CANAL DE BRIARE
Upper Loire Cruise Itinerary

 

Sunday - Montargis to Amilly
We collect you from your Paris hotel after lunch for transfer by private mini-coach to Meanderer moored in Montargis. A champagne reception and early evening cruise to our first overnight mooring in Amilly follow.

Monday - Amilly to Montbouy
During the morning we cruise to Montcresson. After lunch the excursion program begins with a visit to the spectacular palace of Fontainebleau, home to generations of French royalty.

Tuesday - Montbouy to Chatillon-Coligny
Today's excursion takes us to Montargis with the week's best opportunity to explore a busy market town, people-watch or shop for souvenirs and exquisitely packaged confectionery from the famous Mazet Praline shop. Our afternoon cruise takes us to the charming village of Chatillon-Coligny.

Wednesday - Chatillon-Coligny to Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses
This morning we visit the splendid 16th century Chateau of St. Fargeau. On return to the barge, our afternoon cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses includes a chance to walk the ancient 'staircase' of locks, which stand as a monument to the old canal.

Thursday - Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses to La Gazonne
The daily excursion program continues with a visit to the beautiful private Chateau of La Bussiere, with its incredible 18th Century garden or Chateau de Sully sur Loire, a magnificent classic chateau of the Loire Valley. As an alternative we can visit the town of Gien. Set on the banks of the River Loire, the pretty town holds many attractions including the famous Faience Boutique, the Hunting Museum and the Chateau de Gien. We return to the barge for lunch and a cruise to an exquisite nature mooring at La Gazonne.

Friday - La Gazonne to Briare and Chatillon-sur-Loire
The morning cruise takes us to a beautiful village of Briare where we cross the world's longest aqueduct over the River Loire. Afternoon excursion takes us to the world famous wine region of Sancerre with the opportunity to sample the local wines and explore the charming hill-top village. For early risers a market visit in Briare with our chef is an option. That evening we cruise to our final mooring in a wonderful town of Chatillon-sur-Loire.

Saturday
This morning, after breakfast, we depart for the return transfer to Paris.

Note: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, cruises will be in reverse direction.

 

MEANDERER
Year 2011 Rates in US Dollars

ACCOMODATION	REGULAR	VALUE
Charter 6 guests wholeboat	$31,400	$26,550
Charter 5 guests wholeboat	$28,980	$25,400
Charter 4 guests wholeboat	$26,580	$23,100
Suite per person	$5,430	$4,600

 

DEPARTURE DATES	RATE	ROUTE
April 17, 24; may 1 and 8	Value	Loire Valley
May 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31  Aug, 7, 14, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9	Regular	Loire Valley

-        All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to guarantee departures.

-        Antiques Cruises are available for charter groups.  Please contact us for itinerary.  Supplement per charter is $1900.

-        Golf Cruises are available for charter groups at a supplement of $500 per person. Please contact us for itinerary.
(non-golfers in the group do not pay the supplement).

 

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