In the shade of the towpath, the peaceful course of the "Roanne à Digoin" canal turns out to be a pure moment of tranquility along the water.

From 01/03 to 01/11, daily.
Navigation is not allowed all year round on the canal but from March April to November.
Opening of the Roanne, Mably and Briennon locks from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 19 p.m.

Navigation stopped from 13/11/2023 at 00:00 to 31/12/2023 at 23:59. Canal from Roanne to Digoin between pk 0,000 and pk 55,600 (the entire route).

Dug between 1830 and 1836, over 56 kilometers punctuated by ten locks, the canal, fed by water from the Loire, connects Roanne to Digoin via Briennon. It joins, in Digoin, the Canal du Center and the Canal lateral to the Loire and thus the entire network of inland waterways in France. Following the "quiet canal" means discovering Roanne and its surroundings differently, in a contemplative way. By bike, the towpath runs along this waterway allowing for a shaded family outing.

Opening

From March 01 to November 01, 2024
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Navigation is not allowed all year round on the canal but from March April to November.
Opening of the Roanne, Mably and Briennon locks from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 19 p.m.

Navigation stopped from 13/11/2023 at 00:00 to 31/12/2023 at 23:59. Canal from Roanne to Digoin between pk 0,000 and pk 55,600 (the entire route)

Prices

Free