Fall Festival: The Wild, Majestic Loire River
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Onboard presentation
- Onboard contest: Win a five-day cruise for one person or a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice(1)
- ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE! Vacation on our exclusive paddle riverboat—the zenith of elegant water travel.
- Evening of traditional entertainment on board
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- THE MUSTS:
- Angers, its 13th-century castle, and one of the most important collections of medieval tapestries in the world
- The Château d’Ussé, a fairytale come true
- Nantes and the fascinating Machines de l’île
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
The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, one of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Route
Boarding.
We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
We'll spend the morning cruising to Chalonnes-sur-Loire.
Onboard presentation: "The Loire: The Longest River in France."
Onboard contest.(1)
Included excursion: Angers.
Evening of traditional entertainment on board.
Included excursion: The Abbey de Fontevraud and the Château d’Ussé.
Our ship will cruise to Nantes during the night.
Onboard contest.(1)
Join us for a bite of Curé Nantais cheese and a glass of Muscadet wine.
Included excursion: Nantes and the fascinating Machines de l’île.
Festive gala evening.
Disembarkation.
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. As the Loire is a wild river, variations in water levels are anticipated. Depending on navigation conditions, some stops may be cancelled. CroisiEurope is committed to implementing the necessary solutions to ensure passenger comfort and the continuation of the sightseeing programme.
(1) Participants will answer questions and the winner will be entered in the random drawing at the end of the cruise. A five-day cruise for one person in a Main Deck cabin OR a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice (one cruise per departure – does not include the Rivers and Cultures of the World tours and cruises).
(2) A guided tour of Nantes will replace this excursion on Mondays when the Machines de l’île is closed.
(3) The stopover at Ancenis may be replaced by Nantes.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2026