Destinations

Burgundy and Saône

Churches of the Saône

Dole, round trip, 5 nights

On the Saône, stops in villages with a rich religious heritage, remarkable churches, and peaceful landscapes where Romanesque architecture punctuates the discovery along the water.

Departure :

Dole

Via :

Verdun-sur-le-Doubs

Arrival :

Dole

From

490€

Dates from 03/04/2027 to 08/04/2027 (5 nights) on model Cruiser Comfort 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Discover Dole, the Little Venice of Franche-Comté

Explore Dole, a city of Art and History, with its canals and houses clinging to the hills.

Visit Saint-Léger Church in Pagny-la-Ville

The 13th-century Saint-Léger Church in Pagny-la-Ville is a remarkable place of worship. It houses a century-old organ, offering history and sacred music lovers a unique opportunity to appreciate this heritage.

Explore the Castral Chapel of Pagny-le-Château

In Pagny-le-Château, the Castral Chapel, founded in 1297, is a historic pilgrimage site. It appeals to lovers of religious heritage and medieval architecture, offering a journey through history and beauty.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Dole

Saint-Jean-de-Losne

Esbarres

Pagny-le-Château

Pagny-la-Ville

Seurre

Verdun‑sur‑le‑Doubs

Dole

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.

Saint-Jean-de-Losne

Enjoy this bustling port town where boating tradition thrives. A hub for river tourism and riverside cafés.

Esbarres

Crossed by the Saône and the Vouge rivers, Esbarres is famous for its abundant fish: pike, trout, catfish, perch, carp, and more.

Pagny-le-Château

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.

Pagny-la-Ville

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.

Seurre

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.

Verdun‑sur‑le‑Doubs

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.