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Authentic Brittany, the Loire and its castles, a royal journey

Looking for a relaxing, exclusive vacation that's also rich in cultural visits, while letting yourself be carried away?

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat model: Péniche
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 48
Maximum capacity: 96 travelers
Crew members: 24

Cabin

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabin with two divisible beds, furnished terrace and sliding panoramic windows. Premium cabin location.
Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabin with double bed, furnished terrace and panoramic sliding windows. Premium cabin location.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabin with two divisible beds, furnished terrace and sliding panoramic windows. Cabin with "intermediate" location.
Cat B - PMR (Personnes à Mobilité Réduite) - Upper deck
Cabin with terrace and sliding panoramic windows. Cabin with "intermediate" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Nantes Vannes
Meet at Nantes train station at 3pm or Nantes Atlantique airport at 3:30pm for departure by coach... more+ to Brittany. Arrive late afternoon in Vannes and check into your 4* hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vannes Quiberon Carnac Auray Vannes
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, excursion included: Quiberon and its wild coast. Take a... more+ panoramic tour of the Quiberon peninsula. Between the tranquility of the seaside resort and the crash of the ocean waves, this tour will take you along the spectacular coastal roads to the Pointe du Conguel. You'll also discover the town of Quiberon, passing the famous thalassotherapy center created by Louison Bobet in 1964, the first of its kind in France.
Lunch in Quiberon.
In the afternoon, excursion included: guided tour of prehistoric Carnac. A major prehistoric site, you'll discover Carnac and its millennia-old heritage. The Carnac alignments are a series of menhirs dating back to prehistoric times. You'll find over 3,000 menhirs in a row. Carnac is the world's largest standing stone site, an important witness to early human history. Here, your guide will tell you all about those distant times. You'll visit an enclosure.
On the way back, a stop in Auray with free time. In this charming Breton village, you'll have free time to explore the port of Saint-Goustan.
Return to Vannes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Activities: Including: Quiberon and its wild coast, Guided tour of prehistoric Carnac, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vannes Nantes Saint-Nazaire
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, excursion included: guided tour of Vannes. On a walking... more+ tour, discover the medieval city of Vannes and its ramparts. In the heart of the fortifications, your guide will tell you all about the history of the largest city in Morbihan. Discover one of Brittany's finest ensembles of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Your tour will take you to the Remparts garden, the old washhouses, the Poterne gate and the Connétable tower. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of yesteryear as you stroll through the narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses.
Lunch in a Breton crêperie. Crêpes bretonnes or galettes are a staple of Breton gastronomy. Accompanied by a bowl of cider, you'll be immersed in the region's culinary culture.
Departure by coach for Nantes.
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Sailing to Saint-Nazaire. 
Activities: Including: Guided tour of Vannes, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Saint-Nazaire Nantes
In the morning, an authentic excursion/experience: Saint-Nazaire, a city by the sea. This tour is... more+ full of surprises for young and old alike. In the heart of the submarine base, let yourself be transported back in time. Discover the fabulous adventure of the transatlantic liners. You'll walk in the footsteps of yesterday's passengers, exploring the decks, passageways and cabins. (Pre-booking required before departure. A valid identity card will be required for access to the site). Return on board for lunch. Afternoon sailing to Nantes. We leave Saint-Nazaire on the Loire estuary for Nantes. The river abounds in remarkable landscapes, with flora and fauna making their appearance along the way. Relax on the sun deck and admire the panoramic views.
In the evening, optional authentic excursion/experience: local boat trip on the Erdre. You'll discover this magnificent river, which, beyond its rich flora and fauna, is a veritable history book in an exceptional setting. Admire the many small ports, châteaux, manor houses and estates along the way. 
Activities: Optional services: Cruise on the Erdre river, Guided tour of the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Nantes
In the morning, optional excursions:
