cruising route Pontailler / Montceau-les-mines / Pontailler
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Pontailler - Montceau-les-mines - Pontailler - 334 Km - 96 Locks - 64 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
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 Seurre, 46 km, 3 Lock(s), 6.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Auxonne > St Jean de Losne > Seurre
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.
Monument
Seurre
This pleasant boat stop offers you all of its services. Here you must take the cance to visit the Hotel Dieu hospital, one of the most beautiful in Burgundy, dating back to 1688.
Swimming
the Leisure center of Seurre
From Seurre to Verdun sur le Doubs, 20 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Seurre > Verdun sur le Doubs
Monument
Seurre
This pleasant boat stop offers you all of its services. Here you must take the cance to visit the Hotel Dieu hospital, one of the most beautiful in Burgundy, dating back to 1688.
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.
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.
Gastronomy
the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)
Swimming
the Leisure center of Seurre
From Verdun sur le Doubs to Chagny, 39 km, 12 Lock(s), 7.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Verdun sur le Doubs > Chagny
Monument
Chagny
At the heart of the Burgundy wine region (between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise), Chagny is bursting with great gourmet restaurants, the most famous being Lameloise (3 Michelin stars).
Vineyard
the Côtes de Beaune
From Chagny to St Léger sur Dheune, 13 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Chagny > St Léger sur Dheune
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
From St Léger sur Dheune to Montchanin, 19 km, 19 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : St Léger sur Dheune > Montchanin
Monument
Ecuisses
Formerly made up on 7 locks, the Ecuisse ladder now only features 5. In the middle of the passage you will be able to discover the history of the Canal du Centre by visiting the Canal Museum.From Montchanin to Montchanin, 24 km, 16 Lock(s), 6.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Montchanin > Montceau les Mines > Montchanin
From Montchanin to St Léger sur Dheune, 19 km, 19 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Montchanin > St Léger sur Dheune
Monument
Ecuisses
Formerly made up on 7 locks, the Ecuisse ladder now only features 5. In the middle of the passage you will be able to discover the history of the Canal du Centre by visiting the Canal Museum.From St Léger sur Dheune to Chagny, 13 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Léger sur Dheune > Chagny
Vineyard
the Côtes Chalonnaise
From Chagny to Verdun sur le Doubs, 39 km, 12 Lock(s), 7.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Chagny > 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.
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.
Gastronomy
the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)
From Verdun sur le Doubs to St Jean de Losne, 48 km, 2 Lock(s), 6.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Verdun sur le Doubs > Seurre > St Jean de Losne
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.
Monument
Seurre
This pleasant boat stop offers you all of its services. Here you must take the cance to visit the Hotel Dieu hospital, one of the most beautiful in Burgundy, dating back to 1688.
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.
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.
Gastronomy
the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)
Swimming
the Leisure center of Seurre
From St Jean de Losne to Pontailler sur Saône, 36 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : St Jean de Losne > 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 bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Centre- Automatic locks
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424 Km - 52 Locks - 67 h of navigation
Must see : the arboretum of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, the dam needle of Auxonne, Saint Jean of Losne, Seurre, Verdun-sur-le-Doubs // To discover : the Beach of Pontailler, the Nautic Club of Pontailler, the Leisure center of Seurre, the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce), the swimming area of Chalon sur Saone
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