Name: Discover the Loire Canal In the heart of France, charming cities reveal their secrets (port-to-port cruise)
Brand: CroisiEurope
Price: 4232.00 USD

# Description

Cruise

Paris(1) - BRIARE - LERE - MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE - HERRY - COURS-LES-BARRES - NEVERS - Paris(1)

From Briare to Nevers, this cruise will take you to the heart of authentic terroirs and cities full of character and heritage. Cruise along the Loire Canal, the royal river with a legendary beauty. You will explore unique places such as Nevers located in the heart of Burgundy, but also the Fontmorigny Abbey, recounting 8 centuries of monastic history. Discover wine and gastronomic cities such as Pouilly-sur-Loire and Sancerre.

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All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Bicycles available on board
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Stroll through history, authentic and well-preserved sites, and traditional regions during this exceptional cruise
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Nevers, famous pilgrimage site with an exceptional history
- The Fontmorigny Abbey
- Apremont-sur-Allier, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France
- Rustic authenticity in a farm
- La Tour du Pouilly-Fumé, a sensory travel in the middle of the vineyards
Tastings: The famous Crottin de Chavignol cheese and the Nevers nougatine

Day 1

Paris(1) - BRIARE

Transfer by coach(1) from Paris to join our ship in Briare (duration ~2:15.) Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and dinner. We'll cruise through the Briare Aqueduct, whose 14 masonry supports were built by the Eiffel Company. Until recently, it was the longest navigable aqueduct in the world. Afterwards, we'll return to Briare.

Day 2

BRIARE - LERE

Join us on a visit of Briare and the Deux Marines Museum. We'll take a tourist train to discover the village of Briare and its hidden treasures, among them the Chateau de Trousse-Barriere - an imposing 19th-century brick castle - and the town hall, a modest castle that was modified in the 18th century. Traveling along the treelined canal, we'll also see locks and lock-keeper houses and the quaint bridges that cross the waterways. The 19th-century Church of Saint-Etienne was built on the site of an earlier church and combines elements taken from both Byzantine and Gothic styles of architecture. Then, we'll visit the Deux Marines Museum and learn about the history of the Loire and its canals: the spot that was once considered the most important waterway crossroads in France. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Léré. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 3

LERE - MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE

Join us on an excursion to Sancerre and a goat farm. Set in the historic Berry region, Sancerre overlooks the gorgeous Loire Valley. You'll discover this beautiful medieval city by following the Fil d'Ariane: a red line painted on the streets taking you past the old wine-making neighborhoods, bakeries, fascinating buildings, and lovely art galleries. The Fief Tower (optional visit with separate entrance fee; significant stairs to climb) is the only remaining tower of the 14th-century medieval castle. Afterwards, we'll visit a goat farm and have a tasting of its trademark cheeses and the local Sancerre wine. The family on the farm is raising approximately 200 goats and 60 cows and will be happy to share their cheese-making secrets with you. We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 4

MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE - HERRY

We'll leave by coach for a visit of Pouilly-sur-Loire, where we'll visit the Tour de Pouilly-Fumé: a wine-tourism center located in a beautiful setting. We'll visit the vineyards, the wine cellar and enjoy a tasting. Afterwards, we'll return on board and continue towards Herry. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 5

HERRY - COURS-LES-BARRES

Tour of La Charité-sur-Loire followed by a tasting of handmade caramel and chocolate sweets. We’ll return on board the ship and spend the afternoon cruising towards Cours-les-Barres. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 6

COURS-LES-BARRES - NEVERS

We'll leave by coach for the visit to the Fontmorigny Abbey, a privately-owned French historical monument. Now one of the main cultural sites in the area, it is testimony to over 8 centuries of French religious heritage. The contemporary stain-glass windows are not to be missed. We'll continue on to visit Apremont-sur-Allier and its floral garden. Classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, this small medieval jewel on the bank of the Allier is an absolute must-see. The village offers a stunning point of view of the castle that overlooks it, also a nice stroll along the Allier river. We'll return on board at the end of the morning and cruise to Nevers through the afternoon. Take advantage of this time to ride one of our onboard bikes or walk along the canal (2km-long). At nightfall, we'll leave on a romantic tour of Nevers with lanterns.

Day 7

NEVERS - Paris

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Transfer by coach(1) from Nevers to Paris (duration ~2:15.) End of our services.

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Packages

6 Shore excursions

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Deux Marines Museum and Tourist Train in Briare Sancerre and a goat farm Pouilly Sur Loire La Charité-sur-Loire and a farm Fontmorigny Abbey and Apremont-sur-Allier Nighttime stroll through Nevers with lanterns...

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Fontmorigny Abbey and Apremont-sur-Allier

We'll leave from Marseille les Aubigny for the Fontmorigny Abbey, a privately-owned French historical monument. A former Cistercian monastery, the present owners have tried to bring the abbey back to life, and it has now become one of the main cu...

Duration 4h30 Classic

Deux Marines Museum and Tourist Train

We'll leave by tourist train for a tour of Briare, first admiring the Briare Aqueduct, whose 14 masonry supports were built by the Eiffel company. Until recently, it was the longest navigable aqueduct in the world. We'll also pass by the Town...

Duration 2h15 Classic

Tour of Charité-sur-Loire and a Tasting of Sweets

We’ll leave for La Charité-sur-Loire and begin our visit with the Sainte-Croix-Notre-Dame church, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Way of St. James. We’ll then head to the Benedictine gardens and the ruins of t...

Duration 3h45 Classic

Nighttime stroll through Nevers with lanterns

At nightfall, we'll leave on a romantic tour on foot of Nevers with lanterns. You'll travel back to medieval times as we stroll through the winding streets and along the river's edge. We'll return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE We...

Duration 2h00 Classic

Pouilly Sur Loire

We'll leave Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre for the picturesque town of Pouilly-sur-Loire, where we'll visit the Tour de Pouilly-Fumé: a wine-tourism center. Overlooking the river, the vineyard enjoys a microclimate and to...

Duration 3h30 Classic

Sancerre and a goat farm

We'll leave from Léré for Sancerre and have a tour of the city on foot. Set in the historic Berry region, Sancerre overlooks the gorgeous Loire Valley. We'll first admire the view and the vineyards. The guided tour will then tak...

Duration 4h00 Classic