cruising route Scey/Sâone / Fontenoy / Scey/Sâone

Scey/Sâone - Fontenoy - Scey/Sâone - 144 Km - 36 Locks - 26 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Scey sur Saône to Port sur Saône, 11 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Scey sur Saône > Port sur Saône

Port-sur-Saône

This small port is tranquil and very pleasant. Among the noteworthy masterpieces of the town is the old stone bridge, as well as the bronze sculptures in the public garden.

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 Port sur Saône to Corre, 40 km, 4 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Port sur Saône > Fouchécourt > Corre

Fouchécourt

There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.

Cave of Conflandey

This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.

From Corre to Fontenoy le Château, 21 km, 11 Lock(s), 5 h of navigation

Stopover : Corre > Fontenoy le Château

Selles

A break from your barge in this small village is a real delight, with its tranquil lanes, wash house, old church and cheese dairy, which has its own museum.

From Fontenoy le Château to Corre, 21 km, 11 Lock(s), 5 h of navigation

Stopover : Fontenoy le Château > Corre

Selles

A break from your barge in this small village is a real delight, with its tranquil lanes, wash house, old church and cheese dairy, which has its own museum.

From Corre to Fouchécourt, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Corre > Fouchécourt

Fouchécourt

There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.

Port-sur-Saône

This small port is tranquil and very pleasant. Among the noteworthy masterpieces of the town is the old stone bridge, as well as the bronze sculptures in the public garden.

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.

Mantoche

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 tunnel of Savoyeux

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

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,

Hôtel Dieu

Voyagez dans le temps en explorant l’Hôtel Dieu, fondé en 1688. Découvrez la vie hospitalière des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles à travers la grande salle des malades, la chapelle Saint-Louis et l’apothicairerie.

Pontailler-sur-Saône

Pontailler-sur-Saône possède un coeur historique médiéval. L’histoire du village est entremêlée avec celle de la Saône et de ses affluents. Autrefois doté de gués et d’un port pour les péniches, la commune a pu prospérer économiquement. Maintenant, le village est une «station verte» avec un port de plaisance et une zone de loisirs le long de la Saône.

Le Vieux Verdun

Remontez le temps en suivant un parcours guidé à travers le Vieux Verdun, découvrant ses tours, bâtiments historiques et vestiges de fortifications chargés d’histoire.

Fortifications de Vauban

Parcourez les remparts conçus par Vauban et appréciez l’ingéniosité de son architecture militaire. Cette construction a été si bien conservée qu’il est encore possible de nos jours d’admirer la quasi-totalité des fortifications qui entourent la ville ainsi que les bastions et les tours. Montez sur les remparts pour un point de vue panoramique sur le paysage auxonnais.

Basilique Notre-Dame de Gray

Admirez la splendide architecture de cette basilique, fusion harmonieuse des styles gothique et Renaissance. Érigée entre le XVe et le XVIe siècle, ce majestueux édifice recèle en son sein deux précieuses reliques, qui lui confèrent le prestigieux statut de basilique mineure. Elle est également classée au patrimoine historique.

Château Louis XI

Ce château fort construit à la fin du XVe siècles est inscrit au Monuments Historiques depuis 1926. Des visites guidées de l’intéreiur sont proposées pour vous immerger dans la vie et les traditions du Moyen-Âge.

Phare de la Méditerranée

Le Phare de la Méditerranée est un ancien château d’eau transformé en restaurant avec une vue panoramique. Vous pourrez vous détendre dans le Parc Saint-Pierre situé au pied du phare.

L’église Saint-Maurice

Explorez l’église Saint-Maurice, connue pour son architecture néo-classique. Le porche monumental et les peintures murales qui ornent l’intérieur de l’église valent vraiment une visite.

Cave of Conflandey

This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.

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.

Mont Ardoux

Grimpez jusqu’au mont Ardoux pour profiter d’une vue panoramique sur la plaine de la Saône et les monts du Jura.

Le Jardin anglais

Évadez-vous dans le jardin à l’anglaise où la quiétude règne. Promenez-vous parmi les majestueux arbres dont un séquoia géant et profitez de l’aire de jeux.

Forêt des Crochères

Profitez d’une escapade naturelle dans la Forêt des Crochères. Avec ses 1432 hectares, elle est la plus grande de Bourgogne.

L’étang de Pontoux

Plongez dans la nature en faisant une balade autour de l’étang de Pontoux, où une variété d’oiseaux vous attendent pour une expérience immersive.

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

the Beach of Pontailler

the Leisure center of Seurre

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.

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.

Kayak

Imprégnez-vous de la sérénité du Doubs en faisant du kayak, tout en observant les guêpiers d’Europe le long de la rivière.

From Fouchécourt to Scey sur Saône, 26 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Fouchécourt > Port sur Saône > Scey sur Saône

Fouchécourt

There are more than 2000 wash houses in Haute-Saône, and one of the most typical ones is in Fouchécourt.

Port-sur-Saône

This small port is tranquil and very pleasant. Among the noteworthy masterpieces of the town is the old stone bridge, as well as the bronze sculptures in the public garden.

Cave of Conflandey

This cave houses thousands of bats; an outstanding natural site.

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.