Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Baumes-les-Dames</li>
	<li>The Citadel in Besan&ccedil;on</li>
	<li>Montb&eacute;liard</li>
</ul>

Set off by coach in the company of one of the town&#39;s guides. You&#39;ll discover the charming local houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, followed by the main religious buildings in the town such as the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre (exteriors only) and St Martin&#39;s Church (exteriors only). Next you will visit the famous Abbey of Baume-les-Dames. Founded in the 5th century by St Germain, the abbey welcomed and housed nuns from illustrious families, including Odile, the blind daughter of Duke Etichon (Adalric) of Alsace, who had her sight restored here during her baptism. The visit ends with a tasting of local products featuring charcuterie and cheeses. Return to the boat.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided visit of Baume-les-Dames

Transfer by coach to the Besan&ccedil;on Citadel, one of Vauban&#39;s great masterpieces (must be booked in advance with your travel agent or tour operator before the cruise). You will learn about the history of this exceptional defensive site in the company of your guide, from its construction through to the present day. It is today listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After the visit, you will have free time to walk around in the citadel. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided visit of the Besan&ccedil;on Citadel

Discover the walking path of the Reposoir Chapel at your own pace. Visit the heart of Clerval, and stroll through this once-fortified village center and along streets lined with 16th-century houses, towers and arches. Travel along the old Route de B&acirc;le and cross a lovely wooded area bringing you to a remarkable panoramic view of the village and valley.

After our visit, we&#39;ll return to the ship by coach.

PLEASE NOTE 

<ul>
	<li>Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Clerval (unguided tour)

Discover the foot paths through this village at your own pace. You&#39;ll be able to visit the Natura 2000 dry grassland and admire its variety of wild orchids, take in the view from the Ch&acirc;teau Loriot and discover the charming Montoille Chapel. After our visit, we&#39;ll return to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE 

<ul>
	<li>Wear comfortable walking shoes for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Deluz

Set off in the company of a tour guide for a tour through the historic center of Montbeliard, a former W&uuml;rttemberg principality. You will travel back in time through four centuries of royal destiny along the town&#39;s charming and whimsical streets. You will discover some fine Renaissance houses, the beautiful Temple of Saint Martin - the oldest Lutheran church in France - as well as the stone covered market. There will be some free time before returning on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

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