Burgundy and the Doubs valley (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £2,697pp departing Thursday 13th Aug 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
	13th13	AugAug	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.
	14th14	AugAug	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).
	14th14	AugAug	202626	Ouge, France	16:00
	15th15	AugAug	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.
	15th15	AugAug	202626	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France	17:00
	16th16	AugAug	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.
	16th16	AugAug	202626	Dole, France	17:30
	17th17	AugAug	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.
	17th17	AugAug	202626	Ranchot, France	17:30
	18th18	AugAug	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.
	18th18	AugAug	202626	Besançon, France	17:30
	19th19	AugAug	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		£2,697pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck (2 Beds)	£2,697pp
HAG_PS	Upper Deck (Double Bed - Handicaped Cabin)	£2,697pp

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 17th Jul 202517 Jul 25	1,945
Thu 31st Jul 202531 Jul 25	1,945
Thu 9th Apr 202609 Apr 26	2,659
Thu 16th Jul 202616 Jul 26	2,697
Thu 30th Jul 202630 Jul 26	2,697