Itinerary
for Meanderer
Sunday, Day 1 PARIS TO MONTARGIS Paris to Montargis Guests are met
at 1.30 pm and transferred to Meanderer where a Champagne Welcome
awaits you as we begin our early evening cruise through Little Venice,
so called for its flower-bedecked bridges and small canals. Dinner
aboard.
Monday, Day 2MONTARGIS TO MONTCRESSON After a leisurely breakfast
of croissants, preserves and French bread, fresh from the local
boulangerie, our excursion begins with a visit to the Chateau Vaux
Le Vicompte, filming location for "Man with the Iron Mask"
with formal gardens and collection of 19th century horse drawn carriages.
Afternoon cruise through beautiful Loiret countryside. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 MONTCRESSON TO CHATILLON-COLIGNY Morning visit to
the fabulous Palace of Fontainbleu, home to almost 30 Kings of France
through eight centuries between Louis IV and Napoleon I and world-renowned
for its extraordinary Italian Renaissance art and architecture.
Afternoon cruise and Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4 CHATILLON-COLIGNY TO ROGNY-LES-SEPT-ECLUSES This
morning's excursion takes us to the re-created working Renaissance
farm and Chateau of St Fargeau. Today we lunch in a local auberge.
During the afternoon we cruise to Rogny where the 17th century flight
of seven locks stands as a canal monument. Dinner aboard and an
evening stroll to see the floodlit steps. Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5 ROGNY-LES-SEPT-ECLUSES TO BRIAREMorning cruise followed
by an excursion to the town of Gien, a pretty town set on the banks
of the Loire river. Opportunity to visit the Hunting museum , the
famous Faience museum and boutique or Chateau de Gien. Tow path
bicycling or walking possibilities and excellent cruising to Briare.
Friday, Day 6 BRIARE TO CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE Briare is a busy market
town and has a fascinating history of the canal. Time to explore
before an afternoon wine tasting in a family run vineyard in the
heart of Sancerre with a chance to sample the wines and cheeses
for which this region is renowned. Evening cruise to take in the
delightful splendor of the world' s longest aqueduct across the
mighty River Loire. Farewell Captain's Dinner.
Saturday, Day 7 CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE TO PARIS This morning after
breakfast we return you to Paris.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate
weeks, cruise will be in reverse.
