The Loire: between cultural immersion, traditional folklore and local flavors (port-to-port cruise)

5 days

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Start and end in Nantes

4.3

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

Day 1
Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Crew introduction
Landmarks
Saint-Nazaire
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire to Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise toward Nantes along the Loire
- Entertainment activity featuring regional musical heritage
- Tasting of typical local products
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Maison des Paludiers in Guérande - discover salt workers' practices through interactive experience with projections, educational film, and discussion with salt-worker guide
- Gourmet lunch at local crêperie
Landmarks
Maison des Paludiers
Guérande
Loire River
Day 3
Nantes
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nantes
- Visit Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- Cruise toward Ancenis
- Loire culture entertainment activity with fun and varied challenges
- Evening of tales and legends with local folk group and traditional music
Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Nantes
Ancenis
Day 4
Ancenis - Langeais Castle and Fontevraud Abbey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Château de Langeais
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Guided visit to Abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontevraud including abbey church, recumbent effigies, and Romanesque kitchens
- Onboard entertainment in the evening
Landmarks
Château de Langeais
Abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontevraud
Day 5
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)

Landmarks
Saint-Nazaire

Landmarks
Maison des Paludiers
Guérande
Loire River

Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Nantes
Ancenis

Landmarks
Château de Langeais
Abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontevraud

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3(475 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 88%
Cancellation policy

CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Loire Princesse
This ultra modern boat cruise has been built in 2014 and it features an impressive contemporary design inside and out, with large ceiling… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
96
Length
80m
Width
11m
Staterooms
48
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Anonymous
May 14th, 2026
Everything was EXCELLENT!!!
Christopher
May 9th, 2026
I chose this tour because of its duration and where it stopped. The boat, crew, and food were great . CrosiEurope...
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The Loire: between cultural immersion, traditional folklore and local flavors (port-to-port cruise)

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Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

Included Activities

Saint-Nazaire to Nantes

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nantes

Included Activities

Ancenis - Langeais Castle and Fontevraud Abbey

Included Activities

Nantes

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