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7 Days 'La Bonne Amie' - Upper Loire River Cruise Tour Package
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From: $6,450 ( per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates: April to November - 2008
The intimate, luxurious 'LA BONNE AMIE' affords opportunities to explore the storied Loire region at a leisurely pace. From magnificent châteaux to picturesque villages, the countless places of beauty that define the Upper Loire are yours to discover.
Itinerary
 Day 1:
Meet at the hotel chosen by the chartering party and travel by private vehicle to Montargis to board 'La Bonne Amie.' After a welcome reception, enjoy a short cruise before dinner on board.
Day 2:
This morning, cruise from Amilly to Montbouy, an old Gallo-Roman site. Possible excursions include Fontainebleau, the magnificent royal residence dating from the 12th century, and the Impressionist villages of Barbizon and Moret-sur-Loing.
Day 3:
Today's cruise is to Châtillon Coligny with its 12th-century château built by the Count of Sancerre to overlook the town. Possible excursions include L'Arboretum National des Barres with its more than 10,000 specimens and the town of Gien, known for its earthenware.
 Day 4:
'La Bonne Amie' makes its way to Rogny to moor at the foot of the staircase of seven locks, an impressive monument to engineering of the past. Possible excursions include the extraordinary Château de St-Fargeau and the Château de la Bussière, a private castle in the middle of a lake.
Day 5:
From Rogny, cruise to Ouzouer-sur-Trézée with its gothic church and picturesque wooden houses. Possible excursions include Briare with its porcelain buttons museum and Guédelon, where an authentic medieval castle is being constructed using 13th-century techniques.
Day 6:
Cruise across the splendid aqueduct over the River Loire to the peaceful village of Châtillonsur- Loire. Possible excursions include a wine tasting at a private cellar in the charming village of Sancerre and a visit to a farm that produces goat cheese.
Day 7 :
After breakfast, transfer back to Paris by private vehicle.
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.
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