- Type
- Harbour
Canal halt on the Canal du Centre in Saône-et-Loire, between locks 12 and 13, in the village of Génelard.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Fluvial access via the Canal du Centre. Bief de partage side, coming from Paray-le-Monial to the south or Montceau-les-Mines to the north. Standard Freycinet gauge, maximum draught 1.8 metres. Lock operation by VNF with remote control from the boat.
Practical
Free pontoon beside the lock with plenty of space, water and electricity for short stays, though both may be switched off out of season. A cold shower and a squat toilet are available ashore. Bakery, grocery and small shops on the village square within 150 metres of the quay.
Ashore
Musée de la Mémoire de Génelard dedicated to the demarcation line of World War Two, 300 metres from the halt. EuroVelo 6 cycling route runs along the canal towpath.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 46.57712, 4.23474 (46°34.63'N 4°14.08'E)
- Country
- France
- Phone
- +33385792074
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Halte De Génelard lies at 46°34.63'N 4°14.08'E, that is 46.57712, 4.23474 in decimal degrees.
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Halte De Génelard is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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