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MS Loire Princesse, 5 Night From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley ex Paris, France to Nantes, France

Cruise MS Loire Princesse, 5 Night From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley ex Paris, France to Nantes, France
Cruise Line CroisiEurope
Ship MS Loire Princesse
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 5 Night Cruise sailing from Paris onboard MS Loire Princesse
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 03 May 2024
Cruise Description 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. 

Day 1
Our guide will greet you starting from 5:00 p.m. at the Villa Montparnasse hotel, 2 rue Boulard, 75014 Paris. At 6:00 p.m., you’ll be transferred by coach to the Noces de Jeannette restaurant, 14, rue Favart, 75002 Paris. After dinner, our coach will take you back to the Villa Montparnasse hotel for the night.

Day 2
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At 6:30 a.m., we’ll set off by coach for the Château de Chambord, one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive architecture blending traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. Enjoy a tour of this majestic castle and its grounds. We’ll then continue on to Chenonceau, stopping for lunch in a local restaurant. Our afternoon will be spent visiting the Château de Chenonceau, one of the best-known and most-visited châteaux in the Loire Valley with an architecture mixing late Gothic and early Renaissance.After our visit, we’ll head to Nantes, arriving in the evening. We’ll welcome our passengers on board upon your arrival. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

Day 3
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed :CLASSIC: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.DISCOVERY: Nantes, the Machines de l’Île, secret courtyards and covered passageways.In the afternoon, take part in our optional excursion for both packages : 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 be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the shipyard). We'll return on board in Saint-Nazaire. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 4
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed :CLASSIC: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.DISCOVERY: Nantes, the Machines de l’Île(3), secret courtyards and covered passageways.In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC : The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.DISCOVERY: Helicopter ride(3), the Loire from above (this excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency).

Day 5
We'll cruise towards Bouchemaine. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry(3).DISCOVERY: Tour of Brissac castle(3) and its cellars complete with a wine-tasting session*.Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 6
Join us on a full-day included excursion for both packages to discover the Châteaux 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.

Day 7
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 09:00 a.m. Transfer by coach from Nantes to Paris. End of our services.
Sailing Dates
03 May 2024
20 Sep 2024
15 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
3 May 2024 Paris, France 5:00 PM
4 May 2024 Paris, France 8:00 AM
4 May 2024 Nantes, France 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
5 May 2024 St Nazaire, France 1:00 AM 1:00 PM
5 May 2024 Nantes, France 8:00 PM
6 May 2024 Nantes, France 6:30 PM
6 May 2024 Ancenis, France 11:30 PM
7 May 2024 Ancenis, France 8:00 AM
7 May 2024 Chalonnes Sur Loire, France 1:00 PM
8 May 2024 Chalonnes Sur Loire, France 12:00 PM
8 May 2024 Ancenis, France 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
9 May 2024 Nantes, France 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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