The best parking spot is also a aire for services for motorhomes, but everyone parks there. It is on the left as you look at the Pont Canal de Briare.

There is a slope going down to the Canal Bridge across the Loire. Each side has a cafe before going onto the bridge. Having crossed the Pont Canal de Briare the walk on the South side turns to compacted stone which is not very good. However if you crossed on the North side it continues with tarmac but the walk soon meets the main road.

You are better walking next to the Loire on the East bank (Briare) afterwards if you wish to have a longer walk. Having come back across the Pont Canel de Briare. Therre. As there are steps down to the river you need to drive a very short distance and park at the Jardin des Vignes at the end of the Rue du Pont des Vignes. There is then a tarmac path