Oneway: Saint Jean-de-Losne to Branges
Allow 4 to 5 nights
Village wine caves, as they’re called, are full of prime local vintages, and you delight in searching for the perfect one
Itinerary & Activities
- Waterways:
- River Seille
- Waterways:
- River Saône
- Lock types:
- Seille : Self-oprated locks
- Lock types:
- Grande Saône : automated locks, manned by lock-keeper
- Lock types:
- Petite Saône : Automatic oprated by a lock-keeper
Saint-Jean-de-Losne
Saint-Jean-De-Losne has seen numerous wars during the last few centuries, and was named "Belle-Defense" by the king. There are several downtown monuments about this. Walking through the streets, or over a beautiful bridge, you can also catch sight of Saint-Jean-Baptiste's church.
Seurre
A scenic town nestled next to a canal, Seurre is known for being the native village of the famous French writer, Bossuet. His house can still be visited and has been transformed into a little museum. In Seurre, you can enjoy a local popular dish, the pôchouse serruoise, made from fish.
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
This pretty and calm village is great for leisurely strolls. There are numerous houses just over the water that you can see when you cross the beautiful Floerew bridge. Verdun-sur-le-Doubs is a good place to stop and relax a bit.
Chalon-sur-Saône
Along the Saone, influenced by the history of the Burgundian kingdoms, is Chalon-Sur-Saone. Discover its long and complex history and its beautiful monuments. The market place, with the Saint-Vincent cathedral, is magnificent to see. A truly beautiful city.
Tournus
Welcome to Tournus, a wonderful city filled with mediaeval monuments and vestiges. Here, you will have the opportunity to discover the beautiful Saint-Philibert church, with its high mediaeval tower covered in green ivy. The well-preserved abbey palace is also wonderful to observe. A great place to go for a walk.
Cuisery
Cuisery is one of the four famous Book Villages of France. There are more than a dozen book shops selling collectors' items in gravure, lithography, illuminated text, early comics, etc. You will surely enjoy this cultural visit. The Church of Notre Dame is also pleasant to visit.
Branges
Welcome to Branges, a calm and peaceful town. Take the opportunity to cycle along the canal banks, and explore the area. Downtown, you can have a drink on the terrace of a French village bar.
Visit a Romanesque abbey
The tapestries and murals in the St. Philibert Abbey in picturesque Tournus date back to the eleventh century.
Celebrate nature to the max
Kids will love the interactive audio-visual displays at the Centre Eden in Cuisery !
Burgundy wine lover's
Taste the world-famous wine names such Pommard, Chasagne Montrachet, Rully and Mercurey…
Explore the historic Châlon
A city of food and history with historic half-timbered houses, churches and towers. The town comes alive at the end of July with "Châlon dans la Rue," an arts and entertainment festival!
The tasty world of fresh bread
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs boasts a fascinating little museum about the history of making bread.
Explore a timeless town
See reconstructed buildings and the aromatic gardens of a traditional Burgundy village in Seurre!
Delight in gourmet dining
L’Auberge de la Marine restaurant in beautiful St. Jean-de-Losne specialises in Coq au Vin.
Angle to your heart’s content
Relax aboard the boat and try your hand at some fishing in laid-back Gigny-sur-Saône.