Enchanting Waterways of France

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Join Titan on an unforgettable discovery of France’s mesmerising waterways, interlaced with enthralling history, breathtaking scenery and cultural highlights. With the comfort of a quality hotel stay in the royal city of Fontainebleau and a brand new passenger barge cruising you gently to unique destinations each day, your discoveries during the week will inc...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Join Titan on an unforgettable discovery of France’s mesmerising waterways, interlaced with enthralling history, breathtaking scenery and cultural highlights. With the comfort of a quality hotel stay in the royal city of Fontainebleau and a brand new passenger barge cruising you gently to unique destinations each day, your discoveries during the week will include two of the great châteaux at Courances and Vaux-le-Vicomte, the UNESCO-listed Fontainebleau Palace, historic Moret-sur-Loing, and other great waterways centres such as Montargis, Nemours and Château-Landon. You will also see contrasting parts of the French inland waterways network through the week, passing through 27 locks as we head northwards on the Canal du Loing to its junction with the River Seine, and then head south-eastwards to join the River Yonne at Montereau.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Attractions

  • Cannes

Trip includes

    • 8 nights in hotels (accommodation as specified or similar)
    • 22 meals: 8 breakfasts (days 2-9) 6 lunches (days 3-8) 8 dinners (days 1-8)
    • Mineral water, tea and coffee during cruising, plus glass of local wine with onboard lunch
    • Hotel welcome drink
    • VOX portable audio headset system on cruise excursions
    • Free bicycle use with cruise
    • Included excursions and visits: 6
    • Free time in Montargis with guided introduction
    • Visit Barbizon (a ‘Plus Beaux Village’)
    • Guided tour of Château de Courances
    • Guided tour of Fontainebleau Palace
    • Guided tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
    • Free time in Moret-sur-Loing and Provins
    • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
    • Check-in service by Titan staff
    • Services of an experienced Titan tour manager
    • Eurotunnel or ferry crossings
    • Porterage
    • All port taxes, duties and surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dover Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your journey to the Ramada Dover (4T). Spend this afternoon easing into your holiday with time at leisure in the hotel; perhaps enjoy a cocktail in the stylish Octagon Bar before dinner this evening with your fellow travellers. Day 2 Dover - Fontainebleau We journey this morning by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais and on to Fontainebleau, south of Paris, stopping en route in Amiens, a city rebuilt following World War II with careful consideration to retain its original architectural charm. There should be time to visit the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Nôtre-Dame and perhaps enjoy a bite to eat at one of the restaurants along the St Leu waterfront. Resuming our journey to Fontainebleau, we check in to the Mercure Château de Fontainebleau (4T), our base for the next seven nights, with dinner included each evening. A modern hotel just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Palace, it is surrounded by a lush garden, with an outdoor pool. Day 3 Montargis - Ferrières-en-Gâtinais Our river cruising begins today as our coach takes us into Montargis to join our cruise following the Canal du Loing northwards. Before leaving Montargis, there will be some time to see something of the town known as the ‘Venice of the Gâtinais’. Its picturesque canals crossed by 17 pretty bridges making for a fascinating wander, and we will be joined by a local guide who will give us an initial introduction to the main sights, which feature the fairytale Château de Montargis, and remains of some of the defensive walls and magnificent towers. Late morning our cruise gets underway and we enjoy lunch on board before disembarking close to the village of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais, from where we will make our way back to Fontainebleau, pausing at the ‘Plus Beaux Village’ of Barbizon situated on the western edge of Fontainebleau Forest. Day 4 Ferrières-en-Gâtinais - Château-Landon Today, we glide northwards along the peaceful Canal du Loing, enjoying the rural tranquillity of this unspoilt area. We can again savour a locally-produced fresh light lunch delivered to the boat by a local boulangerie, before we conclude for the day at Château-Landon. From here our coach takes us for a guided visit to the Château de Courances, a moated château built during the 17th century that has undergone many changes over the centuries - the most notable being its restoration during the 19th century when many impressive embellishments included the grand horseshoe staircase and the traditional red bricks on all of the facades. Today you can admire the many classical features and grand rooms, along with the exquisite 17th century gardens - named ‘one of the loveliest gardens in France’ - featuring tranquil ponds, an avenue of plane trees, pretty flora, and lush landscapes. Day 5 Château-Landon - Nemours Our scenic cruise continues from the superb, medieval fortified town of Château-Landon towards the waterways town of Nemours, notable for its wooden church spire and medieval castle alongside the River Loing. After lunch on board we return to Fontainebleau for our guided tour of Fontainebleau Palace, the UNESCO-listed medieval castle and the residence of many French monarchs including Louis VII and Napoleon III. One of the most attractive structures in France, the castle makes a splendid visit with its grand royal apartments, beautifully detailed Trinity Chapel, horseshoe staircase, Renaissance halls, and lavish gardens. Day 6 Nemours - Moret-sur-Loing Rejoining the boat in Nemours, we continue our gentle cruise north-eastwards, still following the Loing Valley as it drops towards the Seine. Mooring in the fine gated town of Moret-sur-Loing, we will share the same riverside vista as was so much loved here by Monet, Renoir and Sisley. Early afternoon we rejoin our coach, for a guided tour of the 17th century Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - one of the country’s most famous and renowned for its architectural design, grand decorations and gardens. Constructed for King Louis XIV’s superintendent of finance, the lavish structure marks the beginning of Louis XIV’s expressive style which combined impressive exterior, detailed interior and landscape designs to create remarkable architectural masterpieces. Day 7 Moret-sur-Loing - Cannes-Écluse This morning we return quite early for more time to visit the picture-postcard medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing with its impressionist connections. Here you will be able to stroll the historic centre filled with fascinating attractions including the Musee du Sucre d’Orge, an excellent museum revealing the history of barley sugar production; the beautiful Nôtre Dame church; and a collection of old half-timbered houses. Rejoining the boat late morning, we continue our cruise, heading northwards to join the River Seine and upstream to Montereau-fault-Yonne where we turn south-eastwards onto the River Yonne as far as Cannes-Écluse. Disembarking here, we depart for Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage town famed for its medieval flair, and you can enjoy some time for independent sightseeing before returning to Fontainebleau. Day 8 Cannes Écluse - Pont-sur-Yonne Today we enjoy rural river scenery at its best as we follow the Yonne upstream for an all-day cruise from Cannes-Écluse to our final calling point at Pont-sur-Yonne. One of the major tributaries of the Seine, the Yonne rises in the Morvan Hills some 180 miles to the south, and it tracks through some of the prettiest scenery in western Burgundy with its mix of wooded hillsides, rich agricultural land, ancient settlements, medieval towns and sleepy villages. To make today all the more special, our onboard guide will be on hand throughout the morning to recount some of the region's history and describe the key historical sites along this lovely stretch of waterway. Day 9 Fontainebleau - Dover After breakfast we begin the return journey home, aiming to pause in Senlis en route before continuing to Calais and the Channel crossing. Upon arrival in Dover, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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Last Updated: 8/13/2021

