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The breathtaking Doubs River Valley - Natural Scenery and Architectural Beauty

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BESANCON - DELUZ - BAUMES-LES-DAMES - CLERVAL - L'ISLE-SUR-LE-DOUBS - MONTBELIARD

This cruise will guarantee a complete change of scenery along the Doubs River in completely natural and untouched surroundings. Franche-Comté's history has shaped the architectural landscape, leaving behind many amazing physical reminders over the years. A journey from Besançon to Montbéliard, our tour will take you from town to village as you discover the Doubs River Valley and its inhabitants. However, the Franche-Comté region is also known for its rich diversity of landscapes, from mountains and forests, to rapids and rivers. Here, you will relax in the great outdoors, walking and rambling through the countryside.

DAY 1: BESANCON

Boarding from 6.00 p.m. in Besançon. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Overnight.

DAY 2: BESANCON - DELUZ

Full board on board. Guided visit of the Besançon citadel, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2008. Back on board in Deluz. Free time in Deluz. Overnight.

DAY 3: DELUZ - BAUMES-LES-DAMES

Full board on board. Morning spent cruising. Take the time to use the bicycles available on board to go for a cycle ride along the EuroVelo 6 Cycle Route (2). Arrival in Baumes-les-Dames. Guided visit of the city, founded in the 5th century. Overnight.

DAY 4: BAUMES-LES-DAMES - CLERVAL

Full board on board. Morning spent cruising. In the afternoon, arrival in Clerval. Time at leisure to discover the hiking path to the Altar Chapel (1). Back on board. Overnight.

DAY 5: CLERVAL - L'ISLE-SUR-LE-DOUBS

Full board on board. Morning spent cruising. Stopat l'Isle-sur-le-Doubs. Time at leisure to discover this pretty town in its hilly, woodland setting at your own pace. Overnight.

DAY 6: L’ISLE-SUR-LE-DOUBS - MONTBELIARD

Full board on board. Morning spent cruising. Take the time to relax and admire the beautiful scenery in the Doubs Valley, or to walk or cycle along the canal paths alongside the boat. Arrival in Montbeliard. Walking tour in the historic quarter of Montbéliard. Gala evening on board. Overnight.

DAY 7: MONTBELIARD

Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkment 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.
(2) Timetables and embarkation/disembarkation points will be announced on board by the ship's Captain.
(3) Please contact us for more itinerary details. For cruise Ref. MBC, itinerary and excursion packages are different.
Alcohol can damage your health. Please drink in moderation.
Transport

Formula port/port, without transfer.

For more information about flights and transfers, please contact our call center by clicking on « Request a quote » and filling out the form, or by calling 1-800-768-7232

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For more information on a return cruise in the opposite direction, please see ref. MBC (3).


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