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Located at the confluence of the Saone, the Marne-Saône Canal, the rivers Albane, Bèze, Vingennae and Ognon, and based at the foot of the Mount Ardoux, Pontailler sur Saône offers spectacular views and is perfect for fishermen.
Ognon is an ideal place to take a small canoeing trip. This city, which is found between the Burgundy and the Franche Comté, is also one of the best places to enjoying bathing in the river.
The water is of good quality and during the summertime the beach is patrolled by lifeguards. A true delight for lovers of nature, or those who enjoy peace and quiet.

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To see: fishing house, arts house, the farm in the forest (tastings), the fortified village of Pesmes, the forest of Châlonnais (2nd hunting area in France, Gallic vestiges, resurgences), the Mount Ardoux, local markets with local product.

To taste: pôchouse (fresh water fish bouillabaisse), spotted ham, Dijon mustard.

To know: In Maxilly on the Saone, a professional fisherman gives lessons on fly fishing, fishing with catfish, etc… He is one of the last professional fishermen to supply a restaurant with his catches.

Most Important: village and caves of Bèzes, with remains of Bèze and galleries of craftsmen.

Navigation on the Saône

The Saone slips between the hills of the famous vineyards of the Chalonnaise coast, Mâcon and Beaujolais, then passes lawily through the fortified cities. A true paradise for fishermen, the low slope and regular flow make this a calm and gentle waterway.

Channel from the Marne to the Saône

This beautiful canal allows one to relax and enjoy the absolute calm that comes with a boating holiday. Open your eyes and look around you, you will see a multitude of birds such as a heron, or a blue tit. At its Southern end, the canal is lined with magnificent castles.

Location bateau Pontailler sur Saône

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Mespetitsbonheurs

Video Burgundy

Nine people on a Tarpon 42 N leave from the Canalous base in Pontailler to discover the Haute-Saône up to Soing, and return. Moments of live onboard.

Mespetitsbonheurs

Video Burgundy

n Haute Saône, the one way Savoyeux tunnel, 643m long, is taken by the boats which navigating on the Saône river, between Ray-sur-Saône and Gray. It is lit but there is no step to get off during the crossing...

Photographe Assénat

Video Burgundy

Pierre Assénat left with his family and friends for an inland cruise on a Tarpon, from the base in Pontailler-sur-Saône. Discover thanks to Canalous the scenery and the joy of navigating along the Burgundy waterways!

Globalgrasshopper

Video Burgundy

GlobalGrasshopper goes boating on the Saone, in France, courtesy of FPP Holidays

Carte Bourgogne Saone Seille

Discover all our tourist information from Pontailler-sur-Saône. Discover Pontailler-sur-Saône, the city of the fishermen and the renowned vineyards of the region. Rent a boat without licence and relax by navigating the canal of the Marne to the Saône in the heart of the Burgundian nature.

To know the tourist information from Pontailler-sur-Saône, you can open the interactive map in Google Maps by clicking the map below.

Tourist informations from Pontailler sur Saône

Routes Saone Seille

Suggestions for cruises from Pontailler sur Saône

Week-end

Pontailler sur Saône - St Jean de Losne - Pontailler sur Saône : 74 km - 4 locks - 10 hours

Mini week

Pontailler sur Saône - Savoyeux - Pontailler sur Saône : 114 km - 12 locks - 14 hours
Pontailler sur Saône - Dôle - Pontailler sur Saône : 104 km - 22 locks - 18 hours

One week

Pontailler sur Saône - Dijon - Pontailler sur Saône : 136 km - 48 locks - 30 hours
Pontailler s/Saône - Chalon s/Saône - Pontailler sur Saône : 194 km - 8 locks - 20 hours
Pontailler s/Saône - Scey s/Saône - Pontailler sur Saône : 208 km - 22 locks - 28 hours

One week one-way

Pontailler - Chagny - Louhans : 213 km - 33 locks - 31 hours

Two weeks

Pontailler s/Saône - St Léger sur Dheune - Louhans - Pontailler sur Saône : 411 km - 50 locks - 55 hours
Pontailler s/Saône - Montchanin - Pontailler sur Saône : 294 km - 78 locks - 54 hours
Pontailler s/Saône - Corre - Pontailler sur Saône : 310 km - 34 locks - 40 hours
Pontailler s/Saône - Besançon - Pontailler sur Saône : 218 km - 66 locks - 44 hours

In 4 weeks: Circuit of Burgundy

Departing Digoin or Pontailler sur Saône by the Canal du Nivernais, the Yonne, Burgundy Canal, the Saone, the Canal du Centre.

In 5 weeks: the large loop

Departing from Digoin Pontailler sur Saône, the side channel of the Loire, Briare canal, the Canal du Loing, Yonne, Burgundy Canal, the Saone, the Canal du Centre.


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10 / 12 people
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2 Steeringwheels

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7/9(+1) people
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