The Saone Valley with France Passion Plaisance

River Saone & River Seille

In the Franche Comte region, renowned for its gastronomy and wines, you can cruise along the unspoilt rivers shaded by oaks and willows, where you may glimpse grey herons, kingfishers or wild ducks. You can take the Petite Saone with few locks, the Burgundy Canal, the River Doubs, or even the Canal de la Marne a la Saone (Canal Champagne Bourgogne).

The Bresse region is famous for its chickens. Discover the quiet wetlands and half-timbered houses that make this such a jewel. The River Seille, a tributary of the Saone, is a superb river that runs through the Bresse Bourguignonne. While you're in the town of Louhans, take time to visit the fabulous Monday market amid the arcades of the 16th century.

One week, return cruises from Pontailler sur Saone

• Pontailler sur Saone - Dijon and return
  Cruise distance 136km (84.51 miles), 48 locks, 30 hours of cruising

  River Saone and Burgundy canal

• Pontailler sur Saone - Chalon sur Saone and return
  Cruise distance 194km (120.55 miles), 8 locks, 20 hours of cruising

• Pontailler sur Saone, Scey sur Saone and return
  Cruise distance 208km (129.25 miles), 22 locks, 28 hours of cruising

One week, return cruises from Louhans

• Louhans - Challon sur Saone, Santenay, St leger sur Dheune and return
  Cruise distance 222km (137.94 miles), 42 locks, 35 hours of cruising

  River Saone and Canal du Centre:

• Louhans - Challon sur Saone - Verdun sur le Doubs and return
  Cruise distance 200km (124.27 miles), 10 locks, 22 hours of cruising

• Louhans - Macon - Tournus - Chalon sur Saone and return
  Cruise distance 196km (121.79 miles), 10 locks, 21 hours of cruising

• Louhans - Chalon sur Saone -Santenay - St Leger sur Dheune and return
  Cruise distance 222km (137.94 miles), 42 locks, 35 hours of cruising

• Louhans - St Jean de Losne and return
  Cruise distance 270km (167.77 miles), 14 locks, 28 hours of cruising

One week, one-way cruises

• Pontailler sur Saone - Louhans
  Cruise distance 172km (106.88 miles), 9 locks, 25 hours of cruising

• Pontailler sur Saone - Chagny - Louhans, one way
  Cruise distance 213km (132.35 miles), 33 locks, 31 hours of cruising

  River Saone, Canal du centre and River Seille