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Family Club - The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

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MS Loire Princesse
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20242025

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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS - NANTES

Discover Saint-Nazaire and see the Espadon submarine, the first French submarine to cross under ice. Escal'Atlantic takes you to the depths of the oceans during this experience. Have an unforgettable time either at the Puy du Fou or exploring majestic castles in the Loire. Top it all off with a street art tour in Angers. From its smallest to largest works created in an amazing variety of mediums, we'll jump into the eccentric landscape of the city's urban landscape.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE the Loire from above(2-3)
  • Offered full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley: guided tours of the castles of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and the gardens of Villandry
  • Wine-tasting in the cellars of the Brissac castle(2-4)
  • The Saint-Nazaire(2) shipyard, embodiment of French pride
  • The wine route of the Muscadet(2) through the vineyards of the Nantes region
  • Cruise on board a paddle steamer
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included
  • SPECIAL "FAMILY" OFFERS:
    • FREE for kids up to 16 years old (excluding transfers, and excursions, offer valid and limited to 2 children per family and per paying cabin(1))
    • A SELECTION OF OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS ADAPTED FOR KIDS
    • A CABIN NEXT TO the parents (5 years old and up - number of cabins limited)
      or accommodations in the same cabin (1 adult + 1 child)
    • KIDS MENUS

Route

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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

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D1
SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES

In the morning, optional excursions:

- CLASSIC: tour of Saint Nazaire, a town on the sea

- FAMILLY : Escal'Atlantic and the Espadon submarine, only through reservation before your departure

In the evening, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: we'll board a local boat for a cruise on the Erdre River, one of the most beautiful in France.

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D2
NANTES - ANCENIS

This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.
FAMILY: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île(4), secret courtyards and covered passageways.

This afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC excursion proposed: The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.

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D3
ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers(2)

We'll cruise towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry(5).
- FAMILLY: Street art tour in Angers.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

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D4
CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS

Join us on an offered full-day excursion:

- CLASSIC: Join us on an offered full-day excursion to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley.(6)

OR join us on a full-day optional excursion:

- FAMILLY: Day trip to the Puy du Fou. More than just a theme park, the Puy du Fou is a series of spectacular shows with fantastic scenery and atypical pageantry recounting the thrilling adventures of the knights, soldiers, and war heroes who shaped France's history.

We'll return on board in Ancenis. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will start sailing towards Nantes.

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D5
MS Loire Princesse
NANTES

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services.

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D6
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  • FAMILY CLUB SPECIAL OFFER Child Discount from 2 to 16 years old: FREE Cruise (excluding excursions, limited to two children per cabin occupied by 1 or 2 paying adults)
  • Single-occupancy supplement: FREE (for single-parent families traveling with two children; subject to availability)               

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
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FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip
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The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change. For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.

(1) In the case of files containing multiple families, each family benefits from free admission for up to 2 children. Additional children will be charged at the prevailing rate.
Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.

(2) Optional excursions.

(3) Subject to availability and favorable weather conditions.

(4) The Machines de l'Île are closed on Mondays, it will be replaced by the classic excursion.

(5) Site closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and 11th, and December 25th.

(6) Excursions are included for adults from 17 years old and up.

Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.