
Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Losne
Saône Valley
Besançon
Sunday
We will meet you at the station or your hotel in Besançon at 5 p.m and drive to Maïtena, moored at the foot of the Citadel of Besançon (listed as a UNESCO world heritage site), and close to the Vauban fortification and the city centre.
Dinner on board.
Besançon to Thoraise
Monday
On Monday morning, after a good breakfast, we'll visit the Citadel of Besançon and the three museums inside.
After lunch on board, we will begin navigation to our first stop. We'll navigate between the river and canal and arrive at the village of Thoraise at the end of the afternoon, where we stay for the night with dinner on board.
Dinner on board
Thoraise to Ranchot
Tuesday
After a good breakfast, we'll go to visit the Royal Saltworks of Arc et Senans, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch on board, we will continue our cruise to Ranchot, our next stop where we spend the night.
Dinner on board
Ranchot to Dole
Wednesday
On Wednesday morning, we'll visit the beautiful Town of Arbois (the capital of Jura Wines).
Return to Maïtena at the end of the morning for lunch and navigation to our overnight stop, the beautiful medieval town of Dôle. This evening we'll dine in the one-star Michelin guide restaurant La Chaumière, your chef Michelin Joël Cesari will tantalize your taste buds with carefully prepared dishes.
Dole to Saint Jean-de-Losne
Thursday
Today we step back in time: we'll visit the medieval town of Dôle including the collegiate church of Notre Dame de Dôle, The Perched Circuit Cat and the city centre.
After lunch on board, we'll navigate to Saint Jean de Losne. We'll have the captain's dinner in one of the city's local restaurants on the banks of the majestic River Saone.
Dinner on board
Saint Jean-de-Losne: Au revoir!
Friday
After a hearty breakfast, disembarkation will be at 10 AM with a transfer to a predesignated point (Dijon TGV Station, local hotel...).
Please note: For guests preferring a 6-night cruise, the 6 hours of navigation between Dole and St Jean de Losne will be spread over two days:
On Thursday a cruise from Dole to Abergement la Ronce in the morning, plus a visit to the world-famous Hospice de Beaune
Friday: A cruise to St Jean de Losne with time to visit the town in the afternoon. Guest would departure on Saturday morning.

Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Losne rates
The rates shown are standard, before any applicable discounts or promotions.
2025 | |||||
Whole boat charter for 4 people, 5 nights | 18, 500 € | ||||
Whole boat charter for 2 people, 5 nights | 15, 000 € | ||||
Whole boat charter for 4 people, 6 nights | 20, 000 € | ||||
Whole boat charter for 2 people, 6 nights | 16, 200 € |
Prices include:
Local transfer between local meeting point and the hotel barge (approximate transfer duration 1hr), a luxury 5-night cruise, all meals from dinner on day one to breakfast on the last morning; wines and soft drinks, tea and coffee; excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 2 crew and use of the barge facilities, which includes bicycles.
2026 Departure dates
From May to late October
2025 Departure dates
From May to late October