Maps of the Burgundy canal
An illustrated map of the Burgundy Canal
This map shows the complete canal, with the important rivers, towns, and many places of interest, such as monuments and wine-growing areas.
The Burgundy Canal in France
A view of the canal's geographical location in France, the Burgundy Canal is marked in yellow
Canals and rivers in the Burgundy region
This map shows the position of the Burgundy Canal, the rivers Saône, Yonne, Seine, and Loire, and other nearby canals such as the Canal du Nivernais.
The Yonne and the northern section of the canal
This is the northern section of the Burgundy Canal. The canal flows from the southeast to the northwest of Burgundy and empties into the River Yonne at Mignennes. The River Yonne then flows into the River Seine southeast of Paris.
The central section of the canal
This is the central section of the Burgundy Canal on the northern side, with the town of Pouilly-en-Auxois at the summit. The River Armançon flows laterally alongside the canal, feeding and storing water where necessary. You will also notice the towns of Montbard and Semur-en-Auxois.
The Saône and the southern section of the canal
This is the southern part of the Burgundy Canal. Water flows southeast and downstream from Pouilly-en-Auxois, through Dijon, to the River Saône. The River Ouche flows through the market town of Bligny-sur-Ouche and joins the canal at Pont d’Ouche. The Ouche then follows the canal down to the River Saône. Water from the River Ouche is used to compensate for the canal's water supply.
The canal empties into the River Saone at Saint-Jean-de-Losne, whilst the River Ouche joins the River Saone just a few miles north of Saint Jean de Losne.
The River Saône flows southwards and then joins the River Rhone in the Lyon city centre.
Cruise navigation maps of the Burgundy Canal
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