Lorraines Branch

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The Lorraines Branch is a canal in central France, some 50 km east of Bourges. It is a disused branch of the Canal latéral à la Loire now serving as a feeder from the Allier River. At one time it carried traffic from the Allier via a circular lock. The Ecluse de Lorraines was 32 km in diameter with three gates providing access from the river on two levels above and below a weir. ()

Coordinates: 46°55'26"N, 3°3'25"E

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Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Lorraines Branch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais ducal de Nevers, Nevers Cathedral, Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier, Château de Villars.

6.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Palais ducal de Nevers, Nevers
167 min walk • The Ducal Palace of Nevers is a residence castle of the 15th and 16th centuries that once belonged to the counts and dukes of Nevers. Located in Nevers, France, it is classified as a French monument historique in the list of historic monuments of 1840.
6.4 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Nevers Cathedral, Nevers
165 min walk • Nevers Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Nevers, Nièvre, France, and dedicated to Saints Cyricus and Julitta. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Nevers. It is a national monument. The present cathedral is a combination of two buildings, and possesses two apses.
1.5 miS
Forts and castles
Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier, Apremont-sur-Allier
38 min walk • The Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier is a historic castle in Apremont-sur-Allier, France.
6.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Villars
159 min walk • The Château de Villard is a 14th-century castle in the commune of Saint-Parize-le-Châtel in the Nièvre département of France. During the Hundred Years' War, the fortress was of great importance and was fought over by the French, English, Armagnacs and Bourbons.
6.3 miNE
City gate
Avant-Porte du Croux, Nevers
160 min walk • The Porte du Croux is a building located in Nevers, France.
6.9 miNE
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Nevers
176 min walk • Église Saint-Étienne de Nevers-a church in Nevers, located in the northeast of the old city of the city. Built in the years 1063 - 1097.
1.5 miS
Forts and castles
Château de Meauce, Apremont-sur-Allier
38 min walk • The castle of Meauce is a castle of medieval origin located on the banks of the Allier river in the commune of Saincaize-Meauce.
6.6 miNE
Church
Chapelle Sainte-Marie, Nevers
168 min walk • The Sainte-Marie chapel, or chapel of the Visitation of the Holy Virgin, is a catholic building located in France in Nevers in the department of Nièvre.
6.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
169 min walk • Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a 4.411 km motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris and 240 km from Lyon.
6.6 miNE
Museum
Remparts, Nevers
168 min walk • The Remparts are a testimony to the old city walls, located in Nevers, France. Address : rue de la...
2.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Château du Marais, Gimouille
75 min walk • The Château du Marais is located in the Loire Valley, in the commune of Gimouille, 8 km from Nevers in the Nièvre department.