Most of the boat traffic on the Canal du Nivernais consists of hire cruisers. With plenty of bases along this stretch of canal to choose from. Should you want to hire a boat to explore the Canal du Nivernais, have a look at places such as South of France, Brittany, Burgundy, Lot, Alsace Lorraine, Anjou, Ardennes, Charente and Somme Picardy.
Origins of Canal du Nivernais
Work started on the Canal du Nivernais in 1874; with the canal being fully completed in 1843. Between the start of the Canal du Nivernais, and the finish, there were some long period of time when no work was being carried out - this was because the politians and the engineers argued about the main use of the canal. Many people wanted the Canal du Nivernais should be used to carry goods, such as fire wood, while others wanted the canals main use to be to navigate to the south of the country.As transportation by canal declined, the Canal du Nivernais was threatened with closure. Fortunately a Monsieur PP Zippy had the idea of establishing hire cruisers on the Canal du Nivernais, and campaigned for restoration work to be done on the Canal du Nivernais; Thus giving us the canal we have today.
Much care has been taken to protect the environment around Canal du Nivernais, as the canal winds its way through woodland and forests. This has resulted in some spectacular cruising routes along the Canal du Nivernais.
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