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Fall Festival: The Wild, Majestic Loire River

5 days
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Start and end in Nantes
4.3 (480 reviews)
  • Simple schematic map showing Nantes and Ancenis along the Loire River.
  • Church portal in Angers, France with trees in the foreground.
  • Aerial view of Angers with the Chateau and river in France.
  • Urban square in Nantes, France with a fountain and spire.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nantes

    Nantes
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
    • Evening entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Nantes
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  2. Day 2

    Nantes to Ancenis

    Nantes to Ancenis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard presentation: The Loire: The Longest River in France
    • Onboard contest
    • Excursion to Angers château with tour of medieval tapestry collection
    Landmarks
    Angers Château
    Ancenis
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  3. Day 3

    Ancenis

    Ancenis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day coach excursion to Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
    • Tour of Royal Abbey of Fontevraud UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Wine tasting from Saumur region
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit to Château d'Ussé
    • Evening dancing onboard
    Landmarks
    Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
    Château d'Ussé
    Saumur Region
  4. Day 4

    Ancenis to Nantes

    Ancenis to Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard contest
    • Tasting of Curé Nantais cheese and Muscadet wine
    • Panoramic tour of Nantes
    • Visit to Machines de l'Île - Galerie des Machines and Carrousel des Mondes Marins
    • Contest winner drawing and festive gala evening onboard
    Landmarks
    Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
    Le Lieu Unique
    Île Feydeau
    Saint Anne's Butte
    Machines de l'Île
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  5. Day 5

    Nantes

    Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nantes

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Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

  • Gregory5.0•June 2026
    An overall wonderful experience. Fine French cuisine and excellent service with plenty of entertainment onboard. The...
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  • Goldilocks5.0•June 2026
    Service overall on boat was excellent english speaking helpers are always assisting perfectly food was good...
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  • Beryl5.0•July 2026
    A good balance of time on boat and the (optional) trips

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