La Bussière-sur-Ouche / Dijon

Starting from Pont-de-Pany, this stage of the Canal de Bourgogne à Vélo links the Burgundy countryside to its capital. Lovely surprises lie tucked away in this stretch of the Ouche Valley, where wealthy Dijon families used to come to relax. You arrive in the city of Dijon via Lake Kir and its large park much appreciated by families and sporty types.

Route details

A greenway plus cycle tracks lead you to Dijon’s river port. One stretch takes you alongside the A 38 motorway. There’s a link to Dijon city centre from the port.

Don’t miss

Pont-d'Ouche: a strategic site - La Bussière-sur-Ouche: remarkable village and church – its historic abbey founded in the 12th century (now a luxury hotel and restaurant) - Saint-Victor-sur-Ouche: look out for the programme of events at La Charme Lock (n° 28) - Barbirey-sur-Ouche: the château’s gardens, open to visitors May to October, tel 03 80 49 08 81 - Pont-de-Pany: a little port at a junction of waterways - Plombières-lès-Dijon: with pretty houses beside the Ouche – church with painted tiles - Dijon: designated a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire thanks to its rich historic and cultural heritage – numerous free, grand museums – all the shops and amenities of a big city.
 

Markets

Dijon: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (in the covered market)