EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
10%
Discount if you Book between 1st and 22nd July
and Pay in Full by 22 July 2008
CRUISING THE LOIRE VALLEY
| Rates
are for six nights on either: A whole boat charter basis
or per person based on double occupancy per cabin for our
GoBarging luxury hotel barge cruises with departures every
Sunday, from May to October |
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| 2008 Rates in Australian Dollars |
| ACCOMMODATION |
REGULAR |
| Charter
4 guests wholeboat |
$20,833 |
| Charter
5 guests wholeboat |
$21,875 |
| Charter
6 guests wholeboat |
$22,917 |
| Stateroom
per person |
$4,063 |
| Single
Supplement |
$1,708 |
Child
12 to 17 yrs travelling with an adult
$313 reduction
Child reductions applicable for all under 18 yrs on Charters
Theme
Cruise - Cycling 4 - 6 people
$2,083 per charter
Cycling cruise include daily cycling
with a proffesional Cycling Guide
and an upgrade of bicycles
for duration of your cruise (available for charter groups
only)
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted 010507cm |
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| 2008 DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| May
11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| July
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| August
3,10, 17, 24, 31 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| September
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
| October
5, 12, 19 |
Regular |
Loire
Valley |
MEETING POINT
FRANCE - Loire Valley -
St Pierre des Corps TGV station at 4.30pm
(Charter groups
can be met at their Tours Hotel at 4.50pm if preferred)
Nymphea Barge
Information
THE 8 PASSENGER ANJODI ....
is of classic Dutch design, specifically rebuilt to navigate the
300 year old Canal du Midi. She has been completely re-furbished
in the tasteful tradition of African hardwoods,hand-crafted panelling
and shining brass, creating a comfortable and charming ambience
The well
planned accommodation offers a choice of four air-conditioned twin/double
staterooms with full en-suite facitlities. The sun deck is spacious
and has a heated sunken Jacuzzi
Anjodi's
highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour
guide and Stewardess, led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain
who will ensure your cruise is memorable and more.!
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| Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive
open bar, free
wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
- Cruise
under the famed Château de Chenonceau
- Visit
a Troglodyte cave dwelling and see the silkworm nursery
- Excursion
to the Château D'Amboise
- Private
tastings at Montrichard and Civray
- Château
visit to Valençay or Blois
- Experience
the colorful street markets
- Optional
Hot air Ballooning
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Regional
Specialities
Filet Mignon de Veau à la Bière et
Moutarde,
Selle d'Agneau au Romarin, Saumon et Friture |
| Wine
Cellar
St Nicolas de Bourgueil,
L'Alliance des Generations, Sancerre, Vouvray
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| Cheese
Board
Valençay, St Maure de Touraine, Selles sur
Cher |
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ITINERARY
Sunday,
Day 1
AZAY SUR CHER TO MOULIN DE NITRAY
You are met at 4.30 pm at the TGV railway station at St Pierre des
Corps and transferred to Nymphea where a Champagne Welcome awaits
you. Cruise upstream to our mooring opposite the 17th century Moulin
de Nitray. Dinner aboard.
Monday,
Day 2
MOULIN DE NITRAY TO BLÉRÉ
A morning cruise through two locks takes us to the quaint town of
Bléré where we moor for lunch. Afternoon excursion to Chateau D'Amboise
and the Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday,
Day 3
BLÉRÉ TO CHISSAY EN TOURAINE
A short stroll over the bridge to admire the colourful street market
in Bléré. Morning cruise to Civray de Touraine where an optional
short cycle ride takes us to Les Caves de Père Auguste for a wine
tasting. After lunch we cruise under the 5 arch bridge of the impressive
Chateau de Chenonceau and moor at Chisseaux. From there we depart
by minibus to visit the Chateau. Early evening cruise to the village
of Chissay en Touraine. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday,
Day 4
CHISSAY EN TOURAINE TO ST AIGNAN
An early start sees the Nymphea tackling the upper reaches of the
navigable Cher, arriving at St Aignan, the head of navigation where
we moor in the shadow of the castle. An afternoon excursion is made
either to Blois with its chateau, Musée de la Résistance and cosmopolitan
shopping streets, or the Chateau de ValenVay, with its renowned
gardens. Dinner ashore in a local hostelry.
Thursday,
Day 5
ST AIGNAN TO MONTRICHARD
After a chance to stroll the old centre of St Aignan, we cruise
downstream to the hamlet of Bourreé. A short walk from the lock
takes us to one of the more unusual dwellings in the Loire Valley,
La Magnaneraie. The Coquillat family have grown up in this hillside
troglodyte habitation, which has been in turn wine cellar, quarry
for the tuffeau stone, and lastly a silkworm nursery. Returning
to the barge we cruise to Montrichard where we moor for the night.
Before supper we visit the local vineyard of the Meriau family,
to taste the regional Touraine vintages. Dinner aboard.
Friday,
Day 6
MONTRICHARD TO NITRAY
Following breakfast, a short stroll takes us to the heart of Montrichard,
into the midst of one of the largest weekly street markets in Touraine.
There is much to explore at the 12th century Chateau of Foulques
Nerra overlooking the mediaeval town square. After an early lunch,
Nymphea sets off downstream again, for another passage under Chenonceau
and arrives at the hamlet of Nitray in time to visit the Chateau
and rose garden of Nitray. Enjoy a pre-Captains dinner aperitif
from their vineyards. Captains Dinner aboard.
Saturday,
Day 7
After breakfast disembark and transfer by minibus to St Pierre des
Corps Station in time for the 09.30 TGV to Paris.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
On alternate weeks, cruise
will be in reverse
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