Arriving by boat
The navigable Doubs river meanders over 200 km through wild and beautiful scenery. Flowing first through rocky cliffs and wooded slopes, it then slows in long, lazy meanders. The Rhone-Rhine Canal, built to Freycinet standards, which accompanies and extends the river, allows for varied navigation through both placid water and natural river water. The route is punctuated with stopovers inviting you to discover an authentic heritage and a gastronomy which combines sincerity with traditional simplicity and warmth.
Option to moor at the riverside rest area at Allenjoie for a pleasant break surrounded by nature: 15 m boats admitted, 3 places, free mooring.
The Montbéliard marina
The marina, located just a stone’s throw from Montbéliard town centre, is spacious and welcoming. It is located beside Prés-la-Rose park and is crossed by the Euro vélo route 6 Nantes-Budapest cycle route. In a pedestrian and landscaped environment which lives up the town’s ‘ville 4 fleurs’ accreditation, it is a meeting point where you can encounter tourists from all over the world.
A 150 m long and 50 m wide dock fitted out with three pontoons accommodates 30 boats.
Maximum boat length is 15 m.
Facilities and services on site
- Launching ramp
- Electric socket
- Drinking water
- Mooring payment point with BC payment
- Sanitary facilities (toilets, secure showers and washing machine), access via the payment point
- Supermarket and launderette available on the other bank.
- Pets allowed
- Free parking
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Payment method allowed: Bank card, cheque and cash
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Facilities nearby
Restaurants
- the nearest: ‘le Rest’o port’ (open April to September, open for lunch only) at the harbour master's office, ‘le restaurant du Près-la-Rose’ (open April to the end of October, for lunch and evening meals) in Près-la-Rose park
- in the town centre: over 20 restaurants (Page ‘Eating’)
Leisure activities nearby
- The historic centre of the city of Princes can be reached in 10 minutes on foot (museums, shops, events depending on what’s on) via a footbridge over the river Allan.
- A walk through the Près-la-Rose and l’Île en Mouvement parks. Près-la-Rose park extends over 10 hectares between the river and the canal. It boasts more than 100 plant varieties, a majestic poplar grove and a botanical maze, etc.
- The ‘Pavillon des sciences’ is 5 minutes away and has everything which you have ever wanted to know about science, but never dared to ask!
- Bike hire for a ride along the Eurovélo 6. Hire available at the Tourist Office (please book in advance)
- Option to go to the ‘Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot’ in Sochaux by bike and enjoy a trip back through time while finding out all about the long history of the Lion brand.
- You can also reach the Brognard water sports centre by taking the Eurovélo 6.
- The Près-la-Rose summer festivals - free concerts on Friday evenings in July and August in Près-la-Rose park
- To find out about guided tours, shows, festivals and other events in the Pays de Montbéliard region, consult our online calendar.
Weekly markets in Montbéliard
Tuesday morning (‘la Petite Hollande’district), Wednesday morning (place Denfert Rochereau and ‘la Chiffogne’ district), Saturday morning (‘la Roselière’, just a stone’s throw from the port).
Harbour master's office
The harbour master's office, reception point of the tourist office is open from 11 April to 25 September:
- From Monday to Friday : 10:00 am to midday and 02:30 pm to 06:30 pm ;
- On Saturday : 02:30pm to 06:30pm (except July and August)
- July and August: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to midday and from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Little souvenir shop on site
Useful contacts
- VNF Dole reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (French Waterways): +33 (0)3 84 82 28 71
- Convenience store for boats - STE CMSF: +33 (0)6 52 10 45 90
- Tourist Office, main office: +33 (0)3 81 94 45 60
Photos : Alain DOIRE / Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme
