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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 Chatillon-sur-Loire
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 preview Monday's crossing of Gustave Eiffel's magical aqueduct
across the River Loire, an amazing 10,000 ton, 662 metre Pont
Canal, which was completed in September 1896. Time for a walk
or cycle ride before your first dinner aboard.
Sunday, Day 2 - Chatillon-sur-Loire
to Briare
Morning cruise across the River Loire on Eiffel's Aqueduct to
Briare. Before lunch, time to 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. Dinner on board
Monday, Day 3 - Briare to Ouzouer-Trezee
This morning we visit Gien, home of the Faience pottery and hunting
museums and Chateau de Gien, built at the end of the 15th century
for Anne de Beaujeu, Louis XI's older daughter. Afternoon cruise
to the village of Ouzouer-Trezee. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 4 - Ouzouer-Trezee
to Rogny les-Sept-Ecluses
This morning we visit Chateau Sully sur Loire. The castle originally
belonged to Georges de la Trémoïlle, who infuriated
Joan of Arc by encouraging the Dauphin to devote himself to idle
hunting in the forests around Sully. After Joan's failure to liberate
Paris 1430, de la Trémoïlle virtually imprisoned her
in the castle. In the 18thC Voltaire, exiled from Paris, also
spent time at the Château. Afternoon cruise to the historical
town of Rogny. Dinner ashore at Michelin starred Auberge des Templiers
in Les Bezards.
Wednesday, Day 5 - Rogny les-Sept-Ecluses to Montbouy
We leave Rogny this afternoon for a gentle cruise to Montbouy.
Today's excursion is to Chateau Guedelon. A team of fifty people
have taken on an extraordinary feat to build a castle using the
very same techniques and materials used in the Middle Ages. Work
on the site began in 1997 and is scheduled to take 25 years to
complete. Guédelon offers a unique opportunity to witness
the different stages of a castle's construction with each phase
being of interest in its own right. Let yourself be transported
from the present day, back to the sights and sounds of a 13th
century construction site. Dinner aboard
Friday, Day 7 - Montargis
to Paris
After breakfast we return you to the meeting point in Paris by
midday.
This is a
sample itinerary. On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse
direction.
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