- Authentic: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the... more+ Dukes of Brittany. From the moment you approach the quays of Nantes, the city captivates. More than a symbol, its remarkable architecture transports you to the heart of centuries past. Between the medieval and Renaissance quarters, the city boasts sumptuous residences. Then, Anne of Brittany welcomes you to her castle. This vivid vision sets the tone, and the imposing ramparts conceal a Grand Lodge of rare refinement.
- Experience: Discovery of the Machines of the Isle, secret courtyards, and covered passages of Nantes. Through the eyes of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci, the Machines of the Isle offer a mysterious and imaginative journey (closed on Mondays). You'll glimpse the astonishing bestiary and the carousel of Marine Worlds. Then, you'll explore the secret courtyards and covered passages of Nantes. Located in the heart of urban islands, they showcase various architectural forms, with the Passage Pommeraye as the grand witness.
In the afternoon, optional excursions:
- Authentic: The Muscadet wine route and the medieval village of Clisson. This itinerary holds many surprises, both in terms of panoramas and encounters. The domain of Château de Cassemichère invites you to discover its vineyard steeped in history. The small town of Clisson displays a picturesque landscape. The little Italy of the Pays de la Loire will enchant you with its "Tuscan" ambiance, and you'll savor the convivial atmosphere while strolling through the alleys.
- Experience: Helicopter flight over the Loire (pre-booking required before departure). Enjoy every moment of the flight as you soar over breathtaking locations. You'll catch sight of the medieval tower of Oudon overlooking Ancenis, the Castle of Clermont known to have been owned by Louis de Funès, the golf course of Île d'Or beautifully situated along the Loire, and then return via Champtoceaux, one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Loire.
Return on board. Animated evening. 
Activities: Optional services: Helicopter flight: the Loire from the air, The Muscadet route, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Nantes Ancenis Chalonnes-sur-Loire Angers
Morning sailing to Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Let yourself be charmed by Europe's last wild river.... more+ Indeed, despite the transport of goods, the imprint left by man over the centuries is shallow.
In the afternoon, optional excursions:
- Authentic: visit Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse painting. At the gateway to the Loire Valley, the cradle of the Plantagenet dynasty still shines in all its splendor. The silhouette of the medieval fortress dominates the flourishing Renaissance city. It is also home to the extraordinary Apocalypse Tapestry. Guarded like a treasure in the half-light inside the imposing Château d'Angers, you'll have to pass through the walls of the fortress before arriving in front of this monumental tapestry.
- Experience: visit Château de Brissac and wine tasting. Home to the Dukes of Brissac for over half a millennium, France's tallest château raises its monumental facades from its extensive landscaped grounds. Here, life at the château is no empty word - quite the contrary. You enter into the intimacy of a family history, and its soul transports the visitor through its sublimely decorated rooms. The tour ends with a wine tasting in the cellar.
Evening entertainment. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Angers, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Angers Chalonnes-sur-Loire Nantes
Full-day excursion included to the châteaux of the Loire Valley. En route to magnificence. You'll... more+ have the time of your life as you discover the castles and gardens of the Loire Valley. We've been dreaming of these buildings since our earliest childhood, but now they're within your reach, and the magic happens instantly. Let yourself be guided to the rhythm of French history with the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, built on an island in the middle of the Indre River. Its water mirror is itself flattered by the reflection of its delicate forms and the grace of its Renaissance architecture. After lunch, visit the gardens of Château de Villandry. Set in an ancient meadow surrounded by lime trees, they reflect the charms of Villandry throughout the four seasons. Then on to Château d'Ussé. Once upon a time, there was a castle with a fairy-tale appearance... that's how it presents itself to you, its slender silhouette seemingly straight out of a fairy tale. Behind this appearance lies a treasure trove of treasures.
Return to Ancenis. Gala evening. Night sailing to Nantes. 
Activities: Including: Day trip to the Loire castles, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Nantes
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 10am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Possibility to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Mineral water available
Tea
Coffee
Port taxes
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Lunches on days 2 and 3
Extended stay in Brittany, half-board and half-double occupancy in a 4* NL hotel
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Personal expenses
Routing
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Drinks on special menus
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

