'LE BON VIVANT':
UPPER LOIRE
ITINERARY:
SUNDAY
Meet at the hotel chosen by the chartering party at 2:00 pm
and travel by private
vehicle to the peaceful village of Châtillonsur- Loire to
board ‘Le Bon Vivant.’ After
a welcome reception, enjoy a short cruise before dinner.
MONDAY
From Châtillon-sur-Loire, cruise across the splendid
aqueduct over the River Loire to
Ouzouer-sur-Trézée with its gothic church and picturesque
wooden houses. Possible
excursions include la Charité-sur-Loire with its ancient
11th-century abbey and a wine
tasting at Pouilly sur Loire.
TUESDAY
Cruise to Rogny to moor at the foot of the staircase of
seven locks, an impressive
monument to engineering of the past. Possible excursions
include Briare with its
museum dedicated to porcelain buttons and the charming
village of Sancerre.
WEDNESDAY
‘Le Bon Vivant’ makes its way to Châtillon Coligny
today, where the 12th-century
château overlooks the town. Possible excursions include the
town of Gien, known
for its lovely earthenware, and Château de St-Fargeau, built
during the Renaissance on the site of a 10th-century
fortress.
THURSDAY
After breakfast, cruise to Montbouy, an old Gallo-Roman
town. Possible excursions
include the beautiful Château de la Bussières, a private
castle standing in the middle of a lake, and the Arboretum
des Barres with its more than 10,000 tree specimens.
FRIDAY
Cruise to Montargis by way of Amilly. Possible
excursions include the Impressionist villages of Barbizon
and Moret-sur-Loing, and Château de Fontainebleau, the
magnifi cent royal residence dating from the 12th century.
SATURDAY
Transfer by private vehicle back to Paris this morning.
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.
Excursions on charter departures can be tailored to suit
guests’ interests. Theme charters are available on request.
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