6 nights · France · River cruise · Departs Besancon (France) · Visiting Ranchot-Jura, Dole-Jura, Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Ouges, Dijon · Aboard CroisiEurope on the Daniele barge
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This river cruise sails the Saone, departing Besancon.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | Daniele barge |
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,821 per person |
| Year built | 2016 |
| Guests | 24 |
| Cabins | 12 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Length | 40 m |
| Beam | 5 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Besançon rewards visitors who look beyond France’s better-known cities. Set within a dramatic loop of the Doubs, the old town has an unusually graceful setting. Above it, Vauban’s citadel crowns the hill and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore handsome squares, Roman remains and the birthplace of Victor Hugo, then discover the city’s long tradition of precision watchmaking. Its compact centre is best explored on foot, leaving time for a pause beside the river.
Ranchot is a quiet village in France’s Doubs department, between Besançon and Dole. The Doubs River and Rhône–Rhine Canal lend this rural stop its defining character, with wooded banks and easy waterside walks. Walk beside the water, or visit Besançon for its old town and Vauban citadel. Dole makes another appealing excursion, with a preserved historic centre and the birthplace of Louis Pasteur.
Dole rewards a closer look at France beyond its grand capitals. Set beside the Doubs River, this Jura town pairs a handsome old quarter with quiet canals and limestone façades. Visit the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, then see the house where Louis Pasteur was born. Dole’s compact scale makes its history easy to explore on foot, with cafés close at hand.
Saint-Jean-de-Losne sits where the Burgundy Canal joins the Saône, at a historic crossroads of water and trade. Its marina brings boating life to a compact riverside town, where stone quays recall a strategic past. Walk the old streets, visit the Musée de la Batellerie, and watch boats pass between canal and river. Beyond town, Burgundy’s vineyards and Dijon’s markets make rewarding excursions.
Ouges is a small Côte-d’Or village, best known as the site of Dijon Bourgogne Airport. Dijon lies minutes away, with medieval lanes and grand civic façades. The former ducal palace anchors the historic centre, part of the UNESCO-listed Climats of Burgundy. Beyond town, celebrated vineyards invite exploration. Look for wine estates, village markets and the region’s assured, generous cooking.
Come ashore in Dijon and discover Burgundy’s former ducal capital, where medieval streets lead to the Palace of the Dukes. Follow the bronze owl markers through the compact centre to Notre-Dame and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Taste Dijon mustard or pain d’épices, its spiced honey cake. The city is also a gateway to Burgundy’s celebrated vineyards.
Published September 24, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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