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2023

DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

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# Package

DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

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Description

Included in tour package

 

  • Tourist cruise on the Erdre River
  • Nantes: the machines de l'ile, secret courtyards and covered passageways
  • Guided visit of Saint Nazaire
  • Helicopter ride: the Loire from above
  • Chateau de Brissac
  • The Loire Valley Châteaux

 

Cruises

This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises

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Beautiful Brittany and Royal Opulence in the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

Next departures: 29/04/2023, 04/05/2023, ...
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Nantes - Vannes - Quiberon - Carnac - Auray - Vannes - NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS - NANTES

Begin your vacation with an exclusive three-day trip through Brittany, a proud French region with a more-than-thousand-year-old heritage that has spread its influence across the area. From the prehistoric megaliths in Carnac to the wave-beaten coasts of the Quiberon Peninsula, set off on a journey through a stunning region shaped by humans and nature alike. Top off your Breton experience with breakfast in a local crêperie and a visit to Auray, a charming village on the Gulf of Morbihan. Then climb aboard for a cruise on the Loire, the royal river with legendary scenery.
8 Days
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START IN 2023
Departure 29/04/2023
Arrival 06/05/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 04/05/2023
Arrival 11/05/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 13/06/2023
Arrival 20/06/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 03/07/2023
Arrival 10/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 28/07/2023
Arrival 04/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 22/08/2023
Arrival 29/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 27/08/2023
Arrival 03/09/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 16/09/2023
Arrival 23/09/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 26/09/2023
Arrival 03/10/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley

Next departures: 14/06/2023, 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
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 04/07/2023
Arrival 10/07/2023
Sold out
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Sold out
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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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

Next departures: 16/04/2023, 21/04/2023, ...
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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS - NANTES

Embark on a cruise on the Royal Loire River whose beauty is 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. 
6 Days
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START IN 2023
Departure 11/04/2023
Arrival 16/04/2023
Sold out
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Sold out
Departure 16/04/2023
Arrival 21/04/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 21/04/2023
Arrival 26/04/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 01/05/2023
Arrival 06/05/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 06/05/2023
Arrival 11/05/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 21/05/2023
Arrival 26/05/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 26/05/2023
Arrival 31/05/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 10/06/2023
Arrival 15/06/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 15/06/2023
Arrival 20/06/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 20/06/2023
Arrival 25/06/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 30/06/2023
Arrival 05/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 05/07/2023
Arrival 10/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 10/07/2023
Arrival 15/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 20/07/2023
Arrival 25/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 25/07/2023
Arrival 30/07/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 30/07/2023
Arrival 04/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 09/08/2023
Arrival 14/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 14/08/2023
Arrival 19/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 24/08/2023
Arrival 29/08/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 29/08/2023
Arrival 03/09/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 18/09/2023
Arrival 23/09/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 23/09/2023
Arrival 28/09/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 28/09/2023
Arrival 03/10/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 03/10/2023
Arrival 08/10/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 12/10/2023
Arrival 17/10/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 17/10/2023
Arrival 22/10/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 22/10/2023
Arrival 27/10/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 27/10/2023
Arrival 01/11/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

Shore Excursions

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Chateau de Brissac

We'll leave by coach for a visit to the Château de Brissac, located about nine miles from the city of Angers.Known as the tallest royal residence in France, it contains 204 rooms, monumental staircases and never-ending hallways. Acquired by...

Duration 4h00 Discovery
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The Loire Valley Châteaux

We'll leave by coach for the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Built on a small island in the middle of the Indre River, the château as it is seen today was built under Francis I by Gilles Berthelot, a wealthy financier who wanted to inco...

Duration 11h00 Classic
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Tourist cruise on the Erdre River

Transfer by coach to the Bateaux Nantais dock. At approximately 8:00 p.m., we'll leave for a cruise on what King Francis I called the "most beautiful river in France”: The Erdre. As the scenery rolls by, discover the history of the riv...

Duration 2h45 Classic
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Helicopter ride: the Loire from above

We’ll take you to the airport in Ancenis. Upon your arrival, you’ll meet your pilot and head out for a helicopter tour of the Loire. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of breathtaking landscapes. You’ll fly over the tower in O...

Duration 0h10 Discovery
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© Michel Friz

Nantes: the machines de l'ile, secret courtyards and covered passageways

Leaving from the dock in Nantes, you'll set out to discover the magical world of the Machines de l'île. This totally unprecedented artistic project is a cross between the imaginations of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci. After this exc...

Duration 4h00 Discovery
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© Michel Friz

Guided tour of Saint Nazaire

We'll begin our visit with the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience. Then we'll continue on to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest and well-renowne...

Duration 4h30 Classic
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