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Titan will never compromise on quality. We continue to make every effort to ensure that, when you travel with us, you enjoy the holiday of a lifetime, every time. Every individual aspect of your holiday has been carefully considered to deliver the best ratio of quality and value, provide complete peace of mind and yet still satisfy the most adventurous travel spirit. The expert planning, choice of hotels and transportation methods, included excursions and the services of an expert Titan tour manager can really enhance your appreciation of a destination and transform an ordinary holiday into a truly inspiring one.

Many escorted holidays sold by British tour operators originate in the destination and are aimed at the international market, with multilingual commentaries, sweepingly general itineraries and local contracted hotels and tour managers. Titan holidays are different. They are expertly crafted in-house and are only on sale in the UK; our well-travelled product specialists know their destinations inside out and select the best hotels, airlines, trains and cruise vessels. Properly balanced itineraries, most unique to us, are designed to include excursions and visits of particular interest to British travelers as well as a number of free days when there is always a choice of relaxation or enjoyable things to do. And, in the majority of cases, Titan holidays are escorted by the best tour managers in the business.

 

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Door-to-door chauffeured transfers wherever you live in the UK with no mileage restrictions as part of the peerless VIP door-to-door travel service †

Free return regional flights and home transfers for customers in northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

Direct scheduled international flights (wherever possible) with world-renowned airlines

The services of a Titan tour manager throughout † (unless stated otherwise)

Named hotels, selected for their location and quality, or carefully chosen cruise accommodation

Best available coaches with experienced drivers and daily seat rotation

Excursions and visits to those attractions which are obvious highlights of a region, clearly specified in the ‘What is included’ panels of the tour pages

A number of meals, also specified in the ‘What is included’ panels

A comprehensive airport check-in service at Heathrow and Gatwick

SkyCaps porterage at Heathrow and Gatwick

Porterage at hotels (one bag per person)

All applicable airport and port taxes, security charges and UK air Passenger Duty


Not included in our new range of essentials holidays.


Exceptional Value

Quality often comes with a price tag and, indeed, Titan has never striven to be the cheapest tour operator. What you get with us though is unparalleled value for money, with a host of inclusions as standard and a range of exclusive offers and discounts.

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With Titan, not only does your holiday begin and end at your front door, it also includes scheduled international flights with world-renowned airlines and the most memorable form of touring transport. Where this is a coach, we look to provide the best available, with air-conditioning, w/c and daily seat rotation in the interests of fairness. But escorted tours are not simply limited to coaches. Titan is one of the UK’s leading rail specialists and a number of our holidays incorporate journeys on iconic trains, that seem to transport you not only through some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the world, but also back in time to a nostalgic ‘golden age’ of luxurious and stylish travel.

If you are undecided between the elegance and relaxation of a cruise and the enthralling insight of an escorted tour, Titan’s Cruise & Tour® holidays could be a perfect choice. You can cruise with some of the most respected names in the industry, including Fred.Olsen and Holland America, around regions of awe-inspiring beauty and head ashore for an extra land-based touring element. Alternatively, the waterways of Europe, Egypt and China link the most spectacular cultural gems in picturesque fashion and a river cruise is an outstanding way to appreciate wonderful destinations from a different and more relaxed perspective. Our river cruise partners include Uniworld, multi award-winning operator of 5★ boutique river cruises.

Included Excursions
We don’t believe that our holidaymakers should pay extra for optional excursions to experience what are obviously the most important attractions of a country or region. You get much better value if they are included from the start. Unless otherwise stated, every visit mentioned in the tour itinerary is included in the cost of your holiday.

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Hotels on Titan holidays are much more than simply a place to sleep at the end of the day. They may place you at the heart of a thrilling city or in a retreat of sublime tranquillity; reflect the character and heritage of a destination or play an integral part in its social scene; present inspiring views or a range of exhilarating experiences. Location and quality are key considerations. At Titan, we always seek to provide the best of both choosing a lower priced holiday based on lower quality, more remote hotels can often be a false economy in the time and money you end up wasting during your stay.

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