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Semur en Auxois, Burgundy region

The Doubs Valley and Burgundy

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Join MS Déborah on its 7-day cruise sailing from Besancon to Dijon. This majestic cruise on the Rhône-Rhine canal will take you through authentic and traditional cities with different stories and hidden gems. 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.
Burgundy flagsVineyardsDijonCruise through the banks of the Rhone RiverSemur en Auxois, Burgundy region
Highlights
  • Pass through stunning vineyards along Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Route
  • Visit the hilltop city of Dole and birthplace of Louis Pasteur
  • Explore the charming country village of Petit-Ouges
  • Join the tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne and the Battellerie Museum followed by a tasting of local products
Activities
Places Visited
  • Europe
  • France
  • Burgundy
  • Saone River
  • Besancon
  • Dijon
  • Dole
  • European Union
  • Franche-Comté
  • Petit Ouges
  • Ranchot
  • Saint Jean de Losne
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Besancon | Embark

Board MS Deborah at 6:00 pm and settle into your cabins. Enjoy your welcome cocktail before dinner. 

Day 2: Besancon | Ranchot

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. Return on board and cruise towards Ranchot. 

Day 3: Dole

This morning, cruise towards Dole. In the afternoon, join the tour followed by 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.

Day 4: Saint-Jean-de-Losne

Arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Losne this morning then join the tour of the city and the Battellerie Museum which recounts the history of navigation, followed by a tasting of local products.

Day 5: Petit-Ouges

Spend this day cruise towards Petit-Ouges and enjoy time at leisure to discover the "circuit of the three washhouses”.

Day 6: Dijon

Arrive in Dijon and join the excursion this afternoon following the Grands Crus Wine Route. The touristic Grands Crus Wine Route passes through the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards.  Tonight's the gala evening and dinner.

Day 7: Dijon | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 am.

Ship/Hotel

MS Déborah

MS Déborah

MS Déborah

MS Deborah is a modern barge constructed in the year 2016. It sails along the Canal Latéral à la Loire and offers unforgettable cruises to its guests.
Reception on the MS Déborah
Restaurant on the MS Déborah
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Main Deck
10 double cabins equipped with private bath with shower, TV, cabin-to-cabin telephone, safe, and air conditioning.
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Lower Deck
1 cabin for passengers with reduced mobility equipped with private bath with shower, TV, cabin-to-cabin telephone, safe, and air conditioning.

Notes

For children aged 2 up to 10: 20% discount on the price of the cruise, excluding flight, taxes, additional charges and service fees.

Triple Cabin Reduction: 30% discount on the price of the cruise will be given to the 3rd occupant from the same family in triple-occupancy cabins, excluding flight, taxes, additional charges and service fees.
Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program

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