From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley

Paris

Our guide will greet you starting from 5:00 p.m. at the Villa Montparnasse hotel, 2 rue Boulard, 75014 Paris. At 6:00 p.m., you’ll be transferred by coach to the Noces de Jeannette restaurant, 14, rue Favart, 75002 Paris. After dinner, our coach will take you back to the Villa Montparnasse hotel for the night.

Paris - Châteaux of the Loire - NANTES

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At 6:30 a.m., we'll set off by coach for the Château de Chambord. King Francis I built this extraordinary castle as a hunting lodge. It is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive architecture blending traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. Enjoy a tour of this majestic castle and its grounds. We'll then continue on to Chenonceau, stopping for lunch in a local restaurant. Our afternoon will be spent visiting the Château de Chenonceau. Once of the best-known and most-visited châteaux in the Loire Valley, it spans the Cher River. Its architecture is a fascinating mix of late Gothic and early Renaissance. The list of aristocrats and nobles that have lived in it is astounding: Thomas Bohier, Diane de Poitiers, and Catherine de' Medici, to name just a few.

After our visit, we'll head to Nantes, arriving in the evening. We'll welcome our passengers on board upon your arrival. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. The ship will sail towards Saint-Nazaire.

SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES

This morning, join us for the excursions for both package: tour of Saint Nazaire, a town on the sea. We'll visit Escal'Atlantic, a museum that explores the historic ocean liner experience, and the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Europe (Only on pre-booking before departure. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to gain access to the shipyard).

In the evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: we'll board a local boat for a cruise on the Erdre River, one of the most beautiful in France.

NANTES

This morning, join us for the excursions proposed :
CLASSIC : Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.
DISCOVERY: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île(2), secret courtyards and covered passageways.

This afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed :

CLASSIC : The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.
DISCOVERY: Helicopter ride(1), the Loire from above (this excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency).

NANTES - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers

We'll cruise towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry(4).
DISCOVERY: Tour of Brissac castle(3) and its cellars complete with a wine-tasting session.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS

Join us on a full-day excursion for both packages to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley. We'll return on board in Ancenis. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will start sailing towards Nantes.

NANTES - Paris

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. Transfer by coach from Nantes to Paris. End of our services.