Day Day 1
Sunday | Paris to Montargis
Meet in Paris and transfer to Renaissance, moored in Montargis. After a welcome reception, there is time to settle into your spacious cabin before a gourmet dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
On Request
Renaissance - Canal de Briare
Worldwide7 days
The journey
Overview
Explore the Upper Loire aboard Renaissance as one of only eight privileged guests. Taste local vintages at a family-owned vineyard, glide along Gustave Eiffel’s famous canal bridge and visit Château de Ratilly with its spectacular turreted towers.
Highlights
- ◆Unwind in the salon with conversation, cocktails and music on the stereo system
- ◆A sundeck offers shaded open-air dining, a spa pool and plenty of room to relax
- ◆Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
- ◆Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom and flat-screen television
- ◆A crew of five ensures your comfort on board
- ◆Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Complete package information
Full package information
Explore the Upper Loire aboard Renaissance as one of only eight privileged guests. Taste local vintages at a family-owned vineyard, glide along Gustave Eiffel’s famous canal bridge and visit Château de Ratilly with its spectacular turreted towers.
- Destination
- Worldwide
- Duration
- 7 days
- Indicative price
- On request
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Canal Barge Cruises, Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
- Availability
- On Request
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 1.1
Transfer: Montargis to Montbouy
Day Day 2
Monday | Montargis to Montbouy
The morning cruise to Montbouy offers excellent opportunities for walking or cycling. Then, visit Château de la Bussière today with its formal garden designed by renowned 17th-century landscape architect André le Nôtre where you'll enjoy a cooking demonstration using wild and medicinal plants. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Montbouy to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
Day Day 3
Tuesday | Montbouy to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
Visit Montargis, known for its praline confections. Then cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to see the impressive 350-year-old staircase of seven locks, originally built to connect the Loire and Seine rivers. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4
Wednesday | Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to La Gazonne
At Château de Rosa Bonheur this morning, visit the studio of one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century with lunch ashore in her salon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5
Thursday | La Gazonne to Briare
Cruise to Briare this morning. After lunch on board the barge, visit a family-run vineyard at Sancerre for a private tour and tasting of local vintages. The picturesque village here has many old houses lining narrow streets. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to Briare
Day Day 5.2
Transfer: Briare to Chatillon-sur-Loire
Day Day 6
Friday | Briare to Châtillon-sur-Loire
Wander the market in Briare today before Renaissance crosses the Pont-Canal de Briare, a magnificent canal bridge built in the late 19th century by Gustav Eiffel. Then visit Château de Ratilly, a charming medieval castle dating from the 13th century where you will see traditional pottery being made. Cruise to Châtillon-sur-Loire for a celebratory farewell dinner on board to end the cruise week. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Chatillon-sur-Loire to null
Day Day 7
Saturday | Briare to Châtillon-sur-Loire to Paris
After breakfast, transfer to Paris, where your journey ends. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Transfers to/from barges
- All meals and drinks on board
- All sightseeing excursions during the cruise
Accommodation & cabin notes
- Renaissance
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Renaissance - Canal de Briare; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Traveller questions
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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