Our base in St. Jean-de-Losne
About St. Jean-de-Losne
Located right at the heart of this region where two waterways intersect the River Saône, St. Jean-de-Losne gives four directions to choose from. Delightful Dijon, a ‘mini-Paris’ is 8hrs to the west. To the north lies a succession of quiet villages as well as the ‘relative bustle’ of historic Auxonne, (5hrs) and Gray (another 8hrs further on). Flower-adorned Dole is 4hrs cruising east and the citadel of Besançon, with its UNESCO listed fortifications, is further 14hrs after Dole. Head south the river to see the many sights of beautiful Chalon-sur-Saône (8hrs) and then on to Chagny (a further 4.5hrs), gateway to the Cru vineyards where you can sample the many premium wines of this region.
From St. Jean-de-Losne it is:
- 32hrs (32 locks) to our base in Fontenoy-le-Château
- 17hrs (6 locks) to our base in Branges
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers
Wifi
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
Stand-up paddleboards
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Le Boat Saint-Jean-de-Losne
La Gare d’Eau
F - 21170 Saint-Jean-de-Losne
FranceTelephone
+33 (0)3 80 27 03 50
Travel to St. Jean-de-Losne
By Train
Closest train station(s):
Dijon: 30 km
St Jean de Losne: 2 km
Dole: 25 km
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 www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Driving Distances
Dijon 30km
Mulhouse 200km
Parking
Covered secured parking at the base or open parking onsite.
Car rental
Car rental available in Dijon at the train station : Sixt and Europcar
By Air
Closest airport(s):
Dole: 25 km
Dijon: 30 km
Lyon: 200 km
Basel/Mulhouse: 240 km
Geneva: 242 km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Jonathan (+33 (0)6 59 89 23 70 | [email protected] or +33 (0) 619 226 949)
Taxi Moullet: (+33 (0) 3 80 29 08 33 [email protected])
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
Dole Airport (DLE) 47€
Dijon Airport (DIJ) 60€
Lyon Airport (LYS) 350€
Basel/ Mulhouse Airport (BSL) 420€
Geneva Airport (GVA) 450€
Dijon Train Station 60€
St. Jean-de-Losne Train Station 9€
Dole Train Station 47€
Arrival at St. Jean-de-Losne
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.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Auberge de la Marine – Tel. +33 (0) 380 270 327
Le Sauconna – Tel. +33 (0) 380 380 210
Restaurants
Auberge de la Marine – Tel. +33 (0) 380 270 327
Auberge Du Paradis – Tel. +33 (0) 380 290 733
Pizzeria La Storia - Tel. +33 (0) 380 553 875
Les 5 baies - Tel. +33 (0) 380 390 862
Shops
You will find all the traditional shops and services in St. Jean-de-Losne, about 500m from the base.
Fishing
Fishing licences and fishing equipment are available at the garden centre in Losne.
Local market
Wednesday
Tourist Info
1 quai Lafayette – 21170 Saint-Jean-de-Losne
Tel. +33 (0) 380 371 570
Electric car charging points
SICECO charging station: 7 Avenue de la Gare d'Eau, 21170 Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France. (200 meters from the base)