Leaving
from Rogny les 7 Ecluses along the Loing canal,
you can explore the Loing valley,
land of woods and forests punctuated by charming
villages. Along the way, make a halt at Montargis,
the capital of the Gâtinais region, and don't
forget Nemours with its curiously formed Gréau
rocks and Moret sur Loing, a small fortified town
with ramparts within which you will find the house
of Clémenceau, known as "Grange batelière",
or the "Ferryman's Barn". Then you can
take a little trip down the Yonne towards Nivernais
and Burgundy : Sens, Joigny, Auxerre, Clamecy...
Taking the Briare canal, you can explore Puisaye.
At Rogny, wonder at the seven locks built under the
reign of Henry IV. Take the time to stop and visit
the awe-inspiring sight of the Canal-Bridge built
by the great engineer Eiffel. After that, the canal
running parallel to the Loire opens out before you
the beauty of the Sancerrois region and its charming
little towns ; Sancerre, with its narrow streets,
is situated on a promontory overlooking the Loire
valley (you absolutely must stop here to sample the
excellent local wines and goat cheeses !) ; St Satur
with its beach on the banks of the Loire ; and the
local gastronomic specialities of this region are
not to be missed.
