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Manon's Pontoon

Manon’s Pontoon

A welcoming, well-equipped spot along the banks of the Saône, this pontoon offers boaters a secure and practical mooring point. Its peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area. What’s more, its proximity to local amenities and tourist attractions makes it an ideal base for exploring the region from the Saône.


An additional pontoon in the heart of the city

Take advantage of Ponton de Manon’s strategic location to explore Chalon-sur-Saône!

Just a stone’s throw from the city center, you’ll find the Nicephore Niepce and Denon museums offering free tours. After a day of cultural discoveries, you can enjoy delicious local cuisine in the surrounding restaurants, for a complete city experience.


The equipment

The Ponton de Manon is located on the Quai Sainte Marie in Chalon-sur-Saône. With a length of 60 m, it can accommodate up to 4 hotel barges of 38.50 m and 2 to 5 pleasure boats. The reception terminal, at the entrance to the pontoon, enables independent registration, payment and activation of services. Electricity, drinking water and WIFI are also available.

Services available
  • Water and electricity terminals
  • Wifi
  • Automatic pay stations
  • QRcode and digicode scanners
  • Card payment only

How does it work?

To dock correctly, follow these instructions:

  • Moor on the inside
  • Read 3-digit electrical socket numbers (e.g. 024)
  • Read 3-digit water socket numbers (e.g. 024)
  • Connect to sockets
  • Exit pontoon and go to touch screen
  • On the screen, select “marina” or “hotel barge”.
  • Click on “marina” then “new customer”.
  • Choose your services (1 night, electricity, water)
  • Press “pay” and pay by credit card
  • A ticket is printed with the portal number (identical to the transaction number). Retrieve the 4 QRcodes
  • Return to the touch screen to “activate services”.
  • In “marina”, click on “already a customer” and scan the ticket
  • Press “activate electricity” (same for water) and enter the socket number.
  • Open the portal with the QR code

wifi included in nightly rate

Price list

Overnight stay – Single rate18 €electricity and water not included
Wififree of charge
Electricity (16 A or 32 A)0.20 €per hour
Water1 €per 100 liters
Tourist tax0.20 €per person / night