MEANDERER
Sunday, Day 1
PARIS TO MONTARGIS Paris to Montargis Guests are met at 2.00 pm at the Hotel
Concorde Lafayette and transferred to Meanderer where a Champagne Welcome awaits you as we begin our early evening cruise through Little Venice, so called for its flower-bedecked bridges and small canals. Dinner aboard
Monday, Day 2
MONTARGIS TO MONTCRESSON After a leisurely breakfast of croissants, preserves and French bread, fresh from the local boulangerie, our excursion begins with a visit to the Chateau Vaux Le Vicompte, filming location for "Man with the iron mask" with formal gardens and collection of 19th century horse drawn carriages. Afternoon cruise through beautiful Loiret countryside. Dinner aboard..
Tuesday, Day 3
MONTCRESSON TO CHATILLON-COLIGNY Morning visit to the fabulous Palace of
Fontainbleu, home to almost 30 Kings of France through eight centuries between Louis 1V and Napoleon 1 and world-renowned for its extraordinary Italian Renaissance art and architecture. Afternoon cruise and Dinner aboard
Wednesday, Day 4
CHATILLON-COLIGNY TO ROGNY-LES-SEPT-ECLUSES This morning's excursion takes us to the re-created working Renaissance farm and Chateau of St
Fargeau. Today we lunch in a local auberge. During the afternoon we cruise to Rogny where the 17th century flight of seven locks stands as a canal monument. Dinner aboard and an evening stroll to see the floodlit steps. Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5
ROGNY-LES-SEPT-ECLUSES TO BRIARE Morning cruise followed by an excursion to the town of
Gien, a pretty town set on the banks of the Loire river. Opportunity to visit the Hunting museum , the famous Faience museum and boutique or Chateau de
Gien. Tow path bicycling or walking possibilities and excellent cruising to Briare
Friday, Day
6
BRIARE TO CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE Briare is a busy market town and has a fascinating history of the canal. Time to explore before an afternoon wine tasting in a family run vineyard in the heart of Sancerre with a chance to sample the wines and cheeses for which this region is renowned. Evening cruise to take in the delightful splendor of the world' s longest aqueduct across the mighty River Loire. Farewell Captain's Dinner
Saturday, Day 7
CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE TO PARIS This morning after breakfast we return you to Paris.
NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a
sample itinerary and is subject to change.
MEANDERER
Year 2010 Rates in US Dollars
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ACCOMODATION
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REGULAR
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VALUE
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Charter 6 guests wholeboat
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$29,990
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$25,290
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Charter 5 guests wholeboat
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$27,600
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$24,200
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Charter 4 guests wholeboat
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$25,290
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$23,100
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Suite per person
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$5,175
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$4,400
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DEPARTURE DATES
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RATE
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ROUTE
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April
18,
25; October
17, 24
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Value
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Loire Valley
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May
2, 9, 16, 23,
30;
June 6, 13, 20, 27; July
4, 11, 18, 25;
Aug
1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10
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Regular
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Loire Valley
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Meeting Points
Paris- Hotel Concorde Lafayette - Sunday 2:00pm
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All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to
guarantee departures.
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Antiques Cruises are
available for charter groups. Please
contact us for itinerary. Supplement
per charter is $1900.
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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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