| DEPARTURE
DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| June
27 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| July
4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| August
1, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| September
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| October
3, 10, 17, 24 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
MEETING POINT
FRANCE - Loire Valley -
St Pierre des Corps TGV station at 4.30pm
(Charter groups can be met at their Tours Hotel at 4.50pm if preferred)
Nymphea
Barge Information
THE 8 PASSENGER ANJODI ....
is of classic Dutch design, specifically rebuilt to navigate the 300 year old
Canal du Midi. She has been completely re-furbished in the tasteful tradition
of African hardwoods,hand-crafted panelling and shining brass, creating a
comfortable and charming ambience
The
well planned accommodation offers a choice of four air-conditioned
twin/double staterooms with full en-suite facitlities.
The sun deck is spacious and has a heated sunken Jacuzzi
Anjodi's
highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master
Chef, Tour guide and Stewardess, led by a knowledgeable
and experienced Captain who will ensure your cruise is
memorable and more.!
| Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive
open bar, free
wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
- Cruise
under the famed Château de Chenonceau
- Visit
a Troglodyte cave dwelling and see the silkworm
nursery
- Excursion
to the Château D'Amboise
- Private
tastings at Montrichard and Civray
- Château
visit to Valençay or Blois
- Experience
the colorful street markets
- Optional
Hot air Ballooning
|
Regional
Specialities
Filet Mignon de Veau à la Bière
et Moutarde,
Selle d'Agneau au Romarin, Saumon et Friture
|
|
Wine
Cellar
St Nicolas de Bourgueil,
L'Alliance des Generations, Sancerre, Vouvray
|
|
Cheese
Board
Valençay, St Maure de Touraine,
Selles sur Cher
|
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ITINERARY
Sunday,
Day 1
AZAY SUR CHER TO MOULIN
DE NITRAY
You are met at 4.30 pm at the TGV railway station at St Pierre des Corps and
transferred to Nymphea where a Champagne Welcome awaits you. Cruise upstream
to our mooring opposite the 17th century Moulin de Nitray. Dinner aboard.
Monday,
Day 2
MOULIN DE NITRAY
TO BLÉRÉ
A morning cruise through two locks takes us to the quaint town of Bléré where
we moor for lunch. Afternoon excursion to Chateau D'Amboise and the Clos Lucé,
Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday,
Day 3
BLÉRÉ TO CHISSAY
EN TOURAINE
A short stroll over the bridge to admire the colourful street market in Bléré.
Morning cruise to Civray de Touraine where an optional short cycle ride takes
us to Les Caves de Père Auguste for a wine tasting. After lunch we cruise under
the 5 arch bridge of the impressive Chateau de Chenonceau and moor at Chisseaux.
From there we depart by minibus to visit the Chateau. Early evening cruise
to the village of Chissay en Touraine. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday,
Day 4
CHISSAY EN TOURAINE TO
ST AIGNAN
An early start sees the Nymphea tackling the upper reaches of the navigable
Cher, arriving at St Aignan, the head of navigation where we moor in the shadow
of the castle. An afternoon excursion is made either to Blois with its chateau,
Musée de la Résistance and cosmopolitan shopping streets, or the Chateau de
ValenVay, with its renowned gardens. Dinner ashore in a local hostelry.
Thursday,
Day 5
ST AIGNAN TO MONTRICHARD
After a chance to stroll the old centre of St Aignan, we cruise downstream
to the hamlet of Bourreé. A short walk from the lock takes us to one of the
more unusual dwellings in the Loire Valley, La Magnaneraie. The Coquillat family
have grown up in this hillside troglodyte habitation, which has been in turn
wine cellar, quarry for the tuffeau stone, and lastly a silkworm nursery. Returning
to the barge we cruise to Montrichard where we moor for the night. Before supper
we visit the local vineyard of the Meriau family, to taste the regional Touraine
vintages. Dinner aboard.
Friday,
Day 6
MONTRICHARD TO NITRAY
Following breakfast, a short stroll takes us to the heart of Montrichard, into
the midst of one of the largest weekly street markets in Touraine. There is
much to explore at the 12th century Chateau of Foulques Nerra overlooking the
mediaeval town square. After an early lunch, Nymphea sets off downstream again,
for another passage under Chenonceau and arrives at the hamlet of Nitray in
time to visit the Chateau and rose garden of Nitray. Enjoy a pre-Captains dinner
aperitif from their vineyards. Captains Dinner aboard.
Saturday,
Day 7
After breakfast disembark and transfer by minibus to St Pierre des Corps Station
in time for the 09.30 TGV to Paris.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
On alternate
weeks, cruise will be in reverse |
