Rent a boat to navigate in Franche-Comté on the Basse-Saône
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Boat rental on the Saône. Discover the highlights of this river cruise on the Lower Saône between Mâcon and Saint-Jean-De-Losne
From Saint-Jean-De-Losne, there are many routes available to you. You can head for Epinal for a river cruise in the heart of nature and untouched spaces, or head for Mâcon to navigate on a wild river with few locks. It is in this direction that we propose to take you.
Let's go for 135 km of waterways. In this navigation area you have 4 departure bases: Saint-Jean-De-Losne, Saint-Léger-Sur-Dheune, Louhans and Branges. You will find a towpath all along your route so don't forget your bikes to enjoy it!
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
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Navigation conditions for renting a licence-free boat on the Basse-Saône
Like the Petite Saône, the Basse Saône is a calm river and ideal for beginners. Your stay will be marked by a few automatic lock passages. If you wish to navigate on the Seille, you should know that the locks are manual, which will make the cruise a little more sportive.
We propose 4 bases to start your licence-free boat cruise on the Lower Saône: Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Branges, Louhans and Mâcon. Before starting your barge cruise, you will receive a short 1-hour training session to introduce you to barge navigation and to familiarise you with the operation of the controls.
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.
Possible cruises in The Basse-Saône.
Louhans
round trip
Branges
round trip
St Jean de Losne
round trip
Branges
round trip
Dôle
round trip
Gastronomy
Nature
Monument
Swimming
Louhans
round trip
Vineyard
Monument
Sports and leisure activities
Nature
Gastronomy
Swimming
Branges
St Jean de Losne
Branges
round trip
St Jean de Losne
Branges
Pontailler
Louhans
Gastronomy
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions
Nature
Monument
Vineyard
Pontailler
round trip
Gastronomy
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions
Nature
Vineyard
Monument
Saint Léger
round trip
St Jean de Losne
round trip
Louhans
Pontailler
Gastronomy
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions
Nature
Monument
Vineyard
Louhans
round trip
Swimming
Monument
Vineyard
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Gastronomy
St Jean de Losne
round trip
Louhans
round trip
Gastronomy
Nature
Swimming
Monument
Vineyard
River constructions
Sports and leisure activities
Pontailler
round trip
Gastronomy
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions
Nature
Monument
Vineyard
Briare
round trip
Branges
round trip
Also to be discovered
Here is the list of possible cruises on the Basse-Saône
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 €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
Customer testimonials
4.6/5
(based on 33 opinion)
"Relaxing, a refreshing change of scenery; very nice contact with the flora and fauna and the birds."
"A great time."
"We discovered a magnificent river landscape. The locks were very well maintained and entertaining, and the two tunnels a real experience."
"Very pleasant stay."
"Great."
"We were very well advised by the team at the base, who were very helpful."
"Top! Very clear map, peaceful navigation."
"All 8 crew members were delighted."
"A week to relax and enjoy life."
"We found what we were looking for: nature and calm."
"auto-translation :''Relaxed''"
"auto-translation :''Nice experience, the little Saone is really nice''"
"auto-translation :''A good time spent''"
"auto-translation :''We have adored''"
"Louhans to Pontailler Sur Saone is a highly recommended itinerary for first time cruisers. Easy waters to navigate with only about 10 locks. Recommended itinerary very helpful."
"auto-translation :''It was a pleasant stay in which we lost the notion of time and we are perfectly relaxed''"
"auto-translation :''Super very nice''"
"auto-translation :''Good''"
"auto-translation :''No stress, relaxing. Site visit that we would not have done otherwise''"
"auto-translation :''Beautiful way to discover nature''"
"auto-translation :''A new experience, a taste of freedom to the rhythm of water and calm. Nature and conviviality, a real change of scenery.''"
"Great"
"auto-translation :''Rather successful''"
"auto-translation :''The small Saône and the Seille offered us unforgettable nights docked in the wilderness. Mooring in the center of Mâcon with a magnificent view of the city and the bridge lit by night.''"
"auto-translation :''Relaxing''"
"auto-translation :''Perfect, harmonious, we made a small detour until Dole, very well''"
"auto-translation :''Beautiful area. Suiet navigation''"
"auto-translation :''Idyllic, exotic and relaxation cruise await you''"
"auto-translation :''Superb''"
"auto-translation :''Relaxing cruise''"
"auto-translation :''Superb cruise''"
"auto-translation :"A little disappointed this cruise .""
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