cruising route Pontailler / Dijon / Pontailler
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Pontailler - Dijon - Pontailler - 132 Km - 48 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Pontailler sur Saône to Auxonne, 18 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
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 Longecourt, 32 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Monument
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.From Longecourt to Dijon, 16 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Monument
Dijon
Known worldwide for its mustard, Dijon is also home to the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. The old metal bridge reminds visitors that Dijon was the birthplace of Gustave Eiffel.
Vineyard
the Côte de Nuits
From Dijon to Longecourt, 16 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Monument
Dijon
Known worldwide for its mustard, Dijon is also home to the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. The old metal bridge reminds visitors that Dijon was the birthplace of Gustave Eiffel.
Vineyard
the Côte de Nuits
From Longecourt to St Jean de Losne, 14 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Monument
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.From St Jean de Losne to Pontailler sur Saône, 36 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
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.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingCustomer testimonials
5/5
(based on 4 opinion)
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"auto-translation :"Very pleasant to virtually all points of view""
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The 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
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"auto-translation :''Friendly''"