Port Franche-Comté

At the small Verdun-sur-le-Doubs marina, Nathalie is your captain. She'll guide you through the mooring process (first hour free of charge). The harbor master's office has undergone a complete overhaul, with a host of new services, including a renovated and redecorated bar open to all visitors, offering drinks and snacks with a view of the boats and the Doubs. The harbourmaster's office also offers rentals of rosalies (€15 per hour) and kayaks (€20 per two-seater for 1h30).

Are you planning to visit the Yonne river? Know that this charming marina is the starting point of the Burgundy Canal, and that it seems ideal to go for a ride on board of boats without a licence. All the more so as from here you can also reach the Yonne or the Canal du Nivernais, and thus cross the beautiful landscapes of the Yonne in complete peace of mind. These boats can be rented from April onwards. You will also appreciate the bucolic setting, with the beautiful wooded and flowery esplanade, conducive to pleasant moments of relaxation.

Auxonne boasts one of France's finest river ports, known as Port Royal. Located at the foot of the ramparts built by Vauban in the 17th century, the port managed by^H2Ohas 150 berths for boats from 6 to 38 meters, spread over 6 hectares. The harbor master's office welcomes boaters with all the professionalism of^H2O: reception area, showers, tourist information, rest room, wifi and webcam for boat monitoring. a further 30 berths are available along the terraces.

A hundred places are available for your sailboat or motorboat.

Located on a branch of the Canal Latéral à la Loire, the Port de La Jonction is a haven of peace at the gates of the city, for all boaters. A 220 m long pontoon, to welcome barges, and 56 places for boats of less than 15 meters make up the marina. In addition, there is a harbour master's office and numerous services. The cycling stop is very popular and has various facilities to facilitate your walks.

Close to the town center, the harbor is equipped to welcome visiting yachtsmen. In all, more than 15 berths at the halte fluviale and its reception pontoon, and a further 60 berths at the port in the Baie Mignot basin. A unified range of services: mooring contracts, Tourist Office services, souvenir store, sale of cold drinks and ice creams. Sanitary facilities, showers, laundry, garbage can, play area, picnic area and motorhome area complete the offer.

Chalon-sur-Saône is the place to be if you're just out for a stroll, or if you want to spend a week cruising the canals or the Saône. Many yachtsmen sail up or down the wide river, and enjoy stopping off in the city of Chalon. This pretty port is a haven of peace right in the center of town. Open all year round, it has around 150 berths and a water and electricity supply. Numerous services available at the harbor master's office.

This small marina is the first nautical stopover from Chalon-sur-Saône. Twenty or so berths equipped with electric hook-ups are available. Take the opportunity to stroll along the greenway and discover the surrounding countryside thanks to the bike rental service. On-site tourist information and practical facilities make this a pleasant place to stay all year round. A large play area in the shape of a boat is a welcome addition for families.

Locaboat is a company that both manages the harbourmaster's office and offers boats for rent. This small port allows boaters to stop over in the pretty town of Saint Léger sur Dheune. Twelve mooring rings and equipment allow you to stop over in complete serenity. Wifi, toilets, electricity. On the rental side, the company offers boats with or without a licence to sail freely along the canal. Three possible itineraries can be proposed so that occasional boaters can make the most of their run-of-river tour. A weekend in the heart of the vineyards of Santenay, an epicurean stay that joins Louhans and Chalon sur Saône and another that is called Vieilles pierres et grand cru that over a week brings together the first two. A fabulous way to discover Burgundy at the rhythm of a cruise.

The gateway to southern Burgundy, Decize's marina at the confluence of the Canal Latéral à la Loire, the Canal du Nivernais, the Aron and the Vieille Loire is a real draw. From here, you can connect to all the waterways of France. With a capacity of 80 boats, the Blue Flag-labeled harbor is a comfortable stopover. The harbour master's office offers a wide range of high-quality services. Nearby B&Bs and restaurants are also available. What's more, the entire site is accessible to people with reduced mobility.