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2023 2024

The Loire Valley Châteaux

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The Loire Valley Châteaux

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Description

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 incorporate its medieval past alongside the latest architectural styles of the Italian renaissance. The chateau is a French national monument and possesses all the refinement found in the French Renaissance. We'll continue to Villandry for lunch. After lunch, enjoy a walk through the lovely gardens surrounding the Château de Villandry. Spread out over an impressive area, the gardens bring together aestheticism, diversity and harmony. Afterward, we'll continue our tour and visit the Château d'Ussé. Rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries, this stronghold with fortified towers, turrets and steeples looks like something out of a fairytale. The castle is still inhabited today and takes visitors back to a time of legends and fairytales. It is thought to have inspired Charles Perrault when writing "Sleeping Beauty”.

PLEASE NOTE

  • The order of the visits can change.
  • Times are approximate.

Cruises

This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises

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

Next departures: 13/06/2023, 03/07/2023, ...
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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
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Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
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Departure 04/05/2023
Arrival 11/05/2023
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Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
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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, 04/07/2023, ...
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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
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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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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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

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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

Next departures: 26/03/2023, 03/04/2023, ...
NDN_PP2

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.
5 Days
Show more
START IN 2023
Departure 26/03/2023
Arrival 30/03/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 30/03/2023
Arrival 03/04/2023
Sold out
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Sold out
Departure 03/04/2023
Arrival 07/04/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 07/04/2023
Arrival 11/04/2023
Ship : MS Loire Princesse Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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