There are so many different journeys from Pontailler sur Saône or Gigny sur Saône, the river Seille or the "petite Saône". Discover river navigation in total freedom, with just a few locks. You can also navigate on the Canal de Bourgogne, the canalized river Doubs or the Canal from the river Marne to the river Saône. In this historical land famous for its food, discover another kind of environment with its rivers and canals shaded by reeds, oaks or willows, a paradise for herons, kingfischers and wild ducks. Also discover the traditional food like the "pôchouze" from the Bresse region (a kind of fresh water fish bouillabaisse) or typical dishes from Burgundy with famous wine from the region.

Pontailler sur Saône is a stopping place between two different areas, Burgundy and Franche-Comté. It is still possible there to enjoy swimming in the river.

Places to visit: the military buildings such as the Arsenal built by Vauban during the 17^th century, and the fortifications.

Auxonne: Bonaparte Museum.

Dole is a town rich in history and art, where you can visit around 40 historic monuments.

See the house where Louis Pasteur was born.

Saint Jean de Losne:

largest inland waterways centre in France, at the crossing of the river Saône, the Burgundy canal and the Canal du Rhône au Rhin.

Chalon sur Saône: This Episcopal town is 2000 years old. Its historic centre is well preserved. Nicéphore Niepce, the inventor of photography, was born there.

See Saint-Laurent hospital, built in 1529 on Saint-Laurent island. Visit the apothecary and its beautiful collection of earthenware.

Mini-week : Pontailler - Savoyeux - Pontailler

112 km – 8 locks – 15 hours

1 week : Pontailler - Dijon - Pontailler

130 km – 48 locks – 24 hours

Pontailler - Chalon - Pontailler

210 km – 8 locks  – 28 hours

2 weeks : Pontailler - Louhans – Pontailler

366 km – 28 locks – 50 hours

 4 week cruise :

From Digoin, Tonnerre or Pontailler
through the canal latéral à la Loire, the canal du Nivernais, the river Yonne, the canal de Bourgogne, the river Saône, the canal du Centre.

707 km – 392 locks – 154 hours

5 weeks : The "grande boucle"

From Digoin, Pontailler, Tonnerre or Briare.
Through the canal latéral à la Loire, the canal de Briare, 
the canal du Loing, the river Yonne, the canal de Bourgogne,
the river  Saône, the canal du Centre.

844 km - 366 locks - 167 hours