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. |
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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 SaôneThe 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 SaôneThis 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. |
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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.
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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...
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.
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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.