Celebrate Christmas on this 6-day cruise aboard MS Loire Princesse. The Loire River is full of authentic beauty and French charm. Discover a heritage with a rich tapestry, firmly rooted in history - a region committed to the legacy of its heritage and united by the royal river. This exclusive route touches several of the overlooks on the great river and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the region's wonderful diversity. Discover a rich palette of colors in the landscapes that can be seen along the water. Learn about the local historical vineyards and visit famous cellars to taste some lovely white wine: dry, light, fruity and floral.
Highlights
Discover the history of the Erdre and its numerous châteaux
Enjoy an exclusive tour of Nantes, the city of the Dukes of Brittany
Explore the artistic and historic treasures of the charming city of Angers
Visit Château Cassemichère's cellars and taste the dry, light, fruity wine
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board your ship in Nantes at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, enjoy the dinner followed by an evening entertainment.
Join the tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. After your lunch on board, you will join the excursion to the seaside of town of Saint Nazaire. You'll begin the visit with the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience. Then, you'll continue on to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest and well-renowned in Europe. Enjoy a "Christmas Tales”-themed evening.
This morning will be spent cruising towards Ancenis, arriving early in the afternoon. Feel free to join the excursion to the Muscadet region. You will pass through several villages that are the testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. Continue toward La Chapelle Heulin and stop at the Château Cassemichèr then we'll leave for Clisson, a charming medieval city with 15th-century vestiges and a slight Italian feel. Return to the boat to enjoy our festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Ancenis.
As you enjoy your breakfast buffet this morning, the ship will begin to cruise toward Bouchemaine. Once you arrive, join the excursion to Angers. You will also visit La Doutre, a village-like neighborhood in the heart of the city. Return on board for dinner. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Join the full day excursion to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. You will leave by coach for the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and continue on to Chinon where you will discover an ancient underground quarry that has been transformed into a wine cellar. As you stroll through the impressive tunnels, you'll learn about the secrets of the most renowned Chinon wines. You will finish up the tour with a wine tasting. After lunch, you'll visitthe Château of Chinon. Tonight is the gala dinner and evening.
Day 6: Nantes | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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Main Deck A
18 double-occupancy cabins equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/dresser, flat-screen TV, and telephone. The bed faces the window to better admire the scenery.
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6 double cabins
1 suite
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23 double cabins
1 single cabin
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Upper Deck A
30 cabins (29 double-occupancy cabins, one cabin for persons with reduced mobility) equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/dresser, flat-screen TV, and telephone. The bed faces the window to better admire the scenery.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins
equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/dresser, flat-screen TV, and telephone. The bed faces the window to better admire the scenery.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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