, Chaumigny lock on the Nivenais Canal and the Coulonges priory…
©Tourist Office Rives du Morvan A place of conviviality
Ideally located at the entrance to the marina et along the Nivernais Canal Véloroute, the Tourist Office is the meeting point for boaters and tourists. Find out, exchange and share good deals in a friendly atmosphere; that’s also the river atmosphere! Labeled “Accueil Vélo”, cyclists are welcomed with dedicated services during their roaming… Repair kit, bicycle pump, tailored advice… Many services will be offered to you by our stay advisors!
Cercy-la-Tour tourist office
Quai Antoine Lacharme
Phone. +33 3 86 50 59 53
Seasonal opening
