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 cultural sites in the Loire Val d'Aubois. We can still admire the peaceful abbey-church and cloister ruins, a part of the ancient guest quarters, fish pond and abbot garden. Afterwards, we'll continue on to Apremont-sur-Allier, considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in France, and its floral gardens (open from April to September). When our tour is finished, we'll return to the barge.
PLEASE NOTE
- Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
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 cultural sites in the Loire Val d'Aubois. We can still admire the peaceful abbey-church and cloister ruins, a part of the ancient guest quarters, fish pond and abbot garden. Afterwards, we'll continue on to Apremont-sur-Allier, considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in France, and its floral gardens (open from April to September). When our tour is finished, we'll return to the barge.
PLEASE NOTE
- Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Discover the Loire Canal In the heart of France, charming cities reveal their secrets (port-to-port 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.
Discover the Loire Canal In the heart of France, charming cities reveal their secrets (port-to-port cruise)
Paris(1) - NEVERS - COURS-LES-BARRES - HERRY - MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE - LERE - BRIARE - Paris(1)
From Nevers to Briare, 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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