Barge
cruise vacations in Western Burgundy and Upper Loire
THE 8 PASSENGERS RENAISSANCE
Renaissance sports her new European Waterways exterior livery, and
feature a new refitted interior which will delight the most discerning
passenger. Improvements include a new galley, a re-floored forward
deck with roof extension for dining al fresco, an expanded, "guest-friendly"
wheelhouse, upgraded suites and an additional silent generator.
The well established cruise route includes cruising on the River
Seine, the Canal de Loing and the ancient Canal du Briare with stops
in the beautiful towns of Samois-sur-Seine, St Mammes, Nemours,
Nargis and Rogny les Sept Ecluses.European Waterways has engaged
an outstanding, experienced crew that will continue to keep Renaissance's
guests cheering about the care and enthusiasm the crew bestow on
their guests during a fabulous cruise week in the Upper Loire and
Western Burgundy regions. Renaissance accommodates up to eight passengers
in ultimate luxury. The beautifully appointed lounge has comfortable
seating. A cosy bar is stocked with your favourites, and bookshelves
contain a Bose CD system, current books, up-to-date periodicals
and magazines.She has 4 suites, two of which can be configured as
twins or doubles and the other two are double beds. Each has a 60ft
sq private bathroom. Renaissance has a sundeck with Jacuzzi and
bicycles for clients use.
RENAISSANCE
ITINERARY
Montargis to Chatillon-sur-Loire
Saturday,
Day 1 - Paris
to Montargis
Guests are met at the meeting hotel in Paris at 1.30 pm and transferred
to the spacious Renaissance where a Champagne Welcome awaits you.
We enjoy an evening cruise through Little Venice, past flower-bedecked
bridges and medieval watercourses joining France’s oldest
canal, the Briare. Dinner aboard.
Sunday, Day 2 - Montargis
to Montbouy
Our visit this morning is to the splendid Renaissance-style Chateaux
Vaux le Vicomte, which inspired Versailles, with exquisite décor
and period furniture, manicured formal gardens and a collection
of 19th century horse drawn carriages. Afternoon cruise through
the Loiret countryside with towpath cycling. Dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 3 - Iontbouy
to Rogny les-Sept-Ecluses
Today’s excursion is to Chateau-Landon. With a history going
back 20,000 years to the first evidence of primitive habitation,
this seldom visited, mainly medieval town was captured by Caesar
in 52 BC. We have a private guided walking tour and see the 11th
century Saint Severin Abbey, as well as enjoy a tasting of Loire
wines. Afternoon gentle cruise to historic Rogny and its 350 year
old floodlit 7 lock-flight. Dinner ashore at Auberge des Templiers
in Les Bezards.
Tuesday, Day 4 - Rogny
les-Sept-Ecluses to Ouzouer-Trezee
After a leisurely breakfast of fresh croissants, baguettes and
assorted pastries we visit Chateau de la Bussiere. This moat-encircled
18th century family owned chateau has a freshwater fishing museum
full of antique rods, reels and fishing memorabilia, working gardens
and interesting brick architecture. Originally built in the 11th
century it was extensively modernised 600 years later and represents
an interesting glimpse of Chateau lifestyle. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 5 - IOuzouer-Trezee
to Briare
Morning cruise to Briare and Gustave Eiffel’s magical aqueduct
across the River Loire with walking and biking for those that
wish to do so. We preview Friday’s crossing of this amazing
10,000 ton, 662 metre Pont Canal which was completed in September
1896. Today we also visit Gien, home of the Faience pottery and
hunting museums and Chateau de Gien. Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 6 - Briare
to Chatillon-sur-Loire
Morning wander around fruit and vegetable, seafood, cheese and
French fashion stalls in the market in Briare. Afternoon visit
to a family-run vineyard in Sancerre. This medieval hilltop village
overlooks a vibrant and pulsating region which has known viticulture
since Roman times. Evening cruise across the River Loire on Eiffel’s
aqueduct and Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 7 - Chatillon-sur-Loire
to Paris
After breakfast we return you to the meeting point in Paris.
This is a
sample itinerary. On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse
direction.
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