SAÔNE

Distance in km : 213 km

Number of locks : 5

Dimensions (L x W) : 187 m x 12 m

Draught : 3,50 m

Clearance : 4,80 m

From Saint-Symphorien to Lyon

What is known as the "Saône" or the "Grande Saône" is the broad-section part of the Saône between Saint-Symphorien, at its junction with the Rhône to the Rhine canal, and Lyon, where it rejoins the Rhône. It is a river that is so broad and calm that it is bewitching, but it is nevertheless subject to strong flooding. (Note: the distance marking of the Saône follows the river and does not take into account the detours that shortcut most of the meanders. Thus, between Saint-Jean-de-Losne and Lyon, the Saône travels 215 km, while the navigator will only cover 202 km).