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La Cassine

1.1Vendresse, France

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Maximum length: 65 ft

Small fluvial halt of 4 berths on the Canal des Ardennes, at the village of Vendresse in the Ardennes department.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached through the Canal des Ardennes, between the flight of locks of Montgon to the south and the junction with the Meuse near Pont-à-Bar to the north. Opening hours of the locks set by Voies Navigables de France. Limited depth typical of the canal, draught around 1.4 m.

Practical

4 berths on a straight quay beside the lock, free of charge, with water and electricity bollards. No fuel on site. Baker and grocery in Vendresse, less than 1 km from the quay. Next halt at Le Chesne, 4.6 NM south west.

Ashore

Château de la Cassine ruins and the 17th century Minim convent chapel, 400 m from the quay. Walks through the Bar valley and the Argonne forest start from the village. Departmental cycle route along the canal towpath.