Remarkable Sites and Fine Wines on a Cruise through the Doubs Valley and Burgundy (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £2,127pp departing Thursday 9th Apr 2026

From Dijon to Besanon, this majestic cruise between Burgundy and the Doubs valley will take you through authentic and traditional cities with different stories and hidden gems. You will be able to visit the Saline Royale of Arc-et-Senans, Dole or the charming city of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, first river port of France home to the Muse de la Batellerie, recounting the history of navigation on inland waterways.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	9th09	AprApr	202626	Dijon, France, embark on the MS Danièle	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
	10th10	AprApr	202626	Dijon, France		12:00
Join us on an excursion along the Grands Crus wine route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll stop along the way for a wine-tasting* session. We'll return onboard and cruise to Petit-Ouges, discovering the magnificent lush, green landscapes of the Sane Valley. Upon arrival in Petit-Ouges, discover the 'Path of the Three Wash Houses(1).
	10th10	AprApr	202626	Ouge, France	17:00
	11th11	AprApr	202626	Ouge, France		08:00
The whole day will be spent cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Take the time to sit back and admire the vineyards and scenery that we'll slowly pass by as we cruise. We'll arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Losne late in the afternoon.
	11th11	AprApr	202626	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France	17:30
	12th12	AprApr	202626	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France		11:00
Join us on a visit of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, the capital of canal barging in France, which lies at the heart of the French waterways and canal system in southern Burgundy. The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Dole.
	12th12	AprApr	202626	Dole, France	18:30
	13th13	AprApr	202626	Dole, France		12:00
Join us on an original and unique tour, following the 'trail of the Chat Perch. This trail refers to the famous tales of a Perched Cat, written be Marcel Aym who lived in Dole as a child. It also refers to Dole's location, which is perched on a beautiful hillside. We'll return onboard and cruise towards Ranchot. You can use the bicycles (available on board) to ride on the bike path that follows our route on the canal.
	13th13	AprApr	202626	Ranchot, France	17:30
	14th14	AprApr	202626	Ranchot, France		09:00
The morning will be spent cruising. In the afternoon, we'll set out by coach to Arc-et-Senans for a tour of the Saline Royale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal factory, built between 1775 and 1779 in the shape of a semi-circle, was where salt workers traditionally lived and worked. Tonight is our gala evening.
	14th14	AprApr	202626	Besançon, France	18:30
	15th15	AprApr	202626	Besançon, France, disembark the MS Danièle
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Danièle

Launch Year

2016

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Lounge & Bar

The lounge is tastefully decorated, it's a quiet place where you can spend time with your friends and family. Equipped with sofa and a bar you can relax before and after dinner.

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Saone
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,127pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck (2 Beds)	£2,127pp

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 16th Jul 202616 Jul 26	2,158