The Loire valley, famous for its Renaissance châteaux is one of the top French tourist destinations. We will visit Blois, Angers, Chenonceau, Chambord and Fontainebleau and have unique views from our shells of the châteaux in Montsoreau and Saumur and the numerous country mansions built on the banks of the Erdre by rich Nantes families in the 18th century.

The region is also known for the quality of its wines. Lucky you! We will spend 3 nights among the vineyards and taste the full range of the local production: red, rosé, dry white, sweet white and sparkling wines.

You will row on the Loire and its tributaries: the Maine, the Erdre and the Cher as well as on the Marne and on the Seine. Rowing under the arches of the château at Chenonceau is every rower's dream.

History is everywhere. Meet many French kings and their mistresses as well as the king of England, Richard the Lionheart whose recumbent figure awaits you at Fontevraud Abbey.

Programme (7 days, 7 nights)

Saturday: Hotel check-in

Sunday: Rowing on the Marne in Le Perreux (upstream).Transfer to Blois. Château visit. Night in Blois.

Monday: Visit to Fontevraud abbey. Rowing on the Loire in Saumur. Night in Chalonnes

Tuesday: Rowing on the Maine in Angers. Visit to the château. Wine tasting at the vineyard. Night in Chalonnes

Wednesday: Transfer to Nantes. Rowing on the Erdre. Walk in the vineyard. Night in Chalonnes

Thursday: Visit to the Rochemenier troglodyte village. Chenonceau Château visit. Canoeing on the Cher (and under the château). Night in Chenonceaux.

Friday: Visit to château of Chambord. Drive to Fontainebleau. Rowing on the Seine. Night in Fontainebleau.

Saturday: Visit to château of Fontainebleau. Lunch. Return to Le Perreux. End of tour at around 3pm.

 

Boats used: touring quads / yolettes / C-Vierer

Daily rowing distance: average 16 km, maximum 27 km

Number of participants: Min 8, max 12

 

Cost: 1990€ (+350 in single room) ALL inclusive: accomodation, meals incl. drinks, boat rental, visits, transfers, support team 

 

Post tour services:

Rowing in Le Perreux on the Marne (downstream) on saturday afternoon: free

Saturday to sunday night in Neuilly-Plaisance: 55€ in double occupation, 95€ in single occupation