cruising route Pontailler / Dôle / Pontailler
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Pontailler - Dôle - Pontailler - 98 Km - 20 Locks - 17 h of navigation - 4 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 Auxonne, 31 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Dôle > Auxonne
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.
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.
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
Average :
4/5
(based on 1 opinion)
4/5
(based on 1 opinion)
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
"auto-translation :''Well but for the first time, we should have chosen a course with fewer locks''"