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

6 nights from £1,945pp departing Thursday 24th Jul 2025

From Besanon to Dijon, this majestic cruise between the Doubs valley and Burgundy 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
	24th24	JulJul	202525	Besançon, 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.
	25th25	JulJul	202525	Besançon, France		09:00
We'll depart by coach to Arc-et-Senans for the tour of the Saline-Royale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal factory was built between 1775 and 1779 at the wish of King Louis XV. We'll return on board after our tour and cruise towards Ranchot.
	25th25	JulJul	202525	Ranchot, France	17:30
	26th26	JulJul	202525	Ranchot, France		07:00
This morning will be spent cruising towards Dole. In the afternoon, join us for an original and unique tour, following the 'trail of the Perched Cat. This trail refers the famous tales of a Perched Cat, written be Marcel Aym who lived in Dole as a child.
	26th26	JulJul	202525	Dole, France	12:30
	27th27	JulJul	202525	Dole, France		08:00
We'll spend this morning cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the city and the Battellerie Museum which recounts the history of navigation, followed by a tasting* of local products.
	27th27	JulJul	202525	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France	14:30
	28th28	JulJul	202525	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France		07:00
We'll spend the whole day cruising towards Petit-Ouges, reaching it in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Petit-Ouges, enjoy time at leisure to discover the 'circuit of the three washhouses(1).
	28th28	JulJul	202525	Ouge, France	16:30
	29th29	JulJul	202525	Ouge, France		07:00
We'll spend the morning cruising to Dijon. Enjoy some time on your own. Explore the Cit de la Gastronomie et du Vin at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route in Burgundy. Tonight's our gala evening and dinner.
	29th29	JulJul	202525	Dijon, France	11:00
	30th30	JulJul	202525	Dijon, 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		£1,945pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck (2 Beds)	£1,945pp
HAG_PS	Upper Deck (Double Bed - Handicaped Cabin)	£1,945pp