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Departure by coach towards the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Built on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the structure as it stands today was erected during the reign of Francis I by a wealthy financier, Gilles Berthelot, who sought to combine... more+ Italian innovations with French architectural art. Listed as a historic monument, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau embodies all the refinement of an early French Renaissance château. Upon arrival, admire the monumental and innovative grand staircase with its straight ramp, a true architectural treasure. Your visit will also lead you to the beautifully restored Biencourt Salon, a testament to 19th-century French sophistication and lifestyle. Be charmed by the ambiance and decoration reminiscent of aristocratic residences of the 19th century! Philippe Lesbahy’s bedroom, the lady of the house in the 16th century, will immerse you in a purely Renaissance atmosphere. This space showcases the craftsmanship of the period, including reed weaving—a unique curiosity of Azay-le-Rideau used for aesthetically insulating walls. Here, the refined interiors have been recreated through extensive restoration work based on archival records, as evidenced by the reproduction of the bed textiles, hand-embroidered with gold and silver threads.Continuation to Villandry for lunch.In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Villandry: spread across three levels, they combine aesthetics, diversity, and harmony. Then, visit the Château de Villandry. Through its furniture, décor, and ambiance, it stands as a living testimony to French heritage. When Jean Le Breton acquired the Villandry estate, the building was a medieval fortress. The defensive architecture was softened, opened to the outside, and enriched with Renaissance decorative elements. In the 18th century, the Marquis de Castellane settled in Villandry, undertaking extensive renovations to transform the building into a comfortable, warm, and luminous residence, characteristic of the art of living of that era.Joachim Carvallo and Ann Coleman saved the estate, which had fallen into disrepair by the late 19th century, and launched a restoration campaign to return it to its Renaissance state. Henri Carvallo, the current owner of Villandry, continues his ancestors' legacy by balancing the preservation of this unique heritage with enhancing the estate for the enjoyment of visitors.PLEASE NOTEThe order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
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Transfer by coach to the Bateaux Nantais dock. At approximately 8:00 p.m., we'll leave for a cruise on what King Francis I called the "most beautiful river in France”: The Erdre. As the scenery rolls by, discover the history of the river and... more+ its numerous châteaux. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £67 / people
We'll begin our visit with the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience. Then we'll continue on to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest and well-renowned in... more+ Europe. Once the birthplace of the most outstanding French transatlantic liners, today it is the construction site for elegant cruise ships. While following a tour especially designed to better understand the complexity of constructing these truly modern floating palaces, you'll discover the immensity of this site (267 acres), the stunning logistics, and the advanced technology required to build the ships.PLEASE NOTEThis excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the shipyard.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £62 / people
We’ll take you to the airport in Ancenis. Upon your arrival, you’ll meet your pilot and head out for a helicopter tour of the Loire. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of breathtaking landscapes. You’ll fly over the tower in Oudon, whose medieval... more+ architecture reaches towards the sky, dominating the city of Ancenis, then farther along the châteaux de Clermont, a Renaissance-era building in the style of Louis XIII that was also the home of French actor Louis de Funès. Next you’ll notice the Île d’Or golf course, built in a unique setting on one of the islands of the Loire. The minutes tick by and soon it’s time to return to Ancenis. On the way back, you’ll fly over Champtoceaux, without a doubt one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Loire. PLEASE NOTE Helicopter ride subject to favorable weather conditions. MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AND DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £215 / people
We'll pass through several villages that are testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. We'll travel to La Chapelle Heulin and stop at the Château Cassemichère (or similar site). This exceptional site invites you to... more+ discover its history-filled vineyards, visit its cellars and taste* the dry, light, fruity and aromatic wine. We'll continue towards Clisson, a charming medieval city with 15th century vestiges and a slight Italian feel. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £61 / people
Leaving from the dock in Nantes, you'll set out to discover the magical world of the Machines de l'île. This totally unprecedented artistic project is a cross between the imaginations of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci. After this exceptional... more+ tour, we'll continue on to explore Nantes through its hidden courtyards and covered passageways reflecting the glorious past of the city's grand families from the 15th century to today. PLEASE NOTE Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change. Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes and suitable clothing.  
Not included £66 / people
You'll discover the small streets of the medieval Bouffay quarter and the beautiful Flamboyant-style Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. We'll visit the île Feydeau and its exceptional buildings dating back to the 18th century, and then on to... more+ the quays. After, you'll discover the shopping districts created in the 18th century around the Théâtre Graslin and the Passage Pommeraye. We'll continue our tour to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. The last castle before the river reaches the ocean, this Breton monument with its outstanding 15th to 17th century buildings will transport you back in time. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £66 / people
Angers was the capital of the historical Anjou province and is distinguished not only by its legacy, but also by its modern nature. Angers, particularly rich during the Renaissance, was home to the House of Plantagenet. The immense walls of the famous... more+ Château d'Angers contain the extraordinary Apocalypse Tapestry. We'll visit the 13th century castle and discover the Apocalypse Tapestry*, part of one of the most important collections of medieval tapestries in the world. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Site closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and 11th, and December 25th.  
Not included £56 / people

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Cat C - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat A - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
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