cruising route Mâcon / Louhans - Châlon sur Saône / Mâcon
Mâcon - Louhans - Châlon sur Saône - Mâcon - 196 Km - 10 Locks - 28 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Mâcon to Pont de Vaux, 16 km, 0 Lock(s), 2.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Mâcon > Pont de Vaux
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
the Mâconnais (Chardonnay, Pouilly, …)
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 Pont de Vaux to Cuisery, 21 km, 1 Lock(s), 3 h of navigation
Stopover : Pont de Vaux > 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.
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, 28 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Cuisery > Branges > Louhans > Branges
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.From Branges to Tournus, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Branges > Cuisery > Tournus
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
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 Tournus to Châlon sur Saône, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Tournus > Ouroux > Châlon sur Saône
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.
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
La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.
Monument
La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
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 Châlon sur Saône to Tournus, 30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Ouroux > Tournus
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.
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
La Tour du Doyenné
Remontant au XVe siècle, cette tour historique offre une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis l’île Saint-Laurent. Découvrez le jardin environnant, abritant un tilleul provenant des pépinières de Buffon, une figure des Lumières.
Monument
La Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Classée au patrimoine historique depuis 1903, cette cathédrale construite entre les XIe et XVIe siècles offre une architecture hétéroclite, entre art roman et gothique. Lors de votre visite, ne manquez pas le cloître.
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
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 Tournus to Mâcon, 31 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Tournus > Pont de Vaux > Mâcon
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.
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.
Vineyard
the Mâconnais (Chardonnay, Pouilly, …)
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.
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