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The most beautiful châteaux of the Loire in a 5-day cruise aboard a paddlewheel barge

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 Saint-Nazaire
Boarding at 6:00 PM. Departure for a cruise towards Saint-Nazaire. Crew introduction and welcome... more+ cocktail. Lively evening. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Saint-Nazaire Nantes
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: Saint-Nazaire, a city by the sea (Only... more+ available by pre-booking before departure. A valid ID will be required at the time of pre-booking as well as on-site on the day of the visit). This visit, full of surprises, will delight both young and old. In the heart of the submarine base, travel back in time. You will discover the fabulous adventure of transatlantic liners. Between reality and exceptional scenery, you will walk in the footsteps of past passengers, explore the decks, corridors, and cabins. A fascinating story. We will rejoin the boat in Saint-Nazaire.
Afternoon cruising towards Nantes. In the past, the Loire was one of the main trade and transport routes in France. In the 17th century, wine, coal, wood, cereals, and salt were transported along the river, contributing to the growth of many Loire Valley towns. Dancing evening on board. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Nantes Ancenis Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Morning cruise towards Ancenis. The river is full of remarkable landscapes where wildlife and flora... more+ accompany you along the way. Take the opportunity to relax on the sun deck and admire the stunning scenery around you.
In the afternoon, optional excursions:
Authentic: The Muscadet wine route and the medieval village of Clisson. This itinerary is full of surprises, both in terms of landscapes and encounters. The Château de Cassemichère estate invites you to discover its vineyard steeped in history. The small town of Clisson is equally charming, showcasing a picturesque setting. The "Little Italy" of the Pays de la Loire will enchant you with its Tuscan ambiance, and you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere as you stroll through the narrow streets.
Experience: Helicopter flight over the Loire (Subject to availability at the time of booking and favorable weather conditions; pre-booking required before departure). Enjoy every second of the flight as you soar over breathtaking locations. You will spot the medieval tower of Oudon overlooking Ancenis, the Château de Clermont, once owned by Louis de Funès, the Île d’Or golf course beautifully situated along the Loire, and return via Champtoceaux, one of the most stunning viewpoints of the Loire.
Gala evening.
(The stop at Chalonnes-sur-Loire may be replaced by a stop at Ancenis.) 
Activities: Optional services: Helicopter flight: the Loire from the air, The Muscadet route, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Chalonnes-sur-Loire Nantes
Departure by coach towards the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Built on an island in the middle of the... more+ Indre River, the building, as it stands today, was constructed during the reign of Francis I by a wealthy financier, Gilles Berthelot, who sought to combine Italian innovations with French architectural craftsmanship. Classified as a historic monument, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau embodies all the refinement of an early French Renaissance château.
Continuation to Villandry for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walk through the gardens of the Château de Villandry: spread over three levels, they combine aesthetics, diversity, and harmony. Then, visit the Château de Villandry. Through its furnishings, decor, and atmosphere, it serves as a living testimony to French heritage. The Villandry estate has evolved over the centuries. Acquired by Jean Le Breton, it transformed from a medieval fortress into a residence enriched with Renaissance elements. In the 18th century, the Marquis de Castellane turned it into a comfortable and bright home, reflecting the art of living of the time. In the 19th century, it was saved by Joachim Carvallo and Ann Coleman, who restored it to its Renaissance state. Today, Henri Carvallo continues this legacy by combining preservation with the enhancement of the site. 
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
Refined French cuisine
Gala dinner and evening
WIFI
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Transfers
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

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. 
included
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

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Cat B - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Privatization
Travelers: 2
Price for 2 pers. :
£2,179
Privatize the boat on request
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