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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
€ 5 ,4 9 0
P er P erson
ETC Rating: Ultra Luxury Class
DRINKS Open bar with alcoholic and non
alcoholic drinks
INCLUSION Sun deck with spa pool
TRANSPORTATION Vehicle for transfers and
excursions
ACCOMMODATION Cabin accommodation (twin
or double bed) with en-suite bathroom
ACTIVITY Excursions and admittance fees as per
the itinerary
ACTIVITY Use of bicycles
BONUS Each cabin booked receives a free signed
copy of French Odyssey by Rick Stein.
FOOD Authentic French cuisine and regional
specialities
ITINERARY Cruise between Chatillon-sur-Loire
and Montargis.
ACTIVITY Wine tasting sessions
INCLUSION WiFi on board
Renaissance accommodates up to eight passengers in
ultimate luxury.
COUNTRY
FRANCE REGION
France
Burgundy & Loire Valley
CRUISE CODE
BARGE
CB6REN0915
Renaissance
CABINS
MAX PASSENGERS
4
8
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DESCRIPTION
Renaissance's interior has been extensively refitted and includes a beautifully appointed and spacious lounge area with
comfortable seating. The extremely generous accommodation features four suites, each at least 260 sq ft. including a large
en suite bathroom. Renaissance’s other impressive features include a forward deck with a roof extension for alfresco dining
and an on-deck heated spa pool.
Renaissance has five members of crew who attend to the eight passengers throughout the cruise including a captain, tour
guide, master chef and two hosts/hostesses.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on board for guests bringing their own appliances. Connectivity can be limited in remote
locations.
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
CUISINE
Re gional Spe cialitie s Filet Mignon de Charolais; Medallion d’Agneau Farci; Filet de Sole Chablisienne; Canard au Petits
Navets
W ine Ce llar Domaine Henri Bourgeois, Sancerre; Domaine Billaud Simon, Chablis Premier Cru; Domaine Bouchard Père et
Fils, Meursault; Domaine Changarnier, Monthelie; Domaine Camus, Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Che e s e Board Aisy Cendré; Bouton de Culotte; Epoisses; Ami du Chambertin
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POINTS
Approximate transfer duration between Paris & Renaissance = 2 or 2.5 hours, depending on the cruise direction.
For cab in b ook ings :
Pick -up point: The Hotel Westminster, Paris at 2:15 pm
Drop-off point: The Hotel Westminster by 12:00 noon
For charte r b ook ings :
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.
Wine Appreciation Itinerary
If you are wine connoisseur, you will enjoy this itinerary. Addtional visits include Sancerre, Chablis and Pouilly Fumé. This
wine itinerary is available for charter groups.
Day 1, SundayGuests are met at the Hotel Westminster and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the spacious
Renaissance where a Champagne welcome with canapés awaits you and you meet the Captain and crew. We enjoy a short
evening 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 perhaps for a walk or cycle ride before dinner on board.
Day 2, MondayMorning visit to a renowned winery in Sancerre, such as Domaine Henry Bourgeois, in Chavignol for a tour
and private tasting. This medieval hilltop village overlooks a vibrant region which has known viticulture since Roman times.
After lunch, we enjoy an afternoon cruise to La Gazonne, a beautiful mooring surrounded by lakes and ponds that provide
water for the workings of the Canal de Briare 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 Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses near its 350-year-old 7 lock-flight, which is well worth exploring. After
lunch on board, we visit the delightful, privately-owned Château de La Bussière, known as the ‘fishermen’s 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, renowned for its beautifully decorated and vibrant dinnerware. There is also time to explore the bustling
market. After lunch back on board, we 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, ThursdayWe leave Montbouy this morning for a gentle cruise to just outside of the village of Montcresson and our
peaceful mooring. This afternoon, we 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, FridayWe enjoy a morning cruise through Little Venice, past flower-bedecked bridges and medieval watercourses
joining France’s oldest canal. Our visit this afternoon is to the splendid Château de Fontainebleau, a national museum and
UNESCO World Heritage Site. To walk through this palace is to walk through the history of France. It is the only royal and
imperial château to have been continuously inhabited for seven centuries 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, guests are transferred to the Hotel Westminster in Paris.
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RENAISSANCE
DATES & PRICES
R A T ES F O R 201 7
20% off per cabin on Ju ne 11; Ju ly 2; Au g u st 6 & 27No sing le su pplement on Ju ne 11; Ju ly 2; Au g 6 & 27; Sep 24; O ct 8
Departu re Dates
Su ite per person
Sing le Su pplement
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
August 13, 20
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
August 27
5,080 Euros
None
September 3, 10, 17, 24
6,350 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
17 July 2017
17 July 2017
Charter (Whole Barg e)
20% off per charter on Ju ly 9; Au g u st 13 ; O ct 1, 15 & 22
Departu re Dates
Charter 8 ppl
Charter 7 ppl
Charter 6 ppl
June 4, 11, 18, 25
47,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
44,000 Euros
July 2, 16
47,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
44,000 Euros
July 9
37,600 Euros
36,400 Euros
35,200 Euros
July 23, 30
40,800 Euros
39,600 Euros
38,400 Euros
August 6, 20
40,800 Euros
39,600 Euros
38,400 Euros
August 13
32,640 Euros
31,680 Euros
30,720 Euros
August 27
47,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
44,000 Euros
September 3, 10, 17, 24
47,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
44,000 Euros
October 1
37,600 Euros
36,400 Euros
35,200 Euros
October 8
40,800 Euros
39,600 Euros
38,400 Euros
October 15, 22
32,640 Euros
31,680 Euros
30,720 Euros
Book Before
17 July 2017
17 July 2017
17 July 2017
17 July 2017
R A T ES F O R 201 8
Departu re Dates
Su ite per person
Sing le Su pplement
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, 30
6,350 Euros
2,300 Euros
October 7, 14, 21
5,490 Euros
2,000 Euros
Charter (Whole Barg e)
Departu re Dates
Charter 6 ppl
Charter 7 ppl
Charter 8 ppl
April 8, 15, 22
38,400 Euros
39,600 Euros
40,800 Euros
April 29
44,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
47,000 Euros
May 6, 13, 20, 27
44,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
47,000 Euros
June 3, 10, 17, 24
44,000 Euros
45,500 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 Euros
40,800 Euros
Augut 5, 12, 19
38,400 Euros
39,600 Euros
40,800 Euros
August 26
44,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
47,000 Euros
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
44,000 Euros
45,500 Euros
47,000 Euros
October 7, 14, 21
38,400 Euros
39,600 Euros
40,800 Euros
T H EM E CR U I SE SU P P L EM ENT
T heme
Reg ion
Available for
Su pplement
Golf
Upper Loire & Western Burgundy
Charter up to 8 ppl
500 Euros per person
Wine Appreciation
Upper Loire & Western Burgundy
Charter up to 8 ppl
3,500 Euros per charter
Family
Upper Loire & Western Burgundy
Charter up to 8 ppl
None
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.
T ER M S & CO ND I T I O NS
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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