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Bike & Boat   -   The Loire Valley in Burgundy

Be impressed by this quiet part of the Loire valley: historic towns, imposing castles, quaint villages, excellent food and wines.
Ship "Anna Maria IV": length: 38m, width: 5 m, large sun deck, 7 cabines with private facilities, 2 cabins sharing shower/toilet on floor.
TOUR PROFILE: Field paths and asphalted side roads, some hilly stretches.

ROUTE:
Nearest Airport/ Train-Station: Paris

Day 1: Paris - Plagny (Châtillon-Coligny)
Individual arrival to Paris; bus transfer to Plagny or Châtillon, embarkation.
Day 2: Plagny - La Chapelle-Montlinard (approx. 45 km/28 miles)
After a short boat trip you start your today's bike tour to Apremont.
Day 3: La Chapelle-Montlinard - Ménétréol (approx. 50 km/31 miles)
After passing the Roman town of La Charite-sur-Laire you continue through the famous vineyards of the Pouilly Fumé.
Day 4: Ménétréol - Beaulieu sur Loire (approx. 50 km/31 miles)
Enjoy your tour through the Sancerre-area.
Day 5: Beaulieu sur Loire - Briare (approx. 42 km/26 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.
Day 6: Briare - Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses (approx. 40 km/25miles)
Visit the castle of Pont Chevron; along small lakes you reach Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, famous for its 7 locks.
Day 7: Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses - Châtillon-Coligny  (approx. 45 km/28 miles)
Through La Bussiere and Escrignelles you reach your destination, Châtillon-Coligny.
Day 8: Châtillon-Coligny - Paris
Disembarkation at 11:00 a.m., transfer to Paris.

SERVICES INCLUDED:7 nights on river boat, cabins according to category, full-board (lunchbox), tour guide, transfers from/to Paris, entrance fees according to program, bike rental, maps and information material.

BICYCLES: 21-speed-touring-bike, panniers

OTHERS: Tour is suitable for children from 12 years, no reductions!
Own bike possible, but no refund!
Single-cabins on request!

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