Dôle - Selles - Dôle - 408 Km - 60 Locks - 66 h of boating - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
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Day 1 Dôle Dôle Day 2 Dôle Auxonne Day 3 Auxonne Pontailler sur Saône Day 4 Pontailler sur Saône Gray Day 5 Gray Savoyeux Day 6 Savoyeux Scey sur Saône Day 7 Scey sur Saône Fouchécourt Day 8 Fouchécourt Corre Day 9 Corre Port sur Saône Day 10 Port sur Saône Ray sur Saône Day 11 Ray sur Saône Gray Day 12 Gray Pontailler sur Saône Day 13 Pontailler sur Saône Auxonne Day 14 Auxonne Dôle
From Dôle at Dôle, 0 km, 0 lock(s), 0 h of boating
Steps : Dôle
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.
Dôle
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Dôle
the museum des Beaux-Arts of Dôle
From Dôle at Auxonne, 31 km, 9 lock(s), 5.9 h of boating
Steps : Dôle Auxonne
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.
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.
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,
Dôle
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Dôle
Auxonne
the museum des Beaux-Arts of Dôle
From Auxonne at Pontailler sur Saône, 18 km, 1 lock(s), 2.6 h of boating
Steps : Auxonne Pontailler sur Saône
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.
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,
the Beach of Pontailler
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.
Pontailler
Saturday morning
Auxonne
the House of the eau of the nature and of the pêche of Pontailler
From Pontailler sur Saône at Gray, 32 km, 4 lock(s), 5.1 h of boating
Steps : Pontailler sur Saône Gray
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.
Mantoche
The most noteworthy landmark in Mantoche is its church. Dedicated to Saint Nicolas, it has 4 bells, with the heaviest weighing 1664kg.
the Beach of Pontailler
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.
Gray
Friday and Saturday mornings
Pontailler
Saturday morning
Gray
the House of the eau of the nature and of the pêche of Pontailler
From Gray at Savoyeux, 29 km, 4 lock(s), 4.7 h of boating
Steps : Gray Savoyeux
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.
Gray
Friday and Saturday mornings
Gray
From Savoyeux at Scey sur Saône, 43 km, 5 lock(s), 6.7 h of boating
Steps : Savoyeux Ray sur Saône Scey sur Saône
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.
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.
the tunnel of Savoyeux
This 643m long tunnel allows 9km of the Saône to be circumvented.
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 at Fouchécourt, 26 km, 4 lock(s), 4.3 h of boating
Steps : Scey sur Saône Port sur Saône Fouchécourt
Fouchécourt
There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.
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.
Cave of Conflandey
This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.
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.
Port-sur-Saône
From Fouchécourt at Corre, 25 km, 3 lock(s), 3.9 h of boating
Steps : Fouchécourt Corre
Fouchécourt
There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.
From Corre at Port sur Saône, 40 km, 4 lock(s), 6.1 h of boating
Steps : Corre Fouchécourt Port sur Saône
Fouchécourt
There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.
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.
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.
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.
Mantoche
The most noteworthy landmark in Mantoche is its church. Dedicated to Saint Nicolas, it has 4 bells, with the heaviest weighing 1664kg.
Saint Jean de Losne
Saint Jean de Losne is the waterway capital of Burgundy. Situated at the intersection of the Saône river, the Burgundy Canal and the Rhône-Rhine Canal, this town is dedicated entirely to waterway cruising.
Seurre
This pleasant boat stop offers you all of its services. Here you must take the cance to visit the Hotel Dieu hospital, one of the most beautiful in Burgundy, dating back to 1688.
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Established by the Romans in the 1st century, this river port has a glorious fluvial past. The most remarkable landmark is the Hotel Dieu hospital, which still receives a few long-stay patients.
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.
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.
the tunnel of Savoyeux
This 643m long tunnel allows 9km of the Saône to be circumvented.
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,
Cave of Conflandey
This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.
the arboretum of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
This small island, situated at the confluence of the Saône and Doubs rivers, has been set up so that tourists can discover the local fauna and flora.
the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)
the Leisure center of Seurre
the Beach of Pontailler
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.
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.
Gray
Friday and Saturday mornings
Pontailler
Saturday morning
Seurre
Saturday morning
Verdun sur le Doubs
Thursday morning
Auxonne
Gray
Saint Jean de Losne
Port-sur-Saône
the Ecomusée of the Saône at Seurre
the museum of the Blé and of the Pain of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
the House of the eau of the nature and of the pêche of Pontailler
the museum of the Batellerie of St Jean of Losne
From Port sur Saône at Ray sur Saône, 42 km, 8 lock(s), 7.2 h of boating
Steps : Port sur Saône Scey sur Saône Ray sur Saône
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.
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.
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.
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.
Port-sur-Saône
From Ray sur Saône at Gray, 41 km, 4 lock(s), 6.3 h of boating
Steps : Ray sur Saône Savoyeux Gray
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.
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.
the tunnel of Savoyeux
This 643m long tunnel allows 9km of the Saône to be circumvented.
Gray
Friday and Saturday mornings
Gray
From Gray at Pontailler sur Saône, 32 km, 4 lock(s), 5.1 h of boating
Steps : Gray Pontailler sur Saône
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.
Mantoche
The most noteworthy landmark in Mantoche is its church. Dedicated to Saint Nicolas, it has 4 bells, with the heaviest weighing 1664kg.
the Beach of Pontailler
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.
Gray
Friday and Saturday mornings
Pontailler
Saturday morning
Gray
the House of the eau of the nature and of the pêche of Pontailler
From Pontailler sur Saône at Auxonne, 18 km, 1 lock(s), 2.6 h of boating
Steps : Pontailler sur Saône Auxonne
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.
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,
the Beach of Pontailler
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.
Pontailler
Saturday morning
Auxonne
the House of the eau of the nature and of the pêche of Pontailler
From Auxonne at Dôle, 31 km, 9 lock(s), 5.9 h of boating
Steps : Auxonne Dôle
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.
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.
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,
Dôle
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Auxonne
Dôle
the museum des Beaux-Arts of Dôle

BikeThere is a towpath allowing you to cycle safely on almost the whole of the Saône

FishingA river full of fish, with fewer locks.

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The Locks
3 Type of locks on The Saône
  • - Automatic locks
  • - Mechanized locks with a lock-keeper
  • - Manual locks without any lock-keeper

The Other Cruises Possibles from Dôle
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Must see : Dôle, the tunnal of Thoraise, the underground of Besancon, Besançon, Montbéliard // To discover : the lakes of Osselle


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