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The Rhone-Rhine Canal And The Doubs River

Example 7 Day Cruise aboard Jeanine
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Visit inland France along historic canals, and travel back through centuries of history. From Montbéliard to Besançon, barge river cruise aboard MS Jeanine on a 7-day voyage 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. You are free to bike along the banks of the Doubs River by taking the EuroVelo 6 Cycle Route or discover the various hiking paths around the town of Deluz and Pelouse Sèche (Dry Grassland) Site. 
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Highlights
  • Admire the scenery in the Doubs Valley
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Baumes-les-Dames
  • Explore the Citadel of Besançon
  • Bike alongside the ship during different times of the day
  • Hike Deluz and the Pelouse Sèche (Dry Grassland) Site
Activities
Places Visited
  • Europe
  • France
  • Baumes Les Dames
  • Besancon
  • Clerval
  • Deluz
  • European Union
  • L'isle Sur Le Doubs
  • Montbéliard
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: Montbeliard | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. in Montbeliard. After comfortably settling into your cabins, meet your crew at a welcome cocktail.

Day 2: Montbéliard | l'Isle-sur-le-Doubs

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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 to walk or cycle along the canal paths alongside the boat.

Day 3: l'Isle-sur-le-Doubs | Clerval

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.

Day 4: Clerval | Baumes-Les-Dames

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the morning cruising towards Baumes-Les-Dames. Relax and enjoy a breakfast buffet as you cruise 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 you arrive in Baumes-les-Dames early in the afternoon. Set off for a guided tour of Baumes-les-Dames. 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.

Day 5: Baumes-Les-Dames | Deluz

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the morning cruising towards Deluz. In the afternoon, discover the various hiking paths around the town. Have the opportunity to discover the Pelouse Sèche (dry grassland) site, which is part of the Natura 2000 project.

Day 6: Deluz | Besancon

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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, reach in Besancon and 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. Tonight is the gala evening and dinner.

Day 7: Besancon | Disembark

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

Ship/Hotel

Jeanine

MS Jeanine
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Modern and tasteful decor on the MS Jeanine

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Main Deck
12 cabins with private en-suite facilities and window. All cabins are equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), TV, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independant air-conditioning.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
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
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
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

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The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
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