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FROM
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
€5,490 PER PERSON
DRINKS Open bar with alcoholic and non
alcoholic drinks
TRANSPORTATION Vehicle for transfers and
excursions
ACCOMMODATION Cabin accommodation (twin
or double bed) with en-suite bathroom
BONUS Each cabin booked receives a free signed
copy of French Odyssey by Rick Stein.
DAILY EXCURSIONS Excursions and wine tasting
sessions as per the itinerary
FOOD Authentic French cuisine and regional
specialities
INCLUSIONS Sun deck, spa pool, use of bicycles,
WiFi on board, etc.
ITINERARY Cruise between Chatillon-sur-Loire
and Montargis.
ETC Rating: Ultra Luxury Class
Renaissance was built in 1960 in
Belgium and used to carry grain and
ore. She was converted to a hotel
barge in 1997 and now cruises in the
waterways of Burgundy and Loire
Valley.
COUNTRY
FRANCE REGION
France
Burgundy & Loire Valley
DURATION
CRUISE CODE
7 Days/6 Nights
BTREN0816
BARGE
CABINS
Renaissance
4
MAX PASSENGERS
8
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DESCRIPTION
The elegant, 8-passenger Renaissance cruises in the beautiful canals of Burgundy and Loire Valley. She features four
spacious suites with en-suite facilities, salon and dining room, relaxing sun deck with spa pool and touring bikes.
Renaissance has five members of crew including a captain, tour guide, master chef and two hosts/hostesses.
Receive a free signed copy of French Odyssey, one per cabin booked.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Visit to Château de Fontainebleau
Visit to Château de la Bussière
7-lock flight at Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses
Visit to Château de Sully-sur-Loire
Cruise across the Pont Canal de Briare, built by Gustav Eiffel over the River Loire
Wine tasting in Sancerre
Visit Gien, home of the Faience pottery
Inclusions
Transfers by chauffeured Mercedes mini bus between Paris and the hotel barge
Luxury 6 night cruise
All meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef
Open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. All wines served throughout the cruise
Excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary
Services of 5 crew
Use of barge facilities, which includes bicycles, DVD player and spa pool
Pick-up & Drop-off Points
Approximate transfer duration between Paris & Renaissance = 2 or 2.5 hours, depending on the cruise direction.
For cabin bookings:
Pick-up point: The Hotel Westminster, Paris at 2:15 pm
Drop-off point: The Hotel Westminster by 12:00 noon
For charter bookings:
Pick-up point: One location of the group's choice in Paris at 2:15 pm OR a TGV train station close to the barge after 4:00 pm
Drop-off point: One location of the groups choice in Paris at 12:00 noon OR at a local TGV train station by 10:00 am
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ITINERARY
Chatillon-sur-Loire to Montargis
Day 1, SundayGuests are met at the designated meeting point and transferred to the spacious Renaissance moored in
Chatillon-sur-Loire, where a champagne welcome awaits you. Cruise to Briare crossing Gustave Eiffel’s magical aqueduct
over the River Loire, an amazing 10,000 ton, 662 metre Pont Canal, which was completed in September 1896. Time for a
walk or cycle ride before dinner on board.
Day 2, MondayIn the morning, visit a renowned winery, Henry Bourgeois in Sancerre for a tour and tasting. This medieval
hilltop village overlooks a vibrant and pulsating region which has known viticulture since Roman times.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon cruise to La Gazonne, a beautiful mooring surrounded by lakes and ponds with the Seine
River on one side and the Saone River on the other. Dinner on board.
Day 3, TuesdayA morning cruise further along the canal, with plenty of opportunities for walking or cycling along the
towpath, to our mooring at the village of Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses near its 350-year-old 7 lock-flight.
After lunch on board, visit the delightful, privately-owned Château de La Bussière, known as the ‘fishermen castle’, with its
wonderful ornamental and vegetable gardens. Dinner on board.
Day 4, WednesdayAfter a leisurely breakfast of fresh croissants, baguettes and assorted pastries we visit Gien, home of the
Faience pottery. There is also time to walk around the market to see the fresh produce.
After lunch back on board, enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise to the lovely village of Montbouy. Dinner ashore at the
Michelin-starred Auberge des Templiers in Les Bezards.
Day 5, ThursdayLeave Montbouy this morning for a gentle cruise to just outside of the village of Montcresson and our
peaceful mooring. In the afternoon, visit Château Sully-sur-Loire. The castle originally belonged to Georges de la Trémoïlle,
who infuriated Joan of Arc by encouraging the Dauphin to devote himself to idle hunting in the forests around Sully. After
Joan's failure to liberate Paris 1430, de la Trémoïlle imprisoned her in the castle. In the 18th century, Voltaire, exiled from
Paris, also spent time at the château. Dinner on board.
Day 6, FridayEnjoy a morning cruise through Little Venice, past flower-bedecked bridges and medieval watercourses joining
France’s oldest canal.
