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River Cruise Branges / Villefranche sur Saône / Branges

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Branges - Villefranche sur Saône - Châlon sur Saône - Branges - 268 Km - 10 Locks - 38 h of navigation - 10 Nights

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

Stopover : Branges

From Branges to Cuisery, 22 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Branges > Cuisery
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.

From Cuisery to Mâcon, 37 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Cuisery > Pont de Vaux > Mâcon
Monument Monument

Mâcon

Mâcon is one of the oldest towns in France. However, following a succession of wars, only a few monuments remain to bear witness to this glorious past: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, the Saint-Laurent bridge, and above all the Sénécé hotel.
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!
Vineyard Vineyard

the Mâconnais (Chardonnay, Pouilly, …)

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the waterskiing club of Macon

From mid-June to mid-September, the Mâcon club offers you the chance to try (barefoot) water-skiing on the Saône.

From Mâcon to Villefranche, 39 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Mâcon > Toissey > Villefranche
Monument Monument

Mâcon

Mâcon is one of the oldest towns in France. However, following a succession of wars, only a few monuments remain to bear witness to this glorious past: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, the Saint-Laurent bridge, and above all the Sénécé hotel.
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the waterskiing club of Macon

From mid-June to mid-September, the Mâcon club offers you the chance to try (barefoot) water-skiing on the Saône.

From Villefranche to Mâcon, 39 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Villefranche > Toissey > Mâcon
Monument Monument

Mâcon

Mâcon is one of the oldest towns in France. However, following a succession of wars, only a few monuments remain to bear witness to this glorious past: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, the Saint-Laurent bridge, and above all the Sénécé hotel.
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the waterskiing club of Macon

From mid-June to mid-September, the Mâcon club offers you the chance to try (barefoot) water-skiing on the Saône.

From Mâcon to Tournus, 31 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Mâcon > Pont de Vaux > 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

Mâcon

Mâcon is one of the oldest towns in France. However, following a succession of wars, only a few monuments remain to bear witness to this glorious past: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, the Saint-Laurent bridge, and above all the Sénécé hotel.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Mâconnais (Chardonnay, Pouilly, …)

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the waterskiing club of Macon

From mid-June to mid-September, the Mâcon club offers you the chance to try (barefoot) water-skiing on the Saône.

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 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 Cuisery, 18 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Tournus > Cuisery
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!

From Cuisery to Branges, 22 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : 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.

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

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

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