From one stopover to another

Unexpected heritage

In Burgundy, recreational boaters have such a fantastic range of historic and cultural heritage to discover along the water's edge. That's right, river tourism is not just about the pleasures of sailing. It is also an opportunity to drop anchor and explore the banks and surrounding area, dotted with towns, villages and châteaus.

The towns and villages on the water's edge

On the banks of Burgundy Canal

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Château et jardins de Tanlay en Bourgogne

Tanlay

The port of Tanlay is a very pleasant place to stop off, before then exploring one of the most beautiful monuments of the Renaissance in Burgundy: the Château de Tanlay.

Château de Tanlay
Château-d'Ancy-le-Franc
Château d'Ancy le Franc et ses jardins

Ancy-le-Franc

Once you've moored your boat, head for the Château d’Ancy-le-Franc, a treasure of the Renaissance, and perfect example of symmetry and elegance.

Château d’Ancy-le-Franc
Office de Tourisme de Dijon

Dijon

The old commercial port of Dijon has been converted into a marina, and is now the destination for river tourism, cycle routes, cultural and gourmet heritage.

Stopover in Dijon

On the banks of the Canal du Centre

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Chalon-sur-Saône

Come and explore the town, the cathedral, Chardonnay and the world of Nicéphore Niepce, the inventor of photography.

Stopover in Chalon-sur-Saône
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Paray-le-Monial

It is worth stopping here for the basilica, a superb masterpiece of Roman art, and also to explore the town for the afternoon.

Stopover in Paray-le-Monial
Château de COuches

Château de Couches

Experience the Middle Ages at the Château de Couches, with its dungeon and underground galleries, chapel and Tour de la Justice.

Château de Couches

On the banks of the Yonne and Nivernais Canal

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Auxerre

Auxerre is an unmissable stopover, very popular with recreational boaters from all over the world.

Stopover in Auxerre

Sens

Leave the port and discover the must-see of the town: Saint-Etienne Cathedral. Then take the time to wander the streets of the town and admire the architectural treasures.

Stopover in Sens
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Joigny

Classified monuments, renowned wines, majestic churches, everything the inquisitive recreational boater could ask for.

Stopover in Joigny

Around the Val de Loire

Alain Doire - BFC Tourisme

Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses

This one-of-a-kind, 17th-century masterpiece is not-to-be-missed.

Stopover in Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses
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Nevers

Leave your boat at the port and follow the blue markings on the ground to learn about the history of Nevers.

Stopover in Nevers
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La Charité-sur-Loire

On the banks of the Loire, La Charité-sur-Loire is a charming medieval walled town.

Stopover in La Charité-sur-Loire

By bicycle

Leave your boat behind and go for a leisurely bike ride along the canals and rivers of Burgundy. You can explore the region in a very different way from the easy and pleasant Greenways.

Cycling along the water's edge

On the banks of the Saône

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Chalon-sur-Saône

The marina has all the facilities you need for the ideal stopover. A great starting point for an exploration of this Town of Art and History.

Stopover in Chalon-sur-Saône
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Vue sur la Saône, Tournus et son abbaye Saint-Philibert

Tournus

Tournus has many surprises up its sleeve. This is a great stopover for recreational boaters who are fond of religious heritage and good food and drink!

Stopover in Tournus
Bourgogne Tourisme / Alain Doire

Mâcon

This is THE ultimate town to drop anchor for a day, with the marina, exciting history of the town and beautiful heritage sites.

Stopover in Mâcon

On the banks of the Seille

La Truchère

This is the ideal place to stop for fans of the countryside and wildlife.

Stopover in La Truchère

All the towns and villages on the water's edge

Choose the waterway you'd like to sail along and find the full list of towns and villages to explore on your way.

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Lock keeper's houses

Traditional "guinguette", museum, holiday gîte on the water's edge: in Burgundy, we know how to bring these former lock keeper's houses back to life, much to the delight of recreational boaters and visitors!

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