cruising route Fontenoy-le-Château / Gray / Saint Jean de Losne

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Fontenoy-le-Château - Gray - St Jean de Losne - 212 Km - 34 Locks - 35 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Fontenoy le Château to Fontenoy le Château, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation

Stopover : Fontenoy le Château

From Fontenoy le Château to Corre, 21 km, 11 Lock(s), 5 h of navigation

Stopover : Fontenoy le Château > Corre

From Corre to Port sur Saône, 40 km, 4 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation

Stopover : 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.

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

Stopover : 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.

From Ray sur Saône to Gray, 41 km, 4 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : 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.

From Gray to Pontailler sur Saône, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : 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.

From Pontailler sur Saône to St Jean de Losne, 36 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Pontailler sur Saône > Auxonne > St Jean de Losne

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.

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.