BESANCON - DELUZ - BAUMES-LES-DAMES - CLERVAL - L'ISLE-SUR-LE-DOUBS - MONTBELIARD
From Besançon to Montbéliard, cruise through lush landscapes and breathtaking sceneries along the valley of the Doubs. Discover authentic cities and sites with a rich heritage and unique traditions such as Montbéliard, the citadel of Besançon, the city of Baume-les-Dames or the Reposoir Chapel. We guarantee a memorable experience on board our cruise.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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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.
Besançon has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2008. Join us on a guided tour of the citadel with a registered guide. You will learn about the history of this exceptional defensive site as well as its role from its construction through to the present day. We'll return on board in Deluz. This afternoon, we'll set off on foot to discover the various walking paths around the town(1). We'll have the opportunity to visit the site of the Pelouse Sèche (or dry grassland) which is part of the Natura 2000 project.
We'll spend this morning cruising. This afternoon will be devoted to a guided tour of Baumes les Dames. Here we'll discover the old town including typical buildings full of character, and the fine abbey.
We'll spend this morning cruising. In the afternoon, we'll discover the hiking path to the Altar Chapel(1). Take a stroll through the heart of Clerval and admire the 16th century houses, the towers and arches around the church of this once fortified town.
We'll spend this morning cruising. We'll stop in l'Isle-sur-le-Doubs this afternoon, a chance to discover this pretty town at our own pace in its hilly, woodland setting.
Early this morning, our ship will head towards Montbéliard. We'll arrive in mid-afternoon and set off on foot for a tour through the historic heart of Montbéliard, a former Württemberg principality. Enjoy some free time for independent exploration before we return on board. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. The itinerary is subject to mooring availability at locks or ports, and may be modified as necessary.
(1) Hikes on recognized hiking paths are voluntary and not guided.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.