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Anna Maria IV
Pont Chevron
Loire by bike & boat
Be impressed by this quiet part of the Loire valley: historic towns, imposing castles, quaint villages, excellent food and wines.
Early booking recommended!
Ship "Anna Maria IV": length: 38m, width: 5 m, large sun deck, 7 cabines with private facilities, 2 cabins sharing shower/toilet on floor.
Travel details
Tour profile:
Field paths and asphalted side roads, some hilly stretches
Day 1: Paris - Cours les Barres (A)/Paris - Rogny-les-7-Ecluses (B)
Individual arrival to Paris; Meeting point: Paris Gare du Nord 03:00p.m.; bus transfer to Cours les Barres or Rogny-les-7-Ecluses, embarkation. A and B change every week.
Day 2: Cours les Barres - Aprément- Nevers (approx. 50km/32miles)
Your first cycle day leads you to Aprémont, whre you can visit a bautiful castle. Then you continue to Nevers and back to Cours le Barres.( B: Day 7)
Day 3: Beffes - Ménétréol (approx. 55km/33 miles)
After passing the Roman town of La Charite-sur-Laire you continue through the famous vineyards of the Pouilly Fumé.( B: Day 6)
Day 4: Ménétréol - Beaulieu sur Loire (approx. 50 km/32 miles)
Enjoy your tour through the Sancerre-area.( B: Day5)
Day 5: Beaulieu sur Loire - Briare (approx. 40 km/25 miles)
Passing the historic locks of Châtillon-sur-Loire and the village of St. Brisson with its impressing castle you reach your today's destination.( B: Day4)
Day 6: Briare - Rogny-les-7-Ecluses (approx. 45 km/28 miles)
Visit the castle of Pont Chevron; along small lakes you reach Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, famous for its 7 locks.( B: Day3)
Day 7: Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses (approx. 50 km/31 miles)
Through La Bussiere and Escrignelles you reach Châtillon-Coligny, wher you can visit one of the many castles. Then you cycle back to Rogny-les-7-Ecluses. ( B: Day 2)
Day 8: Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses - Paris
Disembarkation at 11:30 a.m., transfer to Paris.
Tour details/Prices
Arrival day: Saturday
Route A: Cours-les-Barres - Rogny-les-7-Ecluses
Route B: Rogny-les-7-Ecluses - Cours-les Barres
Arrival dates:
Route A: May 05./19., June 02./16./30., July 14., August 11./25., September 08./22. 2012
Route B: April 28., May 12./26., June 09./23., July 07., August 04./18., September 01./15. 2012
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Train station: Paris - Gard du Nord
Airport: Paris Chales de Gaulle / Orly
Included services:
+ 7 nights on river boat
+ cabins according to category
+ full-board (lunchbox)
+ tour guide
+ transfer from/to Paris
+ harbour fees
+ entrance fees according to program
+ bike rental
+ wine tasting
+ handle bar bag and information material per cabin
Bicycles:
24-gear-touring-bike with panniers included.
Own bike not possible.
Other information:
Tour is suitable for children from 12 years on, no reductions possible!
1/2 double-cabins on request!
prices per person in € | |
tour price | guided tour |
double room with private facilities | 839 |
double room shower/toilet on the flour | 779 |
bicycle incl. panniers | |
24-gear | including |
Extra night Paris | on request! |
