belguim-french canal

[eidiohir]

Can anyone tell me of a source of info about the canal system leading from south Belguim to Paris?I want to travel from Leige to somewhere near Paris and the books I've seen don't hold a lot about this area.Any medium -book, web page,blog.I want to travel the senic route and I'm in no rush.If anyone has done the route themselves and can give some insights so much the better.

 

[nedmin]

have done this route bit late now will post tomorrow unless you get a result elsewhere.

 

[gosh]

Have done this route many times (Namur -Pont a Bar- then either Compiegne or Reims - Paris) Given a choice I like Reims and then the Marne.
Charleroi is a very industrialised area but have not done the Sambre so can't comment on that. The fine scenery lasts a lot longer than the grotty bits. Enjoy it.
Imray do (did) a single sheet chart of the French and Belgium canals. Be careful this year as the French have a heavy repair programme and many locks are closed for long periods. VNF will provide info on these closures. We are having to do a long trip via Belgium to by-pass a lock closed for 6 weeks.
PM me if you want specific info about places to stop etc.

 

[thalassa]

You can get some information on these sites:
http://www.binnenvaart.be/nl_html/iedereen/index.asp?../klanten/waterwegen.asp
And the Seine-Scheldt brochure is quite useful, and in English:
http://www.inlandnavigation.org/en/waternews/brochures_1.html
Also:
http://www.binnenvaart.be/nl_html/meerweten/index.asp?foldersenbrochures.asp
Cheers!