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The Côte de Beaune Cruise
Branges > Santenay > Branges
Cruise the River Saône and the Canal du Centre on this spectacular journey past vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. Legendary names such as Rully and Mercurey are only a short cycle-ride from the canal and Santenay offers a swimming pool and casino.
- Distance: 176 km
- Cruising Time: 35 hrs
- Locks: 36
- Return Trip
Branges > Santenay > Branges
Branges
For your last evening, you can stop here if you want to start to pack and then we suggest that you take your car to Louhans if you want a restaurant for that evening, Please note that there are no restaurants in Branges, so if you don't have a car you will need a taxi to go to the restaurant, which we can organise for you
Loisy
On arriving at the lock at Loisy, you will find Michel who sells local products, regional specialities and Burgundy wines . He also sells bread, and will even help you pass through the lock, if help is needed.
Cuisery
If you need to go shopping, or if you want a restaurant meal on your first night, we recommend you to stop at Cuisery.
La Truchère
La Truchère offers a rustic charm in peaceful green countryside, next to a wetland nature reserve.
Tournus
Tournus is a town steeped in history, and down the centuries it has been an important religious centre.
Gigny-sur-saône
A small village typical of rural France. Not much in the way of restaurants and shops; but this is a very pleasant little place to dine aboard your boat and watch a Saône- Valley sunset, indulge in a little fishing, and relax.
Chalon Sur Saône
It is situated quite near to the town centre and there is a vast shopping complex close by. There is a footbridge linking the port to the old qurter of town.
Chagny
close to the town centre, the port de plaisance offers all facilities.
