Canal du Centre, Transportation canal in Saône-et-Loire, France.
The Canal du Centre extends for 112 kilometers through the Burgundy region, connecting the Loire River with the Saône River through 61 locks.
Construction of this waterway began in 1784 under architect Emiland Gauthey's supervision, marking the first canal system enabling boat passage from northern to southern France.
The waterway's route passes through notable wine regions including Santenay, Montrachet, and Meursault, where visitors can explore traditional Burgundian vineyards.
Modern vessels can navigate the entire length of the canal, with multiple mooring points and facilities available for both commercial and recreational boats.
The canal system features specialized engineering solutions, including a deep lock near Chalon that replaced three original locks to improve navigation efficiency.
Location: Saône-et-Loire
Architects: Emiland Gauthey
GPS coordinates: 46.79806,4.88000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Chalon Cathedral
2.3 km
Saint-Laurent
2.5 km
Abbaye médiévale Saint-Pierre de Chalon-sur-Saône
2.5 km
Chalon-sur-Saône obelisk
2.6 km
Jardin géo-botanique de Chalon-sur-Saône
2 km
Hôtel Chiquet
2.6 km
Fontaine de Neptune
2.4 km
Remparts de Chalon-sur-Saône
2.4 km
Cloître capitulaire de Saint-Vincent
2.4 km
Théâtre Piccolo – Théatre Municipal de Chalon-sur-Saône
2.4 km
Tour de Coco-l'ouvrier
2.5 km
Palais épiscopal de Chalon-sur-Saône
2.3 km
Maison des Vins
2 km
Hôtel de Sassenay (Chalon-sur-Saône)
2.6 km
Maison des Trois-Greniers
2.5 km
Atelier de stuc Benoît
2.1 km
Hôtel Noirot
2.5 km
Golf de Chalon La Roseraie
910 m
Église Saint-Symphorien de Crissey
2.1 km
Maison
2.5 km
Maison de la Mothe
2.5 km
Maison
2.5 km
Maisons
2.5 km
Echavannes Bridge
2.4 km
Église Saint-Dominique de Chalon-sur-Saône
2.4 km
Maison
2.5 km
Maison
2.4 km
Maisons
2.4 kmReviews
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