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River cruise in Franche-Comté
With over 300 km of navigation, Franche-Comté is the ideal destination for a river cruise in the heart of nature. Discover the vineyards, the regional nature parks or the emblematic towns and cities with your barge!
With CrisBoat, you have at your disposal 8 departure bases to start your cruise in Franche-Comté: Fontenoy-Le-Château, Port-Sur-Saône, Scey-Sur-Saône, Pontailler, Saint-Jean-De-Losne, Dôle, Saint-Léger-Sur-Dheune, Branges, Louhans. To help you choose, we suggest you discover the 2 navigation areas: Petite Saône and Basse Saône
- River cruise close to the vineyards
- A river full of fish, a fisherman's paradise
- Nautical base, ideal for families
Cruise in Franche-Comté
Rent your houseboat on the Basse-Saône
A river cruise on the Basse-Saône Basin is the promise of a holiday in the midst of wildlife in the wild. This river invites you to experience a real journey through a rich history and grandiose landscapes. You will cross many vineyards such as the Mâconnais or the Côte Chalonnaise. Don't forget to stop at the water sports centres to enjoy unique experiences with your family or friends. Canoeing, pedal-boating, initiation to water-skiing are all possible!
Cruise in Franche-Comté
Rent your barge on the Petite Saône
Looking for a relaxing holiday close to nature? Take a cruise on the Petite Saône in Franche-Comté without a licence! On the programme: discover an exceptional natural heritage, cycle along the towpath and take part in water sports activities in Scey-Sur-Saône or Pontailler! What about a beach with a bar-guinguette, a shaded area, pétanque, volleyball and table tennis? Nice, isn't it?
- River cruise in the heart of the best preserved nature in Europe
- River with few locks, perfect for beginners
- Several water sports facilities
Example of boats for Franche-Comté.
From €406 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Bimini
From €222 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €292 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €330 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €350 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €551 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Continuous 220V electricity
Microwave
Electric toilets
Bimini
From €499 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €322 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €715 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Electric toilets
Bimini
From €401 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Bimini
From €576 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Dishwasher
Bimini
From €310 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220 v socket
From €448 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Flat Screen TV
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €492 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
Bimini
From €640 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
Bimini
From €426 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Flat Screen TV
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
Customer testimonials
4.7/5
(based on 38 opinion)
"We were so delighted that we are planning a cruise on the Canal du Midi next year."
"A nice stay."
"A very relaxing holiday. Great landscape. Beautiful, very well maintained old technology (locks, tunnels)."
"Amazing."
"Very relaxing."
"Very good organisation. Very professional."
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant despite a heavy hailstorm''"
"Overall, we were very satisfied."
"Everything was perfect!"
"Very good organization."
"I don't have enough words to express my satisfaction…"
"Very pleasant stay - our two granddaughters (11 and 5 years old) loved it."
"auto-translation :''Perfect.''"
"auto-translation :''Works smoothly with a German-speaking telephone hotline''"
"auto-translation :''Everything is perfect. It's still a big budget but a very satisfying stay.''"
"auto-translation :''Very satisfied, following the problem with the fridge, Canalous offered to keep the boat for another 24 hours''"
"auto-translation :''To be redone''"
"auto-translation :''Good reception and good advice''"
"auto-translation :''Perfect''"
"auto-translation :''Warm welcome, family, correct boat''"
"auto-translation :''Super home with Ewin in Pontailler, very professional, very good advice''"
"auto-translation :''Nice casual''"
"auto-translation :''Nice casual''"
"auto-translation :''A beautiful ride''"
"auto-translation :''Satisfied''"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant. Comfortable and very user-friendly''"
"auto-translation :''Excellent experience, boat very correct''"
"auto-translation :''We had a wonderful stay, excellent time, beautiful scenery''"
"auto-translation :''We had a small regret about the distance of the shops by not having provided bicycles. we'll do better next time''"
"auto-translation :''Good discovery''"
"Service was great. When the sun canopy flew off, the team supplied us another one very quick."
"auto-translation :''It was a pleasant stay in which we lost the notion of time and we are perfectly relaxed''"
"auto-translation :''Perfect very quiet to take your time and original''"
"auto-translation :''No bad surprise, everything is well explained in terms of rates and what is allowed in navigation. A stay without false note thanks to a team really attentive.''"
"auto-translation :''Satisfies expectations''"
"auto-translation :''Good''"
"auto-translation :''Exotic, discovery, nature, friendly.''"
The locks are automatic or electric, most of them manned by lock keepers. The locks close the 1st may and the 14th july. Except on the Canal du Center where some are manual.
Recommended experience for navigation on the Doubs.
Between Saint Jean de Losne and Mâcon, docking at a pontoon or in a mandatory port. Otherwise you can moor on the banks, in the countryside.
Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat in Franche-Comté
The Franche-Comté waterways cover a total of more than 300 km! This network takes you through the best preserved nature in Europe! You will navigate through forests, vineyards and villages of character. It is the ideal destination for nature lovers!
During your river cruise on the Saône, you will be able to cross several villages of character such as Auxonne, Pontailler, Ray-Sur-Saône, Fontenoy-Le-Château or Saint-Jean-De-Losne. Navigating in Franche-Comté by licence-free boat, you will discover a rich natural and cultural heritage.
Travelling with Cris Boat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
Satisfaction: 4,5 / 5
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"Very happy with this experience."