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Branges

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Our base in Branges

870 rue du Bourg, 71500 Branges
Branges

About Branges

Branges is situated on the pretty River Seille, bursting with wildlife and beauty. Be sure to stop for a walk (or hike) through the nature reserve at La Trunchère (4hrs from Branges) where the Seille intersects with the River Saône. South lies historic Mâcon (7.5hrs from Branges), one of the oldest cities in France or head north to explore Burgundy’s premium Cru vineyards from Chagny (13.5 hrs from Branges).

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From Branges it is:

  • 49hrs (38 locks) to our base in Fontenoy-le-Château
  • 17hrs (6 locks) to our base in St. Jean-de-Losne 

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What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Wifi
  • Fridge

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Vacation Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Practical Extras

  • Early check-in & late check-out
  • Boat cleaning
  • Parking – (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
  • Car transfer (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
  • Eco cleaning pack
  • L.E.D. lantern
  • Top-deck cushions
  • Grocery packs
  • Wifi packs

Fun Extras

  • Bike hire
  • Special occasion gift baskets
  • Gas barbecues
  • Angling dinghy and outboard

Travel to Branges

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Trains

Closest train station(s):

  • Louhans: 4 km  
  • Chalon sur Saone: 35km

By road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Directions from Calais

From Calais take A26 to Reims, then A4 to Châlon-sur-Marne, then A26 direction to Troyes follow onto A5/A31 to Dijon and then A39 direction Lons-le-Saunier – Louhans. Leave A39 at exit No 8 Lons-le-Saunier, Montmorot, Louhans. Follow N78 for 12km to Louhans then N78 for 4km, D13 3km, D413 for 3km and D280 for 2km to Branges and Port de Plaisance. Road distance approximately 676 kms 6 hrs 10 mins.

Directions from Paris

From Paris take the Auto route du Soleil A6. Leave at junction signposted Châlon Sud. Shortly after the toll booth, turn right onto N80 towards Châlon-sur-Saone. Follow signs for Lons-le-Saunier. Turn right onto D978 towards Epervans. Follow D978 for approximately 28 kms, and then opposite Agricultural Machinery Agency turn right onto D460 signposted Branges le Bourg. After 400mtrs turn left onto D160 and after 900mtrs you will see the Port de Plaisance on your right. Road distance approximately 370 kms 4 hrs.

Car rental

Sixt location: 32 Av. Victor Hugo, 71100 Chalon-sur-Saône (34 km)

Parking 

  • Pre-bookable closed parking 300 meters away. 
  • Unsecured parking available close by.

Airports

Closest airport(s):

  • Lyon: 137 km (E21) 
  • Geneve: 166 km (E62/A39)

Arrival at Branges

For more details about:

  • when to arrive at our bases
  • what to expect when you arrive 
  • how to prepare for check-in
  • what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.

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