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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - Langeais Castle and Fontevraud Abbey - ANCENIS - NANTES
Join us for a cultural getaway and discover some of the Loire’s most treasured hidden gems. Enjoy this off-the-beaten-path cruise and experience the grandeur of a region renowned for its rich history, vibrant local culture, and outstanding gastronomy. From inspiring visits to breathtaking artistic venues and fascinating museums that serve as true temples of knowledge, to captivating local stories brought to life through regional tales and folklore, embark on a journey through a region that never ceases to surprise and enchant. Explore the heart of the Loire and uncover its unique heritage, legends, and traditions at every turn.
Highlights
“50 Years of CroisiEurope” Gala Evening – a celebratory anniversary dinner followed by an evening of dancing.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
The Museum of Trades and Crafts in Mauges-sur-Loire, a living testament to French craftsmanship and traditional know-how
Boarding.
Introduction of the crew and welcome cocktail.
Morning included excursion: Visit to La Maison des Paludiers in Guérande. Discover the traditions and expertise of the salt workers who have shaped the region’s unique landscape for centuries.
Return on board for lunch.
Afternoon cruise to Nantes. Enjoy the scenery along the Loire as you sail towards the historic city of Nantes. During the cruise, sample a selection of typical regional specialties.
GRAND PRIZE QUIZ(1). Participants will answer a series of questions, and the winner will qualify for the grand prize draw at the end of the cruise. Evening on board.
Morning included excursion: Guided tour of the Château of the Dukes of Brittany.
Afternoon cruise to Ancenis. Breton culture and Celtic traditions activity on board.
Evening of Celtic Tales and Legends.
GRAND PRIZE QUIZ(1). Participants will answer a series of questions, and the winner will qualify for the grand prize draw at the end of the cruise.
Complimentary full-day excursion: Historical Treasures, a Royal Wedding and Monastic Heritage.
Departure by coach for Langeais Castle.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Fontevraud Abbey.
Evening entertainment on board.
Morning included excursion: The Trades Museum of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine in Anjou, Mauges-sur-Loire.
Afternoon cruise to Nantes. Introduction to the art of maritime knot tying.
Gala evening.
GRAND PRIZE QUIZ(1). Grand prize draw.
Disembarkation.
The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change. For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. As the Loire is a wild river, variations in water levels are anticipated. Depending on navigation conditions, some stops may be cancelled. CroisiEurope is committed to implementing the necessary solutions to ensure passenger comfort and the continuation of the sightseeing programme.
(1) Participants will be invited to answer a series of questions, and the winner will qualify for the grand prize draw at the end of the cruise. Prize: a 5-day cruise for one person in a Main Deck cabin OR a €500 discount applicable to the cruise of their choice (one prize per departure; excluding the Visages and Rivers of the World collection).
(2) The stopover in Ancenis may be replaced by Nantes.
(3) The stopover in Saint-Nazaire may be replaced by Paimboeuf.
(4) The excursion to Nantes and the Château of the Dukes of Brittany may be replaced by the Muscadet Wine Route.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.