Best attractions and places to see around Vaivre-Et-Montoille include a mix of historical engineering and natural routes. The region features significant waterways like the Saône and Durgeon rivers, alongside canals and greenways. Visitors can explore areas with fields and woods, offering diverse outdoor experiences. This area provides opportunities for gentle mobility and discovering local heritage.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
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The 681-metre canal tunnel was built at the end of the 19th century. It allows barges to avoid a long detour via the Saône.
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From Chemilly you can follow the Saône and at the St Albin tunnel the restaurant "le barnayout" is not bad either!!!
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A bombastic portal leads into the Saone tunnel. Worth seeing.
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One of the many greenways in France. Also called the Courlis trace, this route is reserved for gentle mobility and therefore suitable for family use. The road crosses fields and woods.
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On the mountain side of the tunnel is one of the few cafés in the region. The next one is a little further in Scey – if the tunnel is closed.
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Greatly located and bike-friendly campsite with three or four restaurants, a boulangerie and a supermarket within less than a kilometer. Price 2022: One person with tent and bike, without electricity, EUR 5.70. The receptionist even gave me a 0.33 bottle of water from the fridge. Great.
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This small bucolic village is located at the confluence of the Saône and the Durgeon, it was part of the defensive system of the Saône. At the foot of the château, head along the river to reach Ferrières-lès-Scey via the footbridge. Also admire the bridge which crosses the Durgeon built in 1753 and its statue, very rare in France, representing Saint-Jean Népomucène, confessor of the Queen of Bohemia, canonized by Benedict XIII.
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The region is notable for its historical canal tunnels. You can visit the Saint-Albin Canal Tunnel, a 681-meter tunnel classified as a historical monument. It was constructed between 1838 and 1882 to allow barges to bypass a long detour via the Saône River. Another significant structure is The Chemilly footbridge, located in a bucolic village at the confluence of the Saône and Durgeon, featuring a bridge built in 1753 with a rare statue of Saint-Jean Népomucène.
Yes, the area is well-suited for families. La Trace du Courlis Greenway is a cycle way reserved for gentle mobility, making it ideal for family use. This route crosses fields and woods, offering a pleasant and safe environment for walking or cycling together.
The region offers a variety of outdoor activities, particularly cycling and hiking. You can find numerous routes for touring bicycles and road cycling, such as 'The Courlis Trail – Saône loop' or 'Vesoul – Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre Beach loop'. For hikers, there are options like 'Camp Cesar loop' or easy walks around Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre. Explore more options on the Cycling around Vaivre-Et-Montoille and Hiking around Vaivre-Et-Montoille guide pages.
The area is characterized by river landscapes and green spaces. While specific 'viewpoints' aren't highlighted, the greenways like La Trace du Courlis Greenway offer scenic passages through fields and woods. The confluence of the Saône and Durgeon rivers near Chemilly also provides picturesque natural settings.
Yes, there are several easy hiking routes around Vaivre-Et-Montoille. For instance, you can find easy loops around Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre, such as 'Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre – Lake Vesoul-Vaivre loop' which is about 5 km. These trails are generally flat and suitable for those new to hiking. More details are available in the Hiking around Vaivre-Et-Montoille guide.
The nearby town of Vesoul is worth a visit for its old center and the quays along the Saône River. It offers a charming urban experience with historical architecture and riverside views.
Yes, many of the routes in the region are designed as loops. For cycling, you can find circular routes like 'The Courlis Trail – Saône loop' or 'Vesoul – Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre Beach loop'. Hiking options also include loops around Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre. These circular routes allow you to start and end at the same point, making planning easier.
Visitors appreciate the unique blend of historical engineering and accessible natural routes. The canal tunnels are often described as 'curiosities of river navigation' and 'worth seeing' for their bombastic portals. The greenways are valued for being family-friendly and offering pleasant journeys through diverse landscapes of fields and woods.
When visiting the Saint-Albin Tunnel, take note of its impressive 681-meter length and the notable portal at its entrance. It's a unique sight, allowing barges to avoid a significant detour. Many visitors find it an interesting spot for photos.
The region is characterized by significant waterways, including the Saône and Durgeon rivers, alongside various canals. These waterways play a central role in the landscape and historical infrastructure, such as the canal tunnels designed to navigate the river system.
While specific cafes directly on every trail are not detailed, the tip for La Trace du Courlis Greenway mentions that from Chemilly, you can follow the Saône, and near the St Albin tunnel, the restaurant 'le barnayout' is recommended. This suggests that dining options are available in proximity to popular routes and attractions.
Many attractions, especially the greenways and canal tunnels, are accessible via gentle mobility routes, making cycling and walking popular options. For reaching different towns or starting points for trails, personal vehicles are common, and local public transport options may connect larger hubs like Vesoul to surrounding areas, though specific routes would need local inquiry.


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