cruising route Port/Saône / St Jean of Losne / Dôle

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Port/Saône - St Jean de Losne - Dôle - 153 Km - 23 Locks - 25 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Scey sur Saône to Scey sur Saône, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation

Stopover : Scey sur Saône

the Boating Base of Scey sur Saone

Located in the arm of the river Scey-sur-Saône, here you can practice water sports at the weekend.

From Scey sur Saône to Ray sur Saône, 31 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Scey sur Saône > Ray sur Saône

Ray-sur-Saône

The castle of Ray-sur-Saône was built in the year 800. In the Middle Ages it was the most significant fortified castle in Franche-Comté. Today only 2 towers remain of the original 14.

the tunnel of St Albin

After 40 years of work, this tunnel was completed in 1877. 680m in length, it allows 8km of the Saône to be circumvented.

the Boating Base of Scey sur Saone

Located in the arm of the river Scey-sur-Saône, here you can practice water sports at the weekend.

From Ray sur Saône to Gray, 41 km, 4 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Ray sur Saône > Savoyeux > Gray

Ray-sur-Saône

The castle of Ray-sur-Saône was built in the year 800. In the Middle Ages it was the most significant fortified castle in Franche-Comté. Today only 2 towers remain of the original 14.

Gray

A break from your barge in this important river part will allow you to discover the Baron-Martin Museum, the small natural history museum, and the marvelous roof of the town hall.

the tunnel of Savoyeux

This 643m long tunnel allows 9km of the Saône to be circumvented.

From Gray to Pontailler sur Saône, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Gray > Pontailler sur Saône

Gray

A break from your barge in this important river part will allow you to discover the Baron-Martin Museum, the small natural history museum, and the marvelous roof of the town hall.

Mantoche

The most noteworthy landmark in Mantoche is its church. Dedicated to Saint Nicolas, it has 4 bells, with the heaviest weighing 1664kg.

the Beach of Pontailler

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 Pontailler sur Saône to Auxonne, 18 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Pontailler sur Saône > Auxonne

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.

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,

the Beach of Pontailler

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

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.