cruising route Louhans / Verdun sur Doubs / Louhans
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Louhans - Verdun sur Doubs - Louhans - 196 Km - 10 Locks - 28 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Louhans to Branges, 3 km, 1 Lock(s), 0.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Louhans > Branges
Monument
Louhans
In addition to two remarkable structures, the Church of Saint-Pierre with its multicolored tiles and the Hotel-Dieu hospital, Lohans is particularly known for its market with its cattle fair.From Branges to Cuisery, 22 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Branges > Cuisery
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 Ouroux, 35 km, 2 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Cuisery > Tournus > Ouroux
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
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 Ouroux to Verdun sur le Doubs, 38 km, 0 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Ouroux > Châlon sur Saône > Verdun sur le Doubs
Monument
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.
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.
Nature
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.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Gastronomy
the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
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 Verdun sur le Doubs to Ouroux, 38 km, 0 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Verdun sur le Doubs > Châlon sur Saône > Ouroux
Monument
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.
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.
Nature
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.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
Gastronomy
the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone
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 Ouroux to Cuisery, 35 km, 2 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Ouroux > Tournus > Cuisery
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
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
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 Louhans, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Cuisery > Branges > Louhans
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
Louhans
In addition to two remarkable structures, the Church of Saint-Pierre with its multicolored tiles and the Hotel-Dieu hospital, Lohans is particularly known for its market with its cattle fair.
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