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Loire Cruises France

A Loire Valley River cruise is ideal to explore French history, France's scenic and untouched landscapes, and France's cultural heritage. CroisiEurope operates cruises on board a new revolutionary boat, the MS Loire Princesse, equipped with a paddle wheel, sailing the Loire river like never experienced before.


A Loire river cruise is also the unique opportunity to explore the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, including the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, the Châteaux of Chinon, Villandry, and the Ussé Château. French national monuments, these estates comprise wonderful gardens, and will take you back to a time of legends and fairytales.  


Explore the Loire, a royal legacy rich in diversity and history. Tour the area in comfort, experiencing the best in French cuisine and the ultimate in hospitality.
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From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley

Next departures: 04/07/2023, 08/08/2023, ...
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Paris - Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - ANCENIS - NANTES

A taste of Paris linked with the history of France: discover the castles of the Loire between Chambord and Chenonceau before boarding the river boat for a cruise on the Royal Loire river whose beautiful landscapes are legendary. Visit Nantes and The Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a gallery that recreates the imaginary world of the famous writer Jules Verne. Discover Saint-Nazaire and admire its shipyard and the Escal'Atlantic which immerses you in the world of steamships from the beginnings of their gigantic construction to life on board. Soak up the magical castles of the Loire such as Brissac, the highest castle in France whose monumental facades rise up from its large landscaped park. 
7 Days
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START IN 2023
Departure 14/06/2023
Arrival 20/06/2023
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Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
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Departure 04/07/2023
Arrival 10/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 08/08/2023
Arrival 14/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 22/09/2023
Arrival 28/09/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

Next departures: 22/12/2023
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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES

Enjoy a magical cruise along the Loire and discover medieval castles and the Escal'Atlantic. Explore Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II was built. Discover the magic of the Chateaux of the Loire and visit Nantes and its historical treasures. You will have the option to attend the Christmas Mass in Ancenis and celebrate Christmas on the Loire in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
6 Days
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START IN 2023
Departure 22/12/2023
Arrival 27/12/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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The Loire and Brittany's Ancient Heritage (port-to-port cruise)

Next departures: 11/04/2023
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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS - NANTES - Vannes - Carnac - Auray - Lorient - Vannes

Climb aboard an exclusive eight-day tour and cruise on the Loire River and experience French history as never before. This cruise on the Loire River goes from the breathtaking châteaux in the region to the Atlantic Ocean, where the Saint-Nazaire shipyard awaits. Discover the heritage embedded in the region while enjoying the calmness of a river cruise. Not-to-be-missed sites include Angers, its castle, and the extraordinary Apocalypse Tapestry, as well as the medieval old town in Châteaubriant. Once the cruise is finished, you'll head to Brittany to discover the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan, the wild coastline in Quiberon, and the fortress in Vannes-not to mention the mysterious prehistoric aligned stones in Carnac.
8 Days
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START IN 2023
Departure 11/04/2023
Arrival 18/04/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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A Thousand Years on the Loire River (port-to-port cruise)

Next departures: 11/04/2023
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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS - NANTES

Climb aboard an exclusive six-day cruise on the Loire River and experience French history as never before. This cruise on the Loire River goes from the breathtaking châteaux in the region to the Atlantic Ocean, where the Saint-Nazaire shipyard awaits. Discover the heritage embedded in the region while enjoying the calmness of a river cruise. Not-to-be-missed sites include Angers, its castle, and the extraordinary Apocalypse Tapestry, as well as the medieval old town in Châteaubriant.
6 Days
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START IN 2023
Departure 11/04/2023
Arrival 16/04/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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Royal New Year cruise on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

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NANTES - Saint-Nazaire - NANTES - ANCENIS - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers - NANTES

Join us for a magical cruise along the Loire for an unforgettable New Year's Eve! Discover the many Chateaux of the Loire, Nantes and its historical treasures, or Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II ship was built.
6 Days On request
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This cruise is not available on our website. For more information and to look for suitable alternatives, please contact us on +33(0)388 762 199 or send us an email at international-fit@croisieurope.com
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