A village given a new lease of life
L'Etang Rouge is a place where time appears to have stood still. Yet this typical-looking Saône Valley village, just a short distance from the town centre of Seurre, has been reconstructed by a team passionate about saving and restoring beautiful old buildings. The place has also been brought to life. Explore it, making the most of the interpretation trails laid out for families.
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15 Saint-Jean-de-Losne / Seurre
Your cycling adventure continues after a last look back at France’s foremost river port. This stage of La Voie Bleue then meanders between river and countryside. Along the way, you encounter the impressive Canal de Dérivation de la Saône (a bypass canal) before rejoining the Saône and reaching the peaceful port of Seurre. From Pagny, it is possible to reach the Abbaye de Cîteaux via quiet little roads. It’s some 12km to get to this abbey, where the Cistercian Order was founded in 1098.
16 Seurre / Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Along this stage taking you between the Saône and Doubs Rivers, La Voie Bleue once again shares the way with the EuroVelo 6 cycle route. Leaving Seurre, admire its splendid buildings, including the historic hospital built by the Saône. You then wander along small country roads, crossing the flood plain between the two rivers. Admire the distinctive bell-towers around here, indicating you’re on Burgundy’s border with the Franche-Comté Region. Reaching Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, you’ll fall for the charm of this historic village, boasting beautiful homes, plus its Saint-Jean Bridge.