In the afternoon, visit the splendid Château de Fontainebleau. It is the only royal and imperial château to have been
continuously inhabited for seven centuries. To walk through this palace is to walk through the history of France and every
French royal family has added its own architectural style and features when in residence.
Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Day 7, SaturdayAfter breakfast disembark Renaissance and transfer to the designated drop off point.
RENAISSANCE
BARGE DETAIL
Renaissance Deck Plan
128 feet long
8 passengers
5 crew
4 twin/double suites with en-suite facilities
Air-conditioned
Centrally Heated
CD player/iPod dock
Sun deck with spa pool
8 touring bikes/1 tandem on request
Air-conditioned minibus
WiFi (Subject to local reception)
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DEPARTURES
Rates for 2017
20% off per cabin on June 11; July 2; August 6 & 27No single supplement on June 11; July 2; Aug 6 & 27; Sep 24; Oct 8
Departure Dates
Suite per personSingle Supplement
Book Before
June 4, 18, 25
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
June 11
5,080 Euros
None
17 July 2017
July 2
5,080 Euros
None
17 July 2017
July 9, 16
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
July 23, 30
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
August 6
4,392 Euros
None
17 July 2017
August 13, 20
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
August 27
5,080 Euros
None
17 July 2017
September 3, 10, 17, 246,350 Euros
2,300 Euros. No supplement on Sep 24
October 1
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
October 8, 15, 22
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros. No supplement on Oct 8
Charter (Whole Barge)
20% off per charter on July 9; August 13; Oct 1, 15 & 22
Departure Dates
Charter 8 pplCharter 7 pplCharter 6 pplBook Before
June 4, 11, 18, 25
47,000 Euros45,500 Euros 44,000 Euros
July 2, 16
47,000 Euros45,500 Euros 44,000 Euros
July 9
37,600 Euros 36,400 Euros35,200 Euros 17 July 2017
July 23, 30
40,800 Euros39,600 Euros38,400 Euros
August 6, 20
40,800 Euros39,600 Euros38,400 Euros
August 13
32,640 Euros 31,680 Euros 30,720 Euros 17 July 2017
August 27
47,000 Euros45,500 Euros 44,000 Euros
September 3, 10, 17, 2447,000 Euros45,500 Euros 44,000 Euros
October 1
37,600 Euros 36,400 Euros35,200 Euros 17 July 2017
October 8
40,800 Euros39,600 Euros38,400 Euros
October 15, 22
32,640 Euros 31,680 Euros 30,720 Euros 17 July 2017
Rates for 2018
Departure Dates
Suite per personSingle Supplement
April 8, 15, 22
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
April 29
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
May 6, 13, 20, 27
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
June 3, 10, 17, 24
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
July 1, 8, 15
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
July 22, 29
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
Augut 5, 12, 19
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
August 26
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 306,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
October 7, 14, 21
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
Charter (Whole Barge)
Departure Dates
Charter 6 pplCharter 7 pplCharter 8 ppl
April 8, 15, 22
38,400 Euros 39,600 Euros40,800 Euros
April 29
44,000 Euros45,500 Euros 47,000 Euros
May 6, 13, 20, 27
44,000 Euros45,500 Euros 47,000 Euros
June 3, 10, 17, 24
44,000 Euros45,500 Euros 47,000 Euros
July 1, 8, 15
44,00 Euros 45,500 Euros 47,000 Euros
July 22, 29
38,400 Euros 39,600 Euros40,800 Euros
Augut 5, 12, 19
38,400 Euros 39,600 Euros40,800 Euros
August 26
44,000 Euros45,500 Euros 47,000 Euros
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 3044,000 Euros45,500 Euros 47,000 Euros
October 7, 14, 21
38,400 Euros 39,600 Euros40,800 Euros
Theme Cruise Supplement
Theme
Region
Available for
Supplement
Golf
Upper Loire & Western BurgundyCharter up to 8 ppl500 Euros per person
Wine AppreciationUpper Loire & Western BurgundyCharter up to 8 ppl3,500 Euros per charter
Family
Upper Loire & Western BurgundyCharter up to 8 pplNone
Golf cruises include four pre-booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from the golf clubs. Hire of clubs, caddy or
buggy not included. *Only those golfing pay the supplement. A minimum of 4 passengers on a golf charter are required to
play golf.
Family cruises include a tailor-made itinerary taking into consideration the ages and interests of all those in the group. Baby
and child equipment can be provided at no extra cost including children’s bikes, car seats, cots, high chairs etc. Children
under 18 years receive a discount on many vessels.
Terms & Conditions
Prices shown in Euros and will be converted in Australian Dollar (AUD) at time of payment using a daily ROE. An initial
deposit of €800 per per passenger or 25% of the total cruise fare for charters is payable at the time of booking. The balance
must be paid within 90 days (for cabin) or 120 days (for charter) as per our terms and conditions and as specified in our
confirmation invoice, which will be despatched when the booking form has been processed.
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