cruising route Dôle / Selles / Dôle
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Dôle - Selles - Dôle - 408 Km - 60 Locks - 66 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Dôle to Dôle, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
Monument
Dôle
Following the Canal des Tanneus, which flows straight through the center of Dôle, we have the opportunity to discover the old-style houses; in particular the birth house of Louis Pasteur, a native of Dôle.From Dôle to Auxonne, 31 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Monument
Auxonnne
It was in this town than Napoleon was educated; a museum and statue are dedicated to him. Auxonne is also home to an old fortified castle and a former dwelling of the Dukes of Burgundy (which has since become the town hall), as well as the Royal Gate.
River constructions
the dam needle of Auxonne
This former dam, not in use since 2011, was designed in 1848; it allowed the flow of the Saône to be regulated, especially during heavy flooding,From Auxonne to Pontailler sur Saône, 18 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Monument
Auxonnne
It was in this town than Napoleon was educated; a museum and statue are dedicated to him. Auxonne is also home to an old fortified castle and a former dwelling of the Dukes of Burgundy (which has since become the town hall), as well as the Royal Gate.
River constructions
the dam needle of Auxonne
This former dam, not in use since 2011, was designed in 1848; it allowed the flow of the Saône to be regulated, especially during heavy flooding,
Swimming
the Beach of Pontailler
Sports and leisure activities
the Nautic Club of Pontailler
This sailing club offers introductory water-skiing sessions on weekends (by appointment only); more information at the tourist office in Pontailer.From Pontailler sur Saône to Gray, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Monument
Gray
A break from your barge in this important river part will allow you to discover the Baron-Martin Museum, the small natural history museum, and the marvelous roof of the town hall.
Monument
Mantoche
The most noteworthy landmark in Mantoche is its church. Dedicated to Saint Nicolas, it has 4 bells, with the heaviest weighing 1664kg.
Swimming
the Beach of Pontailler
Sports and leisure activities
the Nautic Club of Pontailler
This sailing club offers introductory water-skiing sessions on weekends (by appointment only); more information at the tourist office in Pontailer.From Gray to Savoyeux, 29 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Monument
Gray
A break from your barge in this important river part will allow you to discover the Baron-Martin Museum, the small natural history museum, and the marvelous roof of the town hall.From Savoyeux to Scey sur Saône, 43 km, 5 Lock(s), 6.7 h of navigation
Monument
Ray-sur-Saône
The castle of Ray-sur-Saône was built in the year 800. In the Middle Ages it was the most significant fortified castle in Franche-Comté. Today only 2 towers remain of the original 14.
River constructions
the tunnel of St Albin
After 40 years of work, this tunnel was completed in 1877. 680m in length, it allows 8km of the Saône to be circumvented.
River constructions
the tunnel of Savoyeux
This 643m long tunnel allows 9km of the Saône to be circumvented.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating Base of Scey sur Saone
Located in the arm of the river Scey-sur-Saône, here you can practice water sports at the weekend.From Scey sur Saône to Fouchécourt, 26 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Monument
Fouchécourt
There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.
Monument
Port-sur-Saône
This small port is tranquil and very pleasant. Among the noteworthy masterpieces of the town is the old stone bridge, as well as the bronze sculptures in the public garden.
Nature
Cave of Conflandey
This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating Base of Scey sur Saone
Located in the arm of the river Scey-sur-Saône, here you can practice water sports at the weekend.From Fouchécourt to Corre, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
From Corre to Port sur Saône, 40 km, 4 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Monument
Fouchécourt
There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.
Nature
Cave of Conflandey
This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.From Port sur Saône to Ray sur Saône, 42 km, 8 Lock(s), 7.2 h of navigation
Monument
Port-sur-Saône
This small port is tranquil and very pleasant. Among the noteworthy masterpieces of the town is the old stone bridge, as well as the bronze sculptures in the public garden.
Monument
Ray-sur-Saône
The castle of Ray-sur-Saône was built in the year 800. In the Middle Ages it was the most significant fortified castle in Franche-Comté. Today only 2 towers remain of the original 14.
River constructions
the tunnel of St Albin
After 40 years of work, this tunnel was completed in 1877. 680m in length, it allows 8km of the Saône to be circumvented.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating Base of Scey sur Saone
Located in the arm of the river Scey-sur-Saône, here you can practice water sports at the weekend.From Ray sur Saône to Gray, 41 km, 4 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Monument
Ray-sur-Saône
The castle of Ray-sur-Saône was built in the year 800. In the Middle Ages it was the most significant fortified castle in Franche-Comté. Today only 2 towers remain of the original 14.
Monument
Gray
A break from your barge in this important river part will allow you to discover the Baron-Martin Museum, the small natural history museum, and the marvelous roof of the town hall.
River constructions
the tunnel of Savoyeux
This 643m long tunnel allows 9km of the Saône to be circumvented.From Gray to Pontailler sur Saône, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Monument
Gray
A break from your barge in this important river part will allow you to discover the Baron-Martin Museum, the small natural history museum, and the marvelous roof of the town hall.
Monument
Mantoche
The most noteworthy landmark in Mantoche is its church. Dedicated to Saint Nicolas, it has 4 bells, with the heaviest weighing 1664kg.
Swimming
the Beach of Pontailler
Sports and leisure activities
the Nautic Club of Pontailler
This sailing club offers introductory water-skiing sessions on weekends (by appointment only); more information at the tourist office in Pontailer.From Pontailler sur Saône to Auxonne, 18 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Monument
Auxonnne
It was in this town than Napoleon was educated; a museum and statue are dedicated to him. Auxonne is also home to an old fortified castle and a former dwelling of the Dukes of Burgundy (which has since become the town hall), as well as the Royal Gate.
River constructions
the dam needle of Auxonne
This former dam, not in use since 2011, was designed in 1848; it allowed the flow of the Saône to be regulated, especially during heavy flooding,
Swimming
the Beach of Pontailler
Sports and leisure activities
the Nautic Club of Pontailler
This sailing club offers introductory water-skiing sessions on weekends (by appointment only); more information at the tourist office in Pontailer.From Auxonne to Dôle, 31 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Monument
Dôle
Following the Canal des Tanneus, which flows straight through the center of Dôle, we have the opportunity to discover the old-style houses; in particular the birth house of Louis Pasteur, a native of Dôle.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingThe 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
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Dishwasher
Electric toilets
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Air-Conditioning
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220V socket
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Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
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Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
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- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
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