River Cruise Pontailler / Ouroux-sur-Saône / Pontailler
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Pontailler - Ouroux-sur-Saône - Pontailler - 218 Km - 10 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 9 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 St Jean de Losne, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Auxonne > 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.From St Jean de Losne to Seurre, 28 km, 1 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : 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 Châlon sur Saône, 25 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Verdun sur le Doubs > 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.
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 Verdun sur le Doubs, 25 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > 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 Seurre, 20 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Verdun sur le Doubs > Seurre
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 Seurre to St Jean de Losne, 28 km, 1 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : 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.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 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
Other possible cruises from Pontailler
Pontailler - St Jean de Losne - Avanne - Pontailler
202 Km - 50 Locks - 37 h of navigation
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