Loire Valley Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1 Paris – Briare

After meeting the group in Paris, well leave the city behind us and make our way to Briare, a small village in the Loiret region, where well board our private barge this evening. After settling into your cabin, there will be plenty of time to get to know the crew and your fellow travellers over cocktails and dinner with a cruise through the Briare Aqueduct (one of the longest navigable aqueducts in the world) to round off the day.
Accommodation: MS Jeanine

Day 2 Briare – Lere

First today: a sightseeing train ride through Briare aboard Le Petit Train. As we make our way through the village, well see the likes of the impressive Chteau de Trousse-Barrire, the Church of Saint-tienne and plenty of locks, lock-keeper houses and quaint bridges. Then: well move on to the Deux Marines Museum, which documents the history of the Loire and its canals, before cruising onward to Lr, where youll be free to spend the evening at your leisure after dinner.
Accommodation: MS Jeanine

Day 3 Lere- Menetreol sous Sancerre

We have an exciting day ahead of us today, with a visit to Sancerre a historic medieval hilltop town overlooking the Loire Valley on the agenda. After following the Fil dAriane (a red line painted on the streets that takes us past old wine-making neighbourhoods, bakeries and art galleries), well visit an authentic goat farm, where well have the chance to taste some delicious cheeses and local Sancerre wine. And later this afternoon? Well continue our journey to Mntrol-sous-Sancerre: our home for the night.
Accommodation: MS Jeanine

Day 4 Menetreol sous Sancerre – Herry

This morning well take a tour of Pouilly-sur-Loire, where well visit the impressive Tour de Pouilly-Fum a local winery with a mesmerising backdrop. Here, well stroll the extensive vineyards, see the wine cellar and enjoy a delectable wine tasting session before we climb back aboard the barge. Later, well make our way to the humble village of Herry, where the evening will be yours to do as you please.
Accommodation: MS Jeanine

Day 5 Herry – Marseilles Les Aubigny

Well start the day with a tour of La Charit-sur-Loire and its beautifully restored, UNESCO World Heritage-listed priory. Afterwards, well visit a farm deep in the countryside, where well experience the rustic charm that can only be found in France. The afternoon will see us moving on to the town of Marseilles-ls-Aubigny, where well don our finest outfits for a gala dinner aboard the barge.
Accommodation: MS Jeanine

Day 6 Marseilles les Aubigny – Nevers

After this mornings breakfast, our first stop of the day will be the historic Fontmorigny Abbey. Then, its onwards to charming Apremont-sur-Allier, one of the most heart-stealing villages in France, for a photo opportunity or two. After weve had a look around the magnificent floral garden, well return to the barge and continue our journey towards the romantic town of Nevers where an atmospheric after-dark walking tour awaits. By the light of our lanterns, well see the iconic Ducal Palace, stroll past the half-timbered houses of the old quarter and visit Nevers Cathedral, an impressive national monument.
Accommodation: MS Jeanine

Day 7 Nevers – Paris

After enjoying one last buffet breakfast, well bid a fond farewell to our barge. Then, its all aboard the mini-coach back to Paris, where our tour will come to an end.