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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $9,990
Ship
A&K Renaissance
Explore the Upper Loire aboard Renaissance as one of only eight privileged guests. Taste local vintages at a family-owned vineyard, glide along Gustave Eiffel’s famous canal bridge and visit Château de Ratilly with its spectacular turreted towers.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Renaissance.
Unwind in the salon with conversation, cocktails and music on the stereo system
A sundeck offers shaded open-air dining, a spa pool and plenty of room to relax
Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom and flat-screen television
A crew of five ensures your comfort on board
Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Meet in Paris and transfer to Renaissance, moored in Montargis. After a welcome reception, there is time to settle into your spacious cabin before a gourmet dinner on board.
The morning cruise to Montbouy offers excellent opportunities for walking or cycling. Then, visit Château de la Bussière today with its formal garden designed by renowned 17th-century landscape architect André le Nôtre where you'll enjoy a cooking demonstration using wild and medicinal plants.
Visit Montargis, known for its praline confections. Then cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to see the impressive 350-year-old staircase of seven locks, originally built to connect the Loire and Seine rivers.
At Château de Rosa Bonheur this morning, visit the studio of one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century with lunch ashore in her salon.
Cruise to Briare this morning. After lunch on board the barge, visit a family-run vineyard at Sancerre for a private tour and tasting of local vintages. The picturesque village here has many old houses lining narrow streets.
Wander the market in Briare today before Renaissance crosses the Pont-Canal de Briare, a magnificent canal bridge built in the late 19th century by Gustav Eiffel. Then visit Château de Ratilly, a charming medieval castle dating from the 13th century where you will see traditional pottery being made. Cruise to Châtillon-sur-Loire for a celebratory farewell dinner on board to end the cruise week.
After breakfast, transfer to Paris, where your journey ends.
From $9,990
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge Renaissance accommodates eight guests among four en suite cabins. Stretching 128 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, bar, sun deck and spa tub. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
