Navigation Conditions And Information
Navigation on the canal is now open. Please read the information below
Canal summit and the Tunnel
The tunnel ( Bief de partage de Pouilly ), between Lock 1 Yonne at Pouilly en Auxois and Lock 1 at Escommes is closed to all navigation between 14/04/2026 09.00hrs until 14/04/2026 19.00hrs.
The pound ( Bief de partage de Pouilly ), between Lock 1 Yonne at Pouilly en Auxois and Lock 1 at Escommes is closed to all navigation between 08/04/2026 09.00hrs until 09/04/2026 19.00hrs. This also means that the tunnel is closed during these times.
Pouilly-en-Auxois to Venarey-les-Laumes
Lock 1 Yonne to lock 52 Yonne
From 7th April 2026, you must ask for permission and reserve a "slot" passage in advance to cruise on this section of the canal, whether upstream or downstream.
Navigation in this area will be available on weekdays only, from 9.00 to 11.30 in the morning and from 14.00 to 16.30 in the afternoon, and for a 5-month period (ending in August).
Lock 1 Saône to lock 76 Saône
The Panthier reservoir is undergoing an important maintenance and improvement program. The work has begun and will continue throughout 2026 into 2027.
Navigation from Lock 9 Saône at Vandensse to Saint-Jean-de-Losne is open from 28 March 2026 until 15 May 2026; after that date, navigation restrictions may apply.
Weed in the water
We'll try to keep you informed about this ongoing problem, which has affected certain parts of the canal.
This information is provided as is and does NOT replace any published bulletins (avis à la batellerie). This page is updated when possible and may contain outdated or inaccurate information. Check with the V.N.F. (Voies navigables de France) before making any decisions about using the canal and the locks.
Last updated 25 March 2026