The name of our promenade boat is taken from the famous novel by Henri Vincenot (a native of Commarin) : "La Billebaude"
At the top of the Burgundy canal
Cruises aboard the “La Billebaude 3.333” promenade boat
Welcome aboard “La Billebaude 3.333”! From July to October, experience an unusual cruise with commentary at the top of the Burgundy canal, and learn about the life of the bargemen. Climb aboard, take a seat and let yourself be carried along by the captain, never stingy with smiles and anecdotes.
CRUISES START ON 07/03/2025
CRUISES RESTART ON 07/03/2025
from Thursday 03 July to Sunday 06 July
UPCOMING DEPARTURES
(meet 30 minutes before each departure)
Book by phone"LA VOÛTE" CRUISES
- Thursday 07/03/2025 at 3pm
- Friday 07/04/2025 at 3pm
- Saturday 07/05/2025 at 3pm
- Sunday 07/06/2025 at 3pm
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OR AT THE TOURIST OFFICE IN POUILLY-EN-AUXOIS
Cruises aboard "La Billebaude 3.333" promenade boat
During your cruise, learn more about the life and work of the bargemen and the construction of the Burgundy Canal as you pass through the "Voûte de Pouilly", a 3333-meter-long illuminated underground passage, and through one or more flower-laden locks.
To round off your visit in style, visit the "Halle du Toueur", a contemporary architectural structure housing the former 1893 river tugboat in the Pouilly-en-Auxois marina.
Our promenade boat has a capacity of 70 passengers and offers you different cruises.
1 BOAT of 20 metres long
70 PASSENGERS
2H SAILING *or daily (exceptionally)
RESTART IN JULY 2024
"LA VOÛTE" CRUISE
Departing from the Pouilly-en-Auxois marina, go on “Billebaude 3.333” promenade boat for a two-hour guided cruise between Pouilly-en-Auxois and the village port of Escommes.
Pass under “La Voûte” de Pouilly, a 3.333 km-long tunnel, pass through a lock and enjoy a commentary by the crew on the construction of the canal and the Voûte.
From July 3, 2025, Tuesday afternoons to Sundays inclusive.
"La Voûte" cruise (restart in july 2025)
Crossing the "Voûte de Pouilly" and passing through a lock at Escommes
- Round trip Pouilly-Escommes-Pouilly | 2h cruise | Departures 10:00 and 15:00 (variable departures) | €18 adults - €12 children (5-15 years old) - €16 reduced price*
→ Meet 30 minutes before each boarding
*reduced price : students, people with disabilities + companion, Châteauneuf castle visitors and groups of over 20 people. Upon presentation of proof of entitlement.
"Les écluses" cruise (restart in july 2025)
Crossing the "Voûte de Pouilly" and 8 locks to Vandenesse-en-Auxois (round trip)
- Round trip Pouilly-Vandenesse-Pouilly | One day cruise (lunchmeal at own expense not included) | Departure 10 am and return 5 pm | €33 adults - €23 children (5-15 years old) - €31 reduced price*
- Two dates available : July 16 and August 7, 2025
→ Meet 30 minutes before each boarding
*reduced price : students, people with disabilities + companion and groups of over 20 people. Upon presentation of proof of entitlement.
Entertaining cruises (restart in july 2025)
Crossing the “Voûte de Pouilly” and passing through a lock + on-board entertainment
- Round trip Pouilly-Escommes-Pouilly | 2h cruise with animation on board (tasting) | Departures at 10 am, 3 pm or 4 pm | €23 adults - €15 children - €21 reduced price*
→ Meet 30 minutes before each boarding
*reduced price : students, people with disabilities + companion and groups of over 20 people. Upon presentation of proof of entitlement.
Boat privatization (possible from july 2025)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
book your cruise
All practical information
- REPRISE 1er JUILLET - Bateau promenade
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Port de Plaisance
1 rue de la Coopérative
21320 POUILLY-EN-AUXOIS - 03 80 90 77 36
- pouilly@tourismepouillybligny.fr
- www.tourismepouillybligny.fr/
DID YOU KNOW ? "La Billebaude"