River Cruise St Jean de Losne / Mâcon / Branges

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St Jean de Losne - Mâcon - Branges

193 Km - 6 Locks

27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

Day 1

From St Jean de Losne to St Jean de Losne

0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation

Stopover : St Jean de Losne

Monument 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.
Day 2

From St Jean de Losne to Seurre

28 km, 1 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation

Stopover : St Jean de Losne > Seurre

Monument 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 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 Monument

Hôtel Dieu

Travel back in time by exploring the Hôtel Dieu, founded in 1688. Discover hospital life in the 17th and 18th centuries through the large sick ward, the Saint-Louis chapel, and the apothecary.
Nature Nature

The English Garden

Escape to the English-style garden, where tranquility reigns. Stroll among majestic trees, including a giant sequoia, and enjoy the playground area.
Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of Seurre

Day 3

From Seurre to Châlon sur Saône

45 km, 1 Lock(s), 6.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Seurre > Verdun sur le Doubs > Châlon sur Saône

Monument 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 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.
Monument 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.
Monument Monument

Le Vieux Verdun

Step back in time by following a guided tour through Old Verdun, discovering its towers, historic buildings, and remains of fortifications rich in history.
Monument Monument

Saint Vincent Cathedral

Listed as a historic monument since 1903, this cathedral, built between the 11th and 16th centuries, showcases a mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. During your visit, be sure not to miss the cloister.
Monument Monument

La Tour du Doyenné

Dating back to the 15th century, this historic tower offers a panoramic view of the city from Saint-Laurent Island. Explore the surrounding garden, which houses a linden tree from Buffon’s nurseries, a notable figure of the Enlightenment.
Monument Monument

Hôtel Dieu

Travel back in time by exploring the Hôtel Dieu, founded in 1688. Discover hospital life in the 17th and 18th centuries through the large sick ward, the Saint-Louis chapel, and the apothecary.
Nature 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.
Nature Nature

L’étang de Pontoux

Immerse yourself in nature with a walk around the Pontoux pond, where a variety of birds await you for an immersive experience.
Nature Nature

The English Garden

Escape to the English-style garden, where tranquility reigns. Stroll among majestic trees, including a giant sequoia, and enjoy the playground area.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Gastronomy Gastronomy

the Pochouse (river fish mixture cooked in a wine sauce)

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of Seurre

Sports and leisure activities 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,..
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

Kayak

Soak up the serenity of the Doubs River by kayaking while observing European bee-eaters along the riverbanks.
Day 4

From Châlon sur Saône to Tournus

30 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Châlon sur Saône > Ouroux > Tournus

Monument Monument

Tournus

The most remarkable historical builing in Tournus is the Church of Saint Philibert. This 10th century former abbey is one of the most prestigious sanctuaries of early Roman art.
Monument 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.
Monument Monument

Saint Vincent Cathedral

Listed as a historic monument since 1903, this cathedral, built between the 11th and 16th centuries, showcases a mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. During your visit, be sure not to miss the cloister.
Monument Monument

La Tour du Doyenné

Dating back to the 15th century, this historic tower offers a panoramic view of the city from Saint-Laurent Island. Explore the surrounding garden, which houses a linden tree from Buffon’s nurseries, a notable figure of the Enlightenment.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Côtes Chalonnaise

Swimming Swimming

the swimming area of ??Chalon sur Saone

Sports and leisure activities 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,..
Day 5

From Tournus to Mâcon

31 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Tournus > Pont de Vaux > Mâcon

Monument Monument

Mâcon

Mâcon is one of the oldest towns in France. However, following a succession of wars, only a few monuments remain to bear witness to this glorious past: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, the Saint-Laurent bridge, and above all the Sénécé hotel.
Vineyard Vineyard

the Mâconnais (Chardonnay, Pouilly, …)

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the waterskiing club of Macon

From mid-June to mid-September, the Mâcon club offers you the chance to try (barefoot) water-skiing on the Saône.
Day 6

From Mâcon to Cuisery

37 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Mâcon > Pont de Vaux > Cuisery

Monument Monument

Mâcon

Mâcon is one of the oldest towns in France. However, following a succession of wars, only a few monuments remain to bear witness to this glorious past: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, the Saint-Laurent bridge, and above all the Sénécé hotel.
Monument Monument

Cuisery

One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.
Nature Nature

the Natural Reserve of La Truchere

This wetland, located at the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, is the ideal location to spot the 153 species of birds local to the area, as well as something astonishing: a sand dune shaped by winds 5,000 years ago!
Vineyard Vineyard

the Mâconnais (Chardonnay, Pouilly, …)

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the waterskiing club of Macon

From mid-June to mid-September, the Mâcon club offers you the chance to try (barefoot) water-skiing on the Saône.
Day 7

From Cuisery to Branges

22 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Cuisery > Branges

Monument Monument

Cuisery

One of the four French 'cities of books', there are more than 10 bookshops, as well as a museum devoted to the history of the book.
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Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing Fishing

Fishing

To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing

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

Best current offers for the destination St Jean de Losne

Range Standard 2 2
Countess
Countess
-43%

€2,474 €1,414

From €236 / pers

Week of the 5/16/26 to 5/23/26

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220 V converter 220 V converter
220V socket 220V socket
St Jean de Losne > Branges (+€155)
Range Standard 2 2
Countess
Countess
-43%

€2,524 €1,444

From €241 / pers

Week of the 5/17/26 to 5/24/26

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220 V converter 220 V converter
220V socket 220V socket
St Jean de Losne > Branges (+€155)
Range Standard 2 2
Countess
Countess
-43%

€2,464 €1,414

From €236 / pers

Week of the 5/15/26 to 5/22/26

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220 V converter 220 V converter
220V socket 220V socket
St Jean de Losne > Branges (+€155)

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