This is very comfortable, attractive boat cruising in the Upper Loire Valley, home to numerous chateaux, stately homes and unchanged villages. Enjoy the slow pace of life typical of the region; a glass of Sancerre wine and Crottin de Chavignol, a delicious goats cheese produced locally on the sun deck while your captain guides Chanterelle along the Loire Lateral canal, along which you will see the world famous 662 meter canal aqueduct built by Gustave Eiffel taking you over the river Loire. A view not to be missed!

The delights of this cruise include: Parc Floral d'Apremont a Medieval village - stunning gardens; Sancerre private wine tasting;the Briare aqueduct; Gien with it's faience museum; romantic Nevers : 14th century gates and a superb cathedral; 17th century brick chateau at Saint -Fargeau.

This hotel barge is available on charter and cabin basis. Prices range from 1,690 per person to 1,990 per person based on double occupancy, depending upon the season selected,for seven days/6 nights. Charter prices range from 37,180 ( 24 guests, value season) to 43,780 (24 guests, regular season)