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Remarkable Sites and Fine Wines on a Cruise through Burgundy and the Doubs Valley (port-to-port cruise)

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BESANCON - RANCHOT - DOLE - SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE - PETIT-OUGES - DIJON

From Besançon to Dijon, this majestic cruise between the Doubs valley and Burgundy will take you through authentic and traditional cities with different stories and hidden gems. You will be able to visit the Saline Royale of Arc-et-Senans, Dole or the charming city of Saint Jean-de-Losne, first river port of France home to the Musée de la Batellerie, recounting the history of navigation on inland waterways.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
    • La Saline Royale (Royal Salt works), listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
    • Dole, hilltop city and birthplace of Louis Pasteur
    • Saint-Jean-de-Losne and its monuments telling the story of its prestigious past
    • The charming country village of Petit-Ouges
    • The Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Route
  • Tastings* of local wine and delicacies
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Bicycles available on board
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
BESANCON

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6.00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

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D1
The Royal Saltworks of Arc et Senans
BESANCON - RANCHOT

We'll depart by coach to Arc-et-Senans for the tour of the Saline-Royale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal factory was built between 1775 and 1779 at the wish of King Louis XV. We'll return on board after our tour and cruise towards Ranchot.

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D2
Canal passing through Dole
RANCHOT - DOLE

This morning will be spent cruising towards Dole. In the afternoon, join us for an original and unique tour, following the "trail of the Perched Cat”. This trail refers the famous tales of a Perched Cat, written be Marcel Aymé who lived in Dole as a child.

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D3
View on Saint Jean de Losne
DOLE - SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE

We'll spend this morning cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the city and the Battellerie Museum which recounts the history of navigation, followed by a tasting* of local products.

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D4
SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE - PETIT-OUGES

We'll spend the whole day cruising towards Petit-Ouges, reaching it in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Petit-Ouges, enjoy time at leisure to discover the "circuit of the three washhouses”(1).

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D5
PETIT-OUGES - DIJON

We'll spend the morning cruising to Dijon. Enjoy some time on your own. Explore the Cité de la Gastronomie et du Vin at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route in Burgundy.  Tonight's our gala evening and dinner.

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D6
Bareuzai square in Dijon
DIJON

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.

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D7
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. The itinerary is subject to mooring availability at locks or ports, and may be modified as necessary.

(1) The Circuit of the Three Washhouses is not a guided tour.

Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.