Murmurs of the Loire: A Cruise Through Heritage and Legends (port-to-port cruise)
Cruise
NANTES – SAINT-NAZAIRE – NANTES – Langeais Castle and Fontevraud Abbey – ANCENIS – NANTES
Join us for a cultural interlude and uncover the most beautiful hidden treasures of the Loire’s heritage. Enjoy this off-the-beaten-path cruise to experience the grandeur of a region enriched by its history, local culture, and gastronomy. From educational visits to breathtaking artistic landmarks, to temples of knowledge within eclectic museums, and local history brought to life through tales and regional folklore, set out to explore a region that never ceases to surprise and enchant.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE : sailing aboard a traditional paddle-wheel boat
- Offered : Secrets of History, Royal Wedding and Monastic Treasures – Guided visit of Langeais Castle and Fontevraud Abbey
- MUST-SEES :
- The Maison des Paludiers in Guérande, an immersive discovery of an ancestral craft
- Visit of Langeais Castle, the historic site where Anne of Brittany married Charles VIII
- Numerous activities to explore and experience local culture
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
The Museum of Traditional Trades in Mauges-sur-Loire, a testament to French craftsmanship.
Route
Boarding. Presentation of the crew followed by a welcome cocktail.
In the morning, optional excursion to the Maison des Paludiers in Guérande.
In the afternoon, cruise towards Nantes.
Tasting of typical local products from the region.
In the morning, optional excursion : guided tour of the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany and Nantes Cathedral (exterior view)(4).
In the afternoon, cruise towards Ancenis.
Celtic tales and legends evening.
Included full-day excursion: Historic Jewels – Royal Wedding and Monastic Treasures.
Departure by coach towards Langeais Castle.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Visit of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontevraud.
Lively evening on board.
In the morning, optional excursion to the Museum of Traditional Trades in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine, Anjou, in Mauges-sur-Loire.
In the afternoon, cruise towards Nantes.
Gala evening.
Disembarkation.
Dates & Prices
Choose your departure dateSTART IN 2026
Lowest all-inclusive per-person price in a double cabin for the selected cruise references and dates, excluding supplements, transportation, transfers, fees, taxes, and optional services. The final price varies depending on cabin category, deck, and selected options.
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
Ships
Several ships available for this cruiseShore Excursions
No shore excursion on the non listed daysThe cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change. For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) The stopover in Ancenis may be replaced by Nantes.
(3) The stopover in Saint-Nazaire may be replaced by Paimboeuf.
(4) The Château des Ducs de Bretagne is closed on Mondays and public holidays; it is replaced by the Muscadet Route.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2027