TheRiver Loire and its main tributary, the River Cher, have carried cargo and passengers for over 2,000 years since pre-Roman times. The 'Valley of the Kings', is a timeless region of spectacular beauty and grace and we are delighted to offer the only hotel barge navigating the heart of the Loire Valley.

The Loire Valley is as rich in legend as it is in beauty and you will realise that, fortunately, little has changed over the centuries. Talk to a cheesemaker and find out why his is the most famous goat's cheese in France. Wind your way through the narrow streets of a centuries-old village, perhaps discovering hidden shops with hand-painted pottery, or stumble across an open market on your own.

This map represents a sample itinerary which is subject to change.
 

The 6 passenger hotel barge Nymphea is the ideal vessel for cruising the Loire Valley. The experienced captain will take you on unforgettable tours of Château de Chenonceau, Château d'Amboise, Château du Clos Lucé, the Villandry Gardens and a Troglodyte cave dwelling allowing you to become completely immersed in the wonders of the Loire Valley. We do not neglect the fact that the Loire Valley is a land that produces wines of the very highest standard, so private wine tastings at Montrichard and the Domaine de Fontenay are arranged.

The ultra deluxe Renaissance cruises in Western Burgundy and the Upper Loire which gives a taste of the Loire region.  Please follow the links below for more information on our Loire Valley cruises: