MEANDERER


Meanderer Golf Itinerary
Upper Loire, Montargis - Chatillon-sur-Loire


Imagine you and your friends combining your love of golf with a leisurely cruise aboard Meanderer, a fully-crewed luxury hotel barge, drifting along tranquil waterways past some of the most beautiful scenery in the Upper Loire, France.Your floating hotel is furnished with every modern comfort

The finest gourmet cuisine is prepared by your on-board master chef, complemented by a wide array of fine regional wines and an open bar, and of course, the experienced and knowledgeable crew is there to attend to your slightest need

Note Meanderer will offer an alternative, non-golfing excursion program to anyone in the party who does not want to play golf Golf 

Day 1 SundayYou will be met at Hotel Concorde Lafayette, Paris at 2.00pm for transfer by private mini coach to Meanderer. A Champagne reception and an early evening cruise await you. Dinner on board. 

Day 2 MondayAfter an early breakfast we transfer to Les Bordes Golf Course (18 par 72, 6256m). Rated amongst the top 5 championship courses in France , this picturesque course offers a challenge to novice and expert players alike. The evergreen fairways of the course feature densely wooded boundaries and large natural water features. In the afternoon we take a cruise along the first part of our journey. Dinner on board 

Day 3  Tuesday  After breakfast we transfer to Fontainbleau Golf Course (18 par 72, 6074m). Regarded by many as the best golf course in the southern Paris region, this all weather course is deep in the private forest of the Fontainbleau estate. After lunch we cruise to the charming village of Chatillon Coligny. Dinner on board 

Day 4  Wednesday  After breakfast we transfer to Golf de Montargis (18 par 72, 5914m). This championship golf course is described as an "American" style course. Situated in a wooded valley, the course includes manmade water features and natural lakes. 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. Dinner on board Golf France,Golf vacation and luxury cruise on Meanderer,Upper Loire,France 

Day 5  Thursday  After breakfast we transfer to Roncemay Golf Course in Joigny (18 par 72, 6401m) This international standard course, designed by Jean Garaialde in 1991 has hosted many of France's famous competitions. Overlooked by the Chateau in whose grounds the course has been developed, the length and technical nature of the course offer a challenge to even the most advanced player. Afternoon cruise to Briare. Dinner on board 

Day 6  Friday  Our morning is spent moored in Briare to allow time to explore this busy market town and fascinating history of the canal, which once supported it. In the afternoon we transfer to Sancerrois Golf Course (18 par 72, 5828m). A spectacular course set on the banks of the River Loire within sight if the famous vineyard village of Sancerre. Today's cruise is reserved until the evening to take in the delightful splendor of the world longest aqueduct, crossing the River Loire. Farewell Captains Dinner 

Day 7  Saturday This morning after breakfast we depart for the return transfer to by Paris by approximately 1pm. 

Itinerary is subject to change

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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