Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

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Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the scenic waterways of the Loire Valley. Known as the ‘Garden of France’ this region is celebrated for its wines and agriculture. As you guide the canal boat down the Loire River, you can take your time and choose your pace and stops however a must do are the towns of Pouilly F...

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit one of Frances most famous wine making regions and discover what makes this region so fertile for growing grapes and the history of wine making in the region
    • Enjoy a full day touring local vineyards and chateaux’s with an expert guide specialising in wines from the Upper Loire Valley (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Menetou Salon), learning all about the process of wine making before relishing a tasting of the locally made wines
    • Delight in a relaxing bike ride through the scenic countryside, visiting vineyards, cellar doors and local farmers markets, picking up delicacies to be enjoyed for the evening meal on the sundeck of your boat
    • Discover the history and importance of the Burgoyne region, from Roman times, through the middle ages to the early and late 20th century
    • The best way to enjoy your wine is to match it with the Loire’s culinary delights, such Crottin de Chavignol, duck rillettes, or anguilles in a beurre blanc sauce

What's this trip about?

    Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the scenic waterways of the Loire Valley. Known as the ‘Garden of France’ this region is celebrated for its wines and agriculture. As you guide the canal boat down the Loire River, you can take your time and choose your pace and stops however a must do are the towns of Pouilly Fume and Sancerre, famous for its Sauvignon Blanc grapes. With an expert local guide, specialised in the Upper Loire wines, you learn about the regions viticulture and why this part of France has been known for its wines since Roman times. When not cruising the river or canals you can cycle through the vineyards or visit the famers markets in the picturesque towns and villages along the way. At the end of each days cruising you can watch the sun go down from the sundeck while enjoying the mandatory glass or Sauv Blanc. This relaxed trip is the perfect way to sample the Burgundy region of France.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Attractions

  • Burgundy
  • Loire Valley

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Day 1 Châtillon-sur-Loire

Welcome to canal boating - Intrepid style. Our new Waterways of Burgundy trip provides a hassle free way to enjoy the towns and more importantly wines of the Loire Valley. This trip offers by the berth options, so whether you're within a group or an individual this is...

Day 2-7 Loire River & waterways

Over the next 5 days you’ll be visiting the below mentioned towns. Aside from the full day winery tour from Sancerre, none of the days or activities are locked in. As a group, with guidance from the leader you can decide what towns to visit and for how long. This flex...

Day 8 Decize

It’s with a heavy heart that your journey through this beautiful part of the Loire Valley comes to an end. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the sun deck one last time before you disembark. Don’t forget to take any bottles of wine you’ve brought along The base can assist you in organising taxis to the train station.

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Price per day$171
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Accommodation

Overnight boat (7 nights),

Transportation & Flights

Grand Classique (canal boat),bicycle,private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Grand Classique (canal boat),bicycle,private vehicle
Guides
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. Your trip leader will also have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. http://www.intrepidtravel.com/insurance.php
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Age Requirements
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Additional Information
Finish point Decize Le Boat Base Array Decize FRANCE
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