cruising route Pontailler / Besançon / Pontailler
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Pontailler - Besançon - Pontailler - 210 Km - 58 Locks - 40 h of navigation - 10 Nights
From Pontailler sur Saône to Auxonne, 18 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Pontailler sur Saône > Auxonne
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
Stopover : Auxonne > Dôle
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 Dampierre, 23 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Dôle > Dampierre
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 Dampierre to Avanne, 25 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Dampierre > Avanne
River constructions
the tunnal of Thoraise
This small tunnel was recently converted into a work of art. The blending of light, water and waterfalls at the entrance and exit lies in store for you.
Swimming
the lakes of Osselle
From Avanne to Besançon, 8 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Avanne > Besançon
Monument
Besançon
The citadel is the most noteworthy landmark in Besançon. Constructed by Vauban, it is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses three museums: the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, the Comtois Museum, and the Natural History Museum.
River constructions
the underground of Besancon
This tunnel passes under the citadel of Besançon; it was built in 1881.From Besançon to Avanne, 8 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Besançon > Avanne
Monument
Besançon
The citadel is the most noteworthy landmark in Besançon. Constructed by Vauban, it is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses three museums: the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, the Comtois Museum, and the Natural History Museum.
River constructions
the underground of Besancon
This tunnel passes under the citadel of Besançon; it was built in 1881.From Avanne to Dampierre, 25 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Avanne > Dampierre
River constructions
the tunnal of Thoraise
This small tunnel was recently converted into a work of art. The blending of light, water and waterfalls at the entrance and exit lies in store for you.
Swimming
the lakes of Osselle
From Dampierre to Dôle, 23 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Dampierre > Dôle
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
Stopover : Dôle > Auxonne
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
Stopover : Auxonne > Pontailler sur Saône
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.
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Doubs- Automatic locks