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2004
"CHANTERELLE"
Sancerre
Cruise in the Upper Loire Valley
Seven
days/six nights
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The Chantrelle is
a very comfortable and attractive boat with a
beautiful wood trim finish and 14 well appointed cabins
including 4 single cabins.
She travels in
France's Upper Loire Valley, through a
landscape straight out of a picture book. This is a cruise of
castles, with sightseeing in riverside villages and stately
manor houses. The navigation on the Loire Lateral
Canal follows the Loire river with its tradition of
hunting, fishing and gracious living.
A highlight is the
662 meter canal aqueduct which takes the boat high over the
Loire River.
This region is
also well known for its Sancerre vineyards and the delicious
goat cheese called 'Crottin de Chavignol.'
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To
map of Continental Waterways Routes
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HIGHLIGHTS
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- Chateaux
d'Apremont:
set in a medieval village with glorious flower gardens
- Sancerre
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home of the renowned wine
- Aqueduct:
Eiffel's famous engineering feat and 16th century lock
chambers
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Gien: Beautiful town and
a famous porcelain museum
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Nevers: Romantic city
with 14C gateway and impressive cathedral
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Saint-Fargeau: Impressive
brick-built chateau.
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Itinerary
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Saturday,
Day 1
Our meeting time is 2:00 p.m.
at the Hotel Meriden Etoile in Paris.
This
well known 4-star hotel is well located near the Etoile and
the Champs Elysées . Le Méridien has 1025 rooms, 2
restaurants and a bar. It is located at 81 Bld Gouvion Saint-Cyr
- 75848 PARIS CEDEX 17. Tel: 33.(0)1.40.55.67.89 - Fax:
33.(0)1.40.55.67.88. Email: resindiv.paris@forte-hotels.com.
Coach
transfer to Plagny, near the ancient city of Nevers, where the
crew or the Chanterelle welcome you on board with coctails and
dinner on board.
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Sunday,
Day 2
Cruise along a winding section of the Loir Lateral Canal to
Marseilles-les-Aubigny, passing over the river Allier on the
aqueduct of Le Guettin. Afternoon excursion to the Chateau
d'Apremont set in a medieval village with glorious floral
gardens. Dinner on board. |
Monday,
Day 3
Day-long cruise through lovely pastoral landscapes to
Menetreol. Morning excursion to the city of Nevers. Visit the
ancient fortifications, including a 14th century gateway and
the impressive cathedral that contains examples of every
architectural style from the 10th to the 16th century The city
is also known for the manufacture of porcelain. This is a
plesant cruising day with good opportunities for walking and
cycling along the towpath. Dinner on board. |
Tuesday,
Day 4
Today visit a goat farm at Chavignol which produces the bvest
goat cheeses in France. Followed by a visit to Sancerre for a
private tasting of the famous dry wine. The day ends with
a cruise on the Briare Canal to the quiet, picturesque village
of Beaulieu. Dinner on board. |
Wednesday,
Day 5
Excursion to the colorful local market in Cosne-sur-Loire,
followed by a visit to the beautiful town of Gien whose
chateau overlooks the Loire, and to the Porcelain Museum.
Lunch during navigation through everchanging landscapes to
Briare. During sunset, pass the majestic aqueduct of Briare
with gas lighting, built in 1890 by the engineer Eiffel.
Dinner on board. |
Thursday,
Day 6
Excursion to the impressive brick-built Chateau of Saint
Fargeau with a history spanning 10 centuries. After lunch,
cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses, in Rogny there are
impressive original 17th century lock chambers. Farewell gala
dinner on board. |
Friday,
Day 7
After breakfast, coach transfer to Paris, Hotel Le Meridien
Etoile arriving about 1 pm. |
The route is run in
reverse on alternate weeks. Excursions/mooring places and the route may
be modified without prior notification due to unforeseen circumstances.
Chanterelle
Deck Plan
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DECK
PLAN
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FEATURES
- Cabins : 7
twins,
3 doubles, 4 singles
- 24 Passengers
- 7
Crew members
- Sundeck
- Stereo,
CD
- Bicycles
on board
- Air
conditioning
- Central
Heating
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PLUS
Optional
ballooning, spacious bar, dining room
with old marine atmosphere,
Good for walking and cycling, beautiful gardens area.
Registry: France
Year Built: 1928
Converted: 1980
Renovated: 1998
Size: 128 ft. x 17 ft.
Passengers: 24--
Crew: 7
Handicap access: No
A highlight is the 662 meter canal aqueduct
which takes the boat high over the Loire River.
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ROUTES
Upper Loire Valley
Vivers to Rogny or Rogny to Voivers
CRUISE ON CANAL:100%
PRICES
from October 23. $1690 pp dbl,
$470 single sup, $37,180 charter.
Main
Season is $1990 pp dbl, $470 single sup, $43,780 charter.
Price
Includes; Transfers as indicated, gourmet meals, quality wines
with lunch and dinner, open bar, bicycles, excursions and
admissions
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