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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise) (7 destinations)

5 days
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Start and end in Nantes
4.3
444 traveler reviews
  • Old stone castle against a clear blue sky.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Board our ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail
  • Explore the Escal'Atlantic museum and shipyard
  • Cruise through the Muscadet Wine Route
  • Discover the Castles of the Loire Valley
  • Celebrate with a gala dinner on board

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE
  2. Day 2 SAINT-NAZAIRE - ANCENIS
  3. Day 3 NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE
  4. Day 4 CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES
  5. Day 5 NANTES
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4.3
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Number of tours

570

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Lynne
    · August 25th, 2025
    Food was excellent but too large portions. Cabin was great after move. Crew...awesome!!!
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  • Suzanne
    · August 11th, 2025
    A fabulous river cruise with excellent service, scenery and food. Will be booking my next river cruise with this operator for next year.
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  • Roniece
    · August 11th, 2025
    Exceptional service, beautiful destinations and overall excellence.
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    Jess

    Asked on December 31st, 2023

    We come from The Netherlands by camper. Where can we park the camper during the cruise?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2024

      1 Parking Nantes Les machines, 10 rue Arthur III (Covered parking). From the train station: take the north exit, tram line n°1 towards François Mitterrand, exit at the station "Chantiers navals". Cross the bridge.

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    Katherine

    Asked on August 7th, 2023

    What cruises of the Loire are available for two passengers traveling in early May 2024? Also, do the cruises include tours of Chateaux?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written August 2023

      I had a look for you and can see the cruises below that has availability in early May 2024: The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise), From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley (two different tours).

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