Boating Holidays across the canals and rivers of Europe from Le Boat

Cruising in Loire Valley

Known locally as the 'green land of running waters' and internationally as a wine lover's paradise, the boating region of Burgundy offers visitors a chance to savour beautiful landscapes, fine cuisine and excellent wines of France whilst aboard a Le Boat cruiser.

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  • Decize - Chatilon sur Loire

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  • The Wine Lovers Cruise

    Chatillon-sur-Loire - Nevers - Sancerre - Chatillon-sur-Loire

    Follow the blue pavement lines through the pretty town of Nevers to discover its rich cultural heritage and enjoy splendid views over the River Loire. Visit the beautiful medieval hilltop town of Sancerre and learn all about the region’s vineyards at the Maison des Sancerre, a 15th century house dedicated to the art of wine-making.

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  • The Heritage Cruise

    Chatillon-sur-Loire - Briare - Montargis - Chatillon-sur-Loire

    Cruise across the famous aqueduct at Briare before visiting the charming medieval town of Montargis - known as the ‘Venice of Gatinais’ because of its numerous canals and bridges. Buy delicious pralines from the original shop that made them in the time of Louis XIII. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is grown in the surrounding fields.

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  • The Sparkling Cruise

    Chatillon-sur-Loire - Decize (or vice versa)

    A one week cruise alongside the River Loire through the famous Sancerre wineproducing region, stopping for winetastings en route, to Nevers, famous for producing the oldest china in France and where quaint streets converge on the Ducal Palace. Arrive in Decize, where 300 year old plane trees line the avenues in typical French style.

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  • Villages & Vineyard Cruise

    Chatillon-sur-Loire - Decize - Auxerre - Migennes (or vice versa)

    Enjoy a splendid, leisurely two-three week cruise through the heart of the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal latéral à la Loire taking in all the famous sights of the region, from splendid châteaux to artisan towns and world-famous vineyards.

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  • Decize Short Break

    Decize – Charité-sur-Loire – Decize

    From the island town of Decize, enjoy a short break visiting some of the Loire Valley’s most beautiful old villages – Nevers, Marseilles-les-Aubigny and La Charité-sur-Loire. Easy cruising and few locks to operate leaves you plenty of time for onshore sightseeing.

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  • The Pilgrim's Cruise

    Decize – Digoin - Paray-Le-Monial – Decize

    Enjoy a leisurely meander on the southern stretch of the Canal latéral à la Loire visiting the historic towns of Digoin, famous for its ceramics and Paray-Le-Monial. Excellent pathways alongside the canal make this great for walking or cycling. Paray-le-Monial is a world-famous pilgrimage site – it is here that the sacred heart was revealed in the 17th century to a young nun. The magnificent octagonal Sacred Heart Basilica is not to be missed.

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