Family Club - The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy^
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Overview
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- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE the Loire from above
- Full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley: guided tours of the castles of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and the gardens of Villandry
- The Saint-Nazaire shipyard, embodiment of French pride
- The wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region
- Cruise on board a paddle steamer
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- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - excursions mentioned in the package selected - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Itinerary
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. The ship will sail towards Saint-Nazaire.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
In the morning, optional excursions:- CLASSIC: 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 excursion must...
In the morning, optional excursions: - CLASSIC: tour of Saint Nazaire, a town on the sea- FAMILLY : Escal'Atlantic and the Espadon submarine, only through reservation before your departureIn the evening, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: we'll board a local boat for a cruise on the Erdre River, one of the most beautiful in France.
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.- FAMILY: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île(2), secret courtyards and covered passageways.This afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC excursion proposed: The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.FAMILY: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île(2), secret courtyards and covered passageways.This afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC excursion proposed: The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.
We'll cruise towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry(3).- FAMILLY: Street art tour in Angers. Have you noticed decorated walls dotting the cit...
We'll cruise towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry(3).- FAMILLY: Street art tour in Angers. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Join us on a full-day included excursion:- CLASSIC: Join us on a full- day incueded excursion to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley.OR join us on a full-day optional excursion:- FAMILLY: Day trip to the Puy du Fou. More than just a theme park, the Puy du Fou is ...
Join us on a full-day included excursion:- CLASSIC: Join us on a full- day incueded excursion to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley.OR join us on a full-day optional excursion:- FAMILLY: Day trip to the Puy du Fou. More than just a theme park, the Puy du Fou is ...
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services.
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