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Information About Traves, Burgundy

Previous stop: Port-sur-saône

Next stop: Rupt-sur-saone

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Things to do in Traves

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

This is another village on a branch of river which has been by-passed. It is rural and peaceful, yet all facilites are available at the waterside development of Saône-Valley residential park & leisure centre.

Is this place famous for anything?

The "rocks" of Traves and Aroz. These two megaliths rising up out of the countryside with strange hole formations remain a mystery. They probably mark a place of cult worship, although the identity of the cult is not known.

Insider Information

The channel down to Traves is very shallow near the banks. Try to stay in mid-stream to avoid grounding.

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

There is a small 18-hole public course on parkland at Noidans-le-Vesoul, about ten kms away by road.


Eating and Drinking in Traves

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

The bar-restaurant on site.
Atmosphere: Bright and airy, with terrace .

Budget restaurant

Bar-café-restaurant "L'Oranger".
Address: On the main street in the village centre, a few minutes' walk from the moorings.
Atmosphere: Family-friendly, welcoming.
Cuisine: Regional home-cooking. Menu du jour 12,50e, includes a drink,served at mid-day from Monday to Saturday.
Opening Hours: 0830h -2030h

Moderately priced restaurant

L'Oranger - the Pizzeria or the restaurant gastronomique.
Address: As above
Atmosphere: Familial, welcoming, spotlessly clean.
Cuisine: Regional, with occasional chef's specialities.
Speciality: In the pizzeria- pizzas! - also pasta & salads.
Opening Hours: The pizzeria- normally every evening. The restaurant gastronomique- Friday& Saturday evenings, Sunday lunchtime.


Practicalities at Traves

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Mooring

Visitors' pontoon at the head of navigation. (PK 349)

Can I get water here?

YES

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

YES

Can I get fuel here?

NO

Are there any public waste bins here?

YES

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

YES - also a laundry room.

Is there an ATM?

YES

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