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cruising route Branges / Chagny / Branges

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Branges - Chagny - Branges - 180 Km - 32 Locks - 30 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Branges to Branges, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation

Stopover : Branges

From Branges to Tournus, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Branges > Cuisery > Tournus
Monument Monument

Cuisery

One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.
Monument Monument

Tournus

The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Nature Nature

the Natural Reserve of La Truchere

This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!

From Tournus to Châlon sur Saône, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Tournus > Ouroux > Châlon sur Saône
Monument Monument

Tournus

The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone

This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..

From Châlon sur Saône to Chagny, 20 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Chagny
Monument Monument

Chagny

At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes de Beaune

From Chagny to Châlon sur Saône, 20 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Chagny > Châlon sur Saône
Monument Monument

Chagny

At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes de Beaune

Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone

This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..

From Châlon sur Saône to Tournus, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Ouroux > Tournus
Monument Monument

Tournus

The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Monument Monument

Châlon-sur-Saône

This old Roman port (Caesar's winter headquarters) still retains a military appearance; it was also the birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the Leisure Center of St Nicolas sur Saone

This large water sports center is an ideal location for tourists. Swimming, water sports, playground,..

From Tournus to Branges, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Tournus > Cuisery > Branges
Monument Monument

Cuisery

One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.
Nature Nature

the Natural Reserve of La Truchere

This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!

Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing Fishing

Fishing

To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing

Customer testimonials

Average : 5 étoiles 5/5 (based on 1 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 12, 2023, MagnifiqueCruise : Branges round trip
"We were very well advised by the team at the base, who were very helpful."

The Locks

3 type(s) of lock(s) on The Saône
  • Automatic locks
  • Automatic locks with a lock-keeper
  • Manual locks operated by boaters themselves, without any lock-keeper

Other possible cruises from Branges

Branges - Mâcon - Châlon - Branges

5 étoiles Average : 5/5

190 Km - 8 Locks - 27 h of navigation

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