Beautiful Brittany and Royal Opulence in the Loire





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Overview
Highlights
- Highlights Original back-to-back journeys to discover Brittany
- Exclusive to Croisieurope: cruise on board a paddle steamer ALL EXCURSIONSINCLUDED THE MUSTS: The Saint-Nazaire shipyard, embodiment of French pride
- The wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region
- Wine-tasting in the cellars of the Brissac castle(3)
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- The extended stay in Brittany (double-occupancy with breakfast and dinner in a four-star hotel*) - lunch in a restaurant on Day 2 and Day 3 - tours of Quiberon, Carnac, and Vannes - the cruise with all meals from dinner on Day 3 to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in double-occupancy cabin with climate control and shower in private bathroom - excursions included in the package selected - all onboard entertainment - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala evening - Châteaux of the Loire excursion - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Itinerary

Our coach will pick you up at the Nantes train station at 3 p.m. or the Nantes Atlantique Airport at 3:30 p.m. to begin the trip through Brittany. We'll arrive in Vannes at the end of the afternoon, where you'll check into the four-star hotel*for dinner and the night.*
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.Included excursion in the morning: The wild coastline of Quiberon. This panoramic tour introduces you to the Quiberon Peninsula by taking you along spectacular coastal roads dotted with quaint seaside towns and sweeping ocean view...
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.This morning, the included excursion is a guided tour of Vannes. Discover the medieval city of Vannes and its fortifications during an urban stroll. Our tour guide will recount the city's history within the confines of the old cit...
This morning, join us for the excursions for both package: tour of Saint Nazaire, a town on the sea. We'll visit Escal'Atlantic, a museum that explores the historic ocean liner experience, and the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Europe (this ex...
This morning, join us for the excursions proposed :CLASSIC : Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.DISCOVERY: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île(2), secret courtyards and covered passageways.This afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed :CLASS...
We'll cruise towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry(4).DISCOVERY: Tour of Brissac castle(3) and its cellars complete with a wine-tasting session.Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Join us on a full-day included excursion for both packages to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley. We'll return on board in Ancenis. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will start sailing towards Nantes.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services.
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