As one of France’s most famous and beautiful cities, Montpellier draws in thousands of French and foreign visitors throughout the year. With its breath-taking views, its vibrant energy, and its … [Read more...] about Canal Cruising: Marvelous Montpellier
CroisiEurope Christens Gil Eanes on the Douro
Strasbourg-based CroisiEurope has christened their newest river cruise ship on Portugal’s Douro River. Named after 15th century Portuguese navigator and explorer Gil Eanes, the 132-guest Gil Eanes was … [Read more...] about CroisiEurope Christens Gil Eanes on the Douro
Loire Princesse, Day 6, Nantes, End Of Cruise, Summing Up
My cruise on Loire Princesse has come to an end. How would I rate this cruise? If you're someone like me who has done the Danube, rode the Rhine, meandered along the Moselle, well, the Loire River … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse, Day 6, Nantes, End Of Cruise, Summing Up
Loire Princesse: Day 5, Visiting The Beautiful Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Today, the motorcoach's engine was revving at 8:30 a.m., and with all seated comfortably, we pulled away from Loire Princesse to begin a full-day excursion to visit some of the most beautiful … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 5, Visiting The Beautiful Châteaux of the Loire Valley
On Loire Princesse: Day 4, A Walk Along The Loire
Earlier, I wrote about how the crowds were lining up along the Loire to cheer our paddle-wheeler upