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The three regions cruise
Topic | Sciences and discovery |
Departure | GRAY (70) |
Details | Explore the best of three regions - Franche Comté, Burgundy and Bresse on the Petite Saône, the Grande Saône and Seille Rivers. A gastronomic delight, some notable wines, abundant wildlife, excellent fishing and only 12 locks await you. For more information, visit http://www.leboat.net or send an email to info@leboat.fr / Tel: 04 68 94 42 80 |
Stop in Auxonne
With it's magnificient past, Auxonne is the link between two of our most beautiful French provinces Burgundy and Franche-Comte. This city has many attractions, on the historic perspective and the culinary attraits that include good restaurants, cafes and bars. The village is known for its tranquility and calm.
What to see / visit in Auxonne:
- The museum Bonaparte is named in honor of Napoleon. It is a beautiful site to visit due to its history and architecture.
- The Notre Dame Church
- The fortifications of the seventeenth century and the arsenal and the Vauban barracks.
- It is advisable to walk around the walls and finish the tour by the castle.
- The Station Verte will be a good stopping point for those who like sports: tennis, the swimming pool, fishing, water sports (sailing, canoeing / kayaking, among other activities ...)
- The Forest of Crochères is the largest municipal forest. You will find several trails to walk by or ride a bike under the shadow of historical trees.
- The Place forte
Accommodation nearby
Le Relais de la Route Bleue
- Saint-loup
- 04 70 45 07 73
Ethic Etapes Dijon Centre International de séjour
- Dijon
- 03 80 72 95 20
Stop in Saint-Jean-de-Losne
Saint-Jean-de-Losne is the largest river port in France, you will have the opportunity to go shopping in the local businesses, but also to fill up with water and plug electricity in our base.
What to see / visit in Saint-Jean-des-Losne:
- Town hall
- Mariners' House
- Church of St. John the Baptist. This is one of the most curious of Burgundy. The choir is directed, contrary to the Catholic tradition who wished to be turned eastward, toward Jerusalem.
- Participate in the Pardon of the Mariners during the last weekend of June
- The Batellerie museum
- The Galerie du Cerf
Accommodation nearby
Le Boat
- Castelnaudary
- 04 68 94 42 80
Stop in Seurre
The origins of the town of Seurre seem distant. When excavations were updated or extracted sediment bed of the Saone remains Celtic, Gallo-Roman and Merovingian. The presence of a ford on the river * and soil fertility had to encourage farmers, fishermen, craftsmen and tradesmen to colonize the area.
What to see / visit in Seurre:
- La maison Bossuet
- The church of Saint Martin and its carillon of 47 bells
- The historical center
- The museum of objects found in the Saône ...
Accommodation nearby
Le Boat
- Castelnaudary
- 04 68 94 42 80
Stop in Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Verdun, it is primarily the capital of pôchouse. Fishing is indeed one of the highlights of Verdun, it benefits from preferential terms through the mixing of waters of the Saône and Doubs and a little further from the Dheune. This diversity of shops, services and leisure, its location makes Verdun a common great place to visit.
What to see / visit in Verdun-sur-le-Doubs:
- Museum: The House of Wheat and Bread
- Church of Saint Jean
- Pont Saint Jean (former drawbridge)
- Rental canoes / kayaks
- The Blue Route by bike or on foot
- The Castle Island, a paradise crisscrossed by footpaths
- Its city walls and towers (Echauguette, Aldermen, Margaret Busseuil)
Accommodation nearby
Le Boat
- Castelnaudary
- 04 68 94 42 80
Stop in Chalon-sur-Saône
Chalon-sur-Saone has a town center full of old houses, buildings that have transcended time and that can be enjoyed by everyone. Let yourself be carried by history. It is a city rich in culture, rich places, events but also full of creativity, interactivity, diversity and quality. Today, the city has become a cultural capital far beyond the borders of Burgundy.
What to see / visit in Chalon-sur-Saone:
- The Fortifications of Chalon-sur-Saone in the sixteenth century
- The Cathedral of St. Vincent
- The Chapel of the Colombiere
- The hospice
- The Town Hall and its square
- Houses of the ancient city
- The Pont Saint-Laurent
- The Clock Tower
- The Coliseum (for sports fans)
- The Pont de Bourgogne
- The Museum of Nicéphore Niépce and Vivant Denon
Accommodation nearby
Le Boat
- Castelnaudary
- 04 68 94 42 80
Stop in Tournus
Tournus is a city full of history and over the centuries has become an important religious center. Streets and monuments come alive throughout the year at a rate markets, concerts and exhibitions that take place there. Beyond an international reputation for gastronomy, with its great leaders, Tournus became a favorite stop for boaters who cruise along the Saone.
What to see / visit in Tournus:
- The abbey of St-Philibert: a masterpiece of Romanesque art with a frontage to the appearance of a fortress, one can visit and learn about the various frescoes it contains
- Stroll downtown and in its picturesque streets
- The Church of St. Madeleine
- The Hotel Dieu is a museum (reconstruction of an old hospital with its original furnishings and one of the richest apothecaries)
Accommodation nearby
Le Boat
- Castelnaudary
- 04 68 94 42 80
Stop in Branges
Dominated by its church of the fourteenth century, Branges extends from both sides of the coming of the Jura and the Seille Rivers. The Marina de Branges is located on the pail in a serene calm and clean, that you can relax within a rural population that has remained simple and welcoming. Whether you like sport, music, being alone or with family, everyone can find happiness in this city.
What to see / visit Branges:
- The old mill
- Footpaths, perfect for lovers of peace and greenery
- The American Square
- The agorespace welcomes you to practice different sports. Three football pitches and two tennis courts are available and various sports clubs: gym, dance, aerobics, walking tours
- The church
Accommodation nearby
Le Boat
- Castelnaudary
- 04 68 94 42 80
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