cruising route Saint Jean de Losne / Auxonne / Saint Jean de Losne
St Jean de Losne - Auxonne - St Jean de Losne - 36 Km - 4 Locks - 6 h of navigation - 3 Nights
From St Jean de Losne to Auxonne, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : St Jean de Losne > Auxonne
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
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,
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Nature
Forêt des Crochères
Profitez d’une escapade naturelle dans la Forêt des Crochères. Avec ses 1432 hectares, elle est la plus grande de Bourgogne.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.
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,
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Nature
Forêt des Crochères
Profitez d’une escapade naturelle dans la Forêt des Crochères. Avec ses 1432 hectares, elle est la plus grande de Bourgogne.
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