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European luxury barge cruise vacation holidays aboard the French barge NYMPHEA, cruising the Cher River in the Loire Valley, France.

 

NYMPHEA

Luxury French barge cruises in the Loire Valley, France

The 6-passenger French hotel barge, Nymphea, is a classic Dutch design with shallow draft and is ideal for navigating the incredibly beautiful yet somewhat sandy reaches of the river Cher in the Loire valley, France.

Refitted throughout, her traditional ship interior features a warm classic decor of rich varnished hardwoods, stained glass and a welcoming country house atmosphere.

Loire Valley, France:

Cruise highlights:

  • Cruise under the famed Château de Chenonceau
  • Visit a Troglodye cave dwelling and see the silkworm nursery
  • Excursion to the Château d'Amboise
  • Private wine tastings at Montrichard and the Domaine de Fonenay
  • Château visit to Valençay or Blois
  • Colorful street markets
  • Optional hot air ballooning

Regional specialties:

  • Filet Mignon de Veau à la Bière et Moutarde
  • Selle d'Agneau au Romarin
  • Saumon et Friture

Wine cellar:

  • St Nicolas de Bourgueil
  • L'Alliance des Generations
  • Sancerre
  • Vouvray

Cheese Board:

  • Valençay
  • St Maure de Touraine
  • Selles sur Cher

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