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ClamecyMarigny-Sur-YonneCanal du Nivernais
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Burgundy
ClamecyMarigny-Sur-YonneCanal du Nivernais
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Joachim Lindlbauer
June 12, 2026
Cycling
The Nivernais Canal
During the cold winter of 1782-1783, the Morvan forest was no longer sufficient to supply the capital with wood. It became necessary to transport wood from other forests, those of Bazois.
Work was then considered to build a small channel between the Loire and the Yonne. In 1784, construction began with the drilling of "La Montagne" from La Collancelle, and in 1786, the construction of a navigation canal was planned.
In 1840, the construction of the three tunnels was completed, then on March 15, 1841, the official commissioning of the Nivernais Canal took place.
During the cold winter of 1782-1783, the Morvan forest was no longer sufficient to supply the capital with wood. It became necessary to transport wood from other forests, those of Bazois.
Work was then considered to build a small channel between the Loire and the Yonne. In 1784, construction began with the drilling of "La Montagne" from La Collancelle, and in 1786, the construction of a navigation canal was planned.
In 1840, the construction of the three tunnels was completed, then on March 15, 1841, the official commissioning of the Nivernais Canal took place.
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Elevation 180 m
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Location: Marigny-Sur-Yonne, Clamecy, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France