Discover the Heart of France

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River Cruise
As the longest river in France, the Loire is lined with natural reserves and traditional farms, valleys of vines from which world-renowned wines are created, and dwellings that have been preserved since their completion, hundreds of years ago. Our cruise takes you into the heart of France to visit towns linked to Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc, to discover med...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    As the longest river in France, the Loire is lined with natural reserves and traditional farms, valleys of vines from which world-renowned wines are created, and dwellings that have been preserved since their completion, hundreds of years ago. Our cruise takes you into the heart of France to visit towns linked to Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc, to discover medieval treasures, to taste wine and cheese in the very places they’re created, and to relax as we glide through pretty, unspoilt landscapes.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 6 nights cruise on MS Déborah
    • 17 meals: 6 breakfasts (days 2-7) 5 lunches (days 2-6) 6 dinners (days 1-6)
    • All-inclusive drinks (excluding champagne and selected wines/spirits)
    • Welcome cocktail party
    • Onboard entertainment
    • Included excursions and visits: 5
    • Tour of Briare including Le Musée des Deux Marines
    • Excursion to Sancerre and cheese/wine tasting at a goat farm
    • Visit Pouilly-sur-Loire with wine tasting
    • Tour of La Charité-sur-Loire and an authentic farm
    • Visit Fontmorigny Abbey and Apremont-sur-Allier
    • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
    • International return flights (Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow. Supplements may apply from other airports)
    • Check-in service by Titan staff at London
    • Services of an experienced Titan tour manager
    • Porterage
    • All airport/port taxes, duties and surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Paris - Briare Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Paris. On arrival, our coach will transfer us to the port in Briare to embark MS Déborah (4T), with time to settle in before a welcome cocktail party and dinner. Our cruise begins, traversing the remarkable Briare Aqueduct, which until 2003 was the longest navigable aqueduct in the world. Day 2 Briare - Léré We take a tourist train to discover the hidden treasures of Briare, a village with a town hall modified from a modest feudal castle, and an imposing 19th century brick castle - Chateau de Trousse-Barriere. The town was once considered the most important waterway crossroads in France, and as we travel along the tree-lined canal, see the quaint old bridges and lock-keeper houses. We visit the Church of Saint-Etienne and then Le Musée des Deux Marines to learn about the history of the Loire and its canals, the perfect introduction to our cruise. This afternoon, enjoy the scenery as we cruise to Léré, with the option to borrow one of the bikes on board to follow the canal path. Day 3 Léré - Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre Just a few miles away, in the historic Berry region, Sancerre overlooks the gorgeous Loire Valley. We discover this beautiful medieval city, taking in the old wine-making neighbourhoods, bakeries and art galleries. You can choose to climb the Fief Tower, the only remaining tower of the 14th century medieval castle, for a small fee. Afterwards, we visit a family-run goat farm and taste its trademark cheeses and the local Sancerre wine. We spend the afternoon cruising to Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre, where we dock overnight. Day 4 Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre - Herry This morning we travel by coach to Pouilly-sur-Loire, where we visit the vineyards and wine cellar of the Tour du Pouilly-Fumé. After tasting the local wine, we return to the ship and continue towards Herry. This journey offers the opportunity to cycle along a portion of the EuroVélo 6, the cycle route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea. We remain overnight in port. Day 5 Herry - Marseilles-lès-Aubigny We start today with a tour of La Charité-sur-Loire, a book town with fine Romanesque architecture, and the only town successfully defended against Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years’ War. Its magnificent, UNESCO-protected priory church was built in 1059 by the powerful order of Cluny, and soon became a major stop on the pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela. We then visit a farm deep in the countryside, to experience the authentic rustic calm of rural France. Afterwards we return to our vessel for a journey to Marseilles-lès-Aubigny, passing outstanding vistas of the Val de Loire Natural Reserve, an area with a unique abundance of nature, culture and heritage. Tonight, our gala evening is held on board. Day 6 Marseilles-lès-Aubigny - Nevers Today a coach will take us to Fontmorigny Abbey, a monument to over eight centuries of French religious heritage. It also had great influence on the economic success of the surrounding area. We continue on to Apremont-sur-Allier, one of the most beautiful villages in France. At the heart of its medieval charm are the Château and its Parc Floral, a fairytale garden of flowers and waterfalls. We take a stroll along the Allier River and return to our vessel to take lunch as we cruise to Nevers through the afternoon. At nightfall, we have an optional, romantic tour of Nevers with lanterns. This lively town is better known for its porcelain, but it was once an important depot for Julius Caesar, and has some gorgeous medieval landmarks. Day 7 Nevers - Paris - UK Transfer to the Paris Airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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Price From $2,721
Price per day$389
Last Updated: 8/11/2021

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