From Montbéliard to Besançon, cruise through lush landscapes and breathtaking sceneries along the valley of the Doubs. Discover authentic cities and sites with a rich heritage and unique traditions such as Montbéliard, the citadel of Besançon, the city of Baume-les-Dames or the Reposoir Chapel.
Highlights
Visit inland France along historic canals and travel back through centuries
Explore Montbéliard and its historic center, former Württemberg principality
Enjoy tasting local specialties from around the region
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. in Montbeliard. After comfortably settling into your cabins, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail.
Join a walking tour through the historic heart of Montbéliard, a former Württemberg principality. Spend the afternoon cruising towards l'Isle-sur-le-Doubs. Take time to relax and admire the beautiful scenery in the Doubs Valley, or walk or cycle along the canal paths alongside the boat.
Spend the morning cruising towards Clerval. At any time you are free to bike along the banks of the Doubs River by taking the EuroVelo 6 Cycle Route. In the afternoon, discover the hiking path to the Reposoir Chapel.
Spend the morning cruising towards Baumes-Les-Dames and reach it in the afternoon. You can relax and enjoy a breakfast buffet as the ship cruises the river for the rest of the morning. During the morning, you are free to bike alongside the boat by riding on the EuroVelo 6 Cycle Route. You can come and go as you please, returning on board at any time. Enjoy a relaxing lunch on board before arriving in Baumes-les-Dames early in the afternoon. Ready to set off for a guided tour of Baumes-les-Dames. Here you can discover the ancient town center, including typical buildings full of character, and the beautiful abbey. Enjoy a tasting of local products before returning on board.
Spend the morning cruising towards Deluz. In the afternoon, discover the various hiking paths around the town. You may have the opportunity to discover the Pelouse Sèche (dry grassland) site, which is part of the Natura 2000 project.
Spend the morning cruising toward Besancon. During the morning, you are free to bike alongside the boat by riding on the EuroVelo 6 Cycle Route. Early in the afternoon, the ship reaches in Besancon and be ready to set out on a guided tour of the Citadel of Besançon. After the visit, enjoy some free time to visit the Citadel's various museums, including the Resistance and Deportation Museum, the Comtois Museum and the Natural History Museum. Enjoy the gala and the dinner tonight.
Day 7: Besancon | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking.
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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.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Tom Dalton
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Jane Packer, our advisor, took care of all of our questions and our booking details. Great job!
Joe Swety
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