Departing from our base in Saint Léger-sur-Dheune, you can cruise along the Canal du Centre beside well-known vineyards such as Santenay or Rully. Extend your holiday to take in the Seille or the Saône.
Boat hiring to enjoy Burgundy wines in a few words…
Food-lovers and gourmets will be delighted by what’s on offer at the Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune base. Cruising down the Canal du Centre, you’ll go through some of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy like the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Along the Dheune, Mercurey and Santenay valleys, where the 13th century church of St-Jean-deNarosse overlooks the vineyards, Montrachet, with its famous white wines or Rully and its 12th century castle, all produce excellent vintages. On the hillside, Rully castle is a medieval fortress set among vineyards. The owner of the castle, a descendant of the Lord of Rully, welcomes tourists with a unique and authentic tour.
The
highlights of Saint Léger-sur-Dheune
- Lots of stop-off points and few locks makes this perfect for beginners
- The canal runs alongside the famous Santenay and Rully vineyards
our routes departing from Saint Léger
The routes shown are only suggestions; don’t forget that you can stop wherever you like on your cruise.
Weekend among the vineyards
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Canal du centreItinerary
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Santenay, a Côte de Beaune appellation that needs no introduction, is an ideal place for wine-lovers to stop off on their cruise. Don’t forget to book ahead for visits to vineyards; most of them require advance booking.
Tie up your self-drive boat at Chagny on a Sunday to explore its large market. A perfect opportunity to stock up with all kinds of food and some good bottles of Burgundy. You’ll also find a highly-regarded restaurant: the Lameloise, which is Michelin-starred.
Canals and rivers for epicureans
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Canal du centre, Saône, SeilleItinerary
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Santenay, a Côte de Beaune appellation that needs no introduction, is an ideal place for wine-lovers to stop off on their cruise. Don’t forget to book ahead for visits to vineyards; most of them require advance booking.
Tie up your self-drive boat at Chagny on a Sunday to explore its large market. A perfect opportunity to stock up with all kinds of food and some good bottles of Burgundy. You’ll also find a highly-regarded restaurant: the Lameloise, which is Michelin-starred.
Chalon is the department’s largest town (Mâcon comes second) and has plenty of attractions, including its former abattoir, now transformed into a cultural centre that supports street artists in their creations.
Tournus has kept three unmissable sites from its rich history: the Abbey of Saint Philibert, the Hôtel-Dieu and the old town, which still shows traces of the Roman period.
Louhans boasts the only poultry in the world with its own appellation contrôlée (since 1957), so on Mondays, it’s essential to stop off at the poultry market. This is a central feature of the town’s history, having first appeared in the reign of Louis XI in the 15th century.
At the confluence of the Seille and Saône rivers, at the junction of the Bresse and Saône valley hiking trails, La Truchère offers you the charm and calm of its greenery and lakes.
Old stones, great vintage
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Canal du centre, Saône, SeilleItinerary
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Tie up your self-drive boat at Chagny on a Sunday to explore its large market. A perfect opportunity to stock up with all kinds of food and some good bottles of Burgundy. You’ll also find a highly-regarded restaurant: the Lameloise, which is Michelin-starred.
Chalon is the department’s largest town (Mâcon comes second) and has plenty of attractions, including its former abattoir, now transformed into a cultural centre that supports street artists in their creations.
Tournus has kept three unmissable sites from its rich history: the Abbey of Saint Philibert, the Hôtel-Dieu and the old town, which still shows traces of the Roman period.
Since 1999, Cuisery has been the “book village". Explore the many second-hand book sellers and enjoy the other book-based activities, such as the book festival and the book market.
If you want to book this cruise
Browse online the availabilities
our boats available
Departing from our Saint Léger base, we can offer the range of canal boats shown below. To see the full range of cruises available, please see our self-drive boat pages or contact our team who can help you to choose.
Pénichettes Classic®
The traditional Pénichette®, very easy to pilot and perfect for couples and families.
From 2 to 7 people.
Pénichettes Terrasse®
A spacious and well-lit boat, characterised by its lovely protected terrace at the rear.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Panoramic® (ex Flying Bridge)
One of the latest range of Pénichettes®, offering considerable comfort thanks to their double inside and outside helm positions.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichette Evolution®
Based on the strengths of the existing family of Penichettes®, this new generation of boats offers a completely new cruising experience.
Linssen
Choose one of the finest yachts with the Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9 boat! Elegance, high-quality furnishings and comfortable sailing are the hallmarks of these renowned boats.
From 2 to 6 people.
Europa
Cosy, elegant and designed as small yachts, the Europa boats offer decidedly modern comfort and aesthetics.
From 2 to 6 people.
Your departure
base Saint Léger-sur-Dheune
LOCABOAT HOLIDAYS
Rue du Port
71510 – St-Léger-sur-Dheune
FRANCE
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