Dole: the “Little Venice” of Franche-Comté. Dole is crisscrossed by many canals and overlooked by the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church. A city of art and history, it is also the birthplace of Louis Pasteur.
Enjoy this bustling port town where boating tradition thrives. A hub for river tourism and riverside cafés.
Crossed by the Saône and the Vouge rivers, Esbarres is famous for its abundant fish: pike, trout, catfish, perch, carp, and more.
Visit the stunning Castral Chapel (founded in 1297, rebuilt between the 11th–16th centuries), then relax at Lake Chour with swimming, pedal boats, and fishing.
Nestled between the Rhône-Rhine canal and the Saône River, Pagny-la-Ville is worth a visit to discover the 13th-century Saint-Léger Church, home to a 150-year-old organ.
Discover the history of Burgundy and the Saône in Seurre. Visit the Saône Museum inside the town’s finest mansion (Maison Bossuet), explore the Hôtel-Dieu with its classified interior, and stroll among brick and timber-framed homes. Nearby, the Étang Rouge eco-museum features a preserved village of traditional houses.
Ever heard of pochouse? This classic fish stew harkens back to 1950s Saône cuisine and is a local specialty. Visit the Bread & Wheat House (part of the Bresse museum), explore the historic island center, and see remaining fortifications.
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Close to the Lyon Airport