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BRIARE THE CANAL

Situated ate the right bank of the Loire, Briare has always been an important junction of waterways. Under the regime of Henri the IVth , Hugues Cosnier started the construction of the "Canal de Loyre en Seine" later known as the canal de Briare. The harbor welcomes pleasure boats from whole Europe to stay. It also links to the South of France through the canal latéral à La Loire.

The town hall is in fact an old castle of lords, the main office of the Association of the lords of the Briare Canal. It is 159 kilometers from Paris to get here, by boat, by car, by train.

To visit :
The museum ‘des Deux Marines’ and of the canal bridge. Discover throughout the years the evolution of the shipping industry of the river Loire and her canals. You’ll see the construction of the Briare canal and its inventive system of water supply of the canal  bridge; you can see it all on several films. The river Loire and her fish won’t have any secrets for you.

The canal bridge, made out of metal has been the longest bridge of Europe, 662.69 meters, for a long time. It makes it possible for boats to go across the river Loire without any risks. Gustave Eiffel did... the masonry, Daydé & Pillé did the steelwork. You could make a little walk to see the pumping factory that keeps pumping water from the river Loire into the partition reach of the Briare canal.

In 1851 the Bapterosses family buys an old china factory to integrate their buttons factory that is situated in their too narrow workshop in Paris. They continue the fabrication of buttons and also pearles and consequently porcelain (visit the church). The mosaic and china museum retraces 150 years of history. She is situated in the heart of the factory, still in working activity.

Walking through the town, you’ll discover numerous designs of mosaic on houses or some monuments like the roman sycophantic church Saint Etienne.

Many exhibitions take place in the castle of Trousse-Barrière. Discover the mythic places of Briare, which Henry Harpigny represented on stained-glass windows.

Many tourist tours introduce you to the locks of the ancient canal: Baraban, Combles, Martinet, Rivotte; and Mantelot on the left bank of the Loire.

Rialto bridge, the island « l’Île aux Chèvres », the passing place of Près Gris, Henri IV bridge, the lock “La Place” and its ancient mill, as well as the lock “la Cognardière”- the junction point with the new canal – will not have secret anymore for you. Didier, the small train’s driver, will tell you more about his city.

If you stay in Briare for a while, the opportunity to have a look at the “cinémobile”, a unique cinema in France, should not be missed. This semi-trailer opens out to create a 100 seats cinema. It travels across the region Centre. It will be in Briare, in 2012, place du Champ de Foire on Monday: 9th January, 6rd February, 5rd March, 2th April, 30th April, 28th May, 25th June, 3th September, 1th October, 29th October, 26th November. It broadcasts films shortly after their release.

The lovely, traditional market place ensures the visitor does not leave disappointed. It takes place on each Fridays morning. Coteaux du Giennois wines can be enjoyed in a multitude of restaurants.

In the vicinity of Briare, visit the Château de La Bussière, nicknamed “the Fishermen Castle”, and its vegetable garden of the Seigneurs du Tillet. In Dammarie en Puisaye, the “grange aux dimes” and the keep will doubtless grab your attention. Going to the 12th-century church in Ouzouer sur Trézée, you will admire a 15th-century half-timbered house. Ponds, rivers and canals are a paradise for fishermen.

THE HARBOR

The harbormasters’ office

Blue flag since 2008

Trophy call 2011

It is awarded to coastal destinations which have achieved the highest quality in water, facilities, safety, environmental education and management.

In the heart of the city, the river port of Tourisme de Briare-Le-Canal provides all necessary machinery for the boaters.

Quay Tchékoff and quay de la Trézée seen from the sky (Google Earth)

The quay de La Trézée and the quay Tchékoff are accessible by the lock of La Cognardière. The draught is 1.20 meters limited. Please advertise the Port Office if you want to berth.

The Port Office

• Contact
• Timetable
• Fares
• Locks list & PK
• Safety equipment of pleasure crafts in inland waterway Dec 2010
• General police regulations
• Règlement général de police (Champs d’application : Le canal du Loing et le canal de Briare)
• Règlement général de police (Champs d’application : Le canal du Centre, le canal de Roanne à Digoin)
• Sail and discover the canal du Loing
• Sail and discover the canal de Briare

You must carry on the board the general police regulations and those of the waterways you sail in. Plaisance Fuviale - Simonszand provides them in the .pdf format.

The marina – Quay Tchékoff

Since 1st January 2010, the Lyonnaise des Eaux company controls the management of the port. Thanks to its considerable experience, it can guarantee the continuity of a quality service, in a friendly atmosphere. Bruno Chanal, the harbor master, with a long background in boating, and his entire team are always listening to you, and can give you further information.

Port de Briare-le-Canal
Capitaine Bruno Chanal
Quai de la Trézée
45250 BRIARE
Fixe : +33 (0)2-38-31-24-65
Mobile : +33 (0)6-08-95-03-20
E-mail : port.briare@lyonnaise-des-eaux.fr

Use Channel VHF 12 to communicate with the Port Office.

You can order breads and Viennese pastries in the Post Office before 6 p.m. The harbor master and his team will be pleased to deliver them the following day on your boat between 8.30 and 8.45 a.m.

Diesel price : 1.55 €

LAVERIE AUTOMATIQUE FACE AU PORT

1 Quai Alexis Tchékoff

Opening hours - Harbour master office

MOORING RATES 2012

- Service for diver intervention propeller, rudder, etc. ...

- Sorting area (glass, plastic, batteries, etc. ...

A bientôt sur les pontons de Briare le Canal.

Le port de commerce - Quai Mazoyer

Port de Briare-le-Canal
Capitaine Bruno Chanal
Quai de la Trézée
45250 BRIARE
Fixe : +33 (0)2-38-31-24-65
Mobile : +33 (0)6-08-95-03-20
E-mail : port.briare@lyonnaise-des-eaux.fr

Use Channel VHF 12 to communicate with the Port Office.