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From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley (15 destinations)

7 days
Start and end in Paris
4.5
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 96
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Start point
    Paris, France (Villa Montparnasse hotel, 2 rue Boulard, 75014, 17:00)
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Paris to Nantes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome cocktail)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Château de Chambord
    • Guided tour of Château de Chenonceau
    Landmarks
    Château de Chambord
    Château de Chenonceau
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  3. Day 3

    Saint-Nazaire

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC excursion: Escal'Atlantic museum and Saint-Nazaire shipyard tour
    • DISCOVERY excursion: Boat tour on the Erdre river
    Landmarks
    Escal'Atlantic
    Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
    Erdre River
  4. Day 4

    Nantes

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC morning excursion: Guided tour of Nantes and Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
    • DISCOVERY morning excursion: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île, secret courtyards and covered passageways
    • CLASSIC afternoon excursion: Muscadet Wine Route, medieval village of Clisson, and wine tasting at Château Cassemichère
    • DISCOVERY afternoon excursion: Helicopter tour over the Loire Valley
    Landmarks
    Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
    Machines de l'Île
    Clisson
    Château Cassemichère
  5. Day 5

    Angers

    Meals
    Dinner (Gala evening)

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC excursion: Château d'Angers with Apocalypse Tapestry, historical sections of Angers, and cathedral area
    • DISCOVERY excursion: Château de Brissac tour and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Château d'Angers
    Apocalypse Tapestry
    Château de Brissac
  6. Day 6

    Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala evening)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    • Stroll through gardens of Château de Villandry
    • Guided tour of Château de Villandry
    Landmarks
    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    Château de Villandry
  7. Day 7

    Nantes to Paris

    End point
    Paris, France (Disembark, 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
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    October 14th, 2018
    4.5
    The tour was very good in general, but there is VERY LITTLE cruising on this Loire River Cruise package. The Loire is...
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    Traveled in October 2018
  • From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley (15 destinations) reviewer 2
    April 25th, 2018
    4.5
    Well designed cabins and boat except a little noise (from a generator?) at night. Interesting excursions with some...
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    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    need spring 2026 dates please

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten December 2024

      While the spring dates for 2026 are not currently available, we expect them to be updated around mid-2025. This gives you plenty of time to explore all the amazing options we have for 2025 in the meantime!

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    Valerie

    Asked on March 23rd, 2022

    Is this fee for a cabin with a window or a balcony? Does the fee include wine or beer at lunch and dinner? Does the tour include the cost of transport to see the castles? How3 much extra are gratuities?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten March 2022

      On all cruises, we provide free beverages with every meal, as well as from the bar at any time it is open - this includes mineral water, fruit juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Standard cocktails (ex. gin tonic) are also included. For CroisiEurope the typically amount to tip for the crew on board would be 5-7 Euros per guest per day, they will leave an envelope in your cabin on the last day of the cruise.

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