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7 Days 'Le Bon Vivant' - Upper Loire River Cruise Vacation Package
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From : $4,000 ( per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates : April - November - 2008
'LE BON VIVANT' offers her guests a taste of the good life, à la Francaise. View the breathtaking Loire Valley, with its quaint villages and great châteaux, from her spacious sun deck. Along the way, feast from her gourmet kitchen, partaking of the fine, locally-produced wines and cheeses.
Itinerary
 Day 1:
Meet at Hotel Le Parc in Paris at 2:00 pm and travel by private vehicle to the peaceful village of Châtillon-sur-Loire to board 'Le Bon Vivant.' After a welcome reception, enjoy a short cruise before dinner.
Day 2:
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 of the famous Pouilly-Fumé.
Day 3:
Cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses 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 porcelain buttons museum and a private cellar visit at the charming village of Sancerre.
Day 4:
'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.
 Day 5:
After breakfast, cruise to Montbouy, an old Gallo-Roman town. Possible excursions include the beautiful Château de la Bussière, a private castle standing in the middle of a lake, and the Arboretum des Barres with its more than 10,000 tree specimens.
Day 6:
Cruise to Montargis by way of Amilly. Possible excursions include the Impressionist villages of Barbizon and Moret-sur-Loing, and Château de Fontainebleau, the magnificent royal residence dating from the 12th century.
Day 7:
Transfer by private vehicle back to Hotel Le Parc in Paris this morning.
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.
Excursions on charter departures can be tailor-made to suit guests' interests.
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