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MS Danièle, 6 Night Remarkable Sites and Fine Wines on a Cruise through the Doubs Valley and Burgundy ex Dijon, Burgundy, France to Besancon

Cruise MS Danièle, 6 Night Remarkable Sites and Fine Wines on a Cruise through the Doubs Valley and Burgundy ex Dijon, Burgundy, France to Besancon
Cruise Line CroisiEurope
Ship MS Danièle
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Dijon, Burgundy, France onboard MS Danièle
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 09 Apr 2026
Cruise Description From Dijon to Besançon, 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 Musée de la Batellerie, recounting the history of navigation on inland waterways.

Day 1
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.

Day 2
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 Saône Valley. Upon arrival in Petit-Ouges, discover the "Path of the Three Wash Houses”(1).

Day 3
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.

Day 4
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.

Day 5
Join us on an original and unique tour, following the "trail of the Chat Perché”. This trail refers to the famous tales of a Perched Cat, written be Marcel Aymé 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.

Day 6
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.

Day 7
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Sailing Dates
16 Jul 2026
09 Apr 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
9 Apr 2026 Dijon, Burgundy, France 6:00 PM
10 Apr 2026 Dijon, Burgundy, France 12:00 PM
10 Apr 2026 Petit Ouges, France 5:00 PM
11 Apr 2026 Petit Ouges, France 8:00 AM
11 Apr 2026 St Jean de Losne, France 5:30 PM
12 Apr 2026 St Jean de Losne, France 11:00 AM
12 Apr 2026 Dole, France 6:30 PM
13 Apr 2026 Dole, France 12:00 PM
13 Apr 2026 Ranchot, France 5:30 PM
14 Apr 2026 Ranchot, France 9:00 AM
14 Apr 2026 Besancon, France 6:30 PM
15 Apr 2026 Besancon, France 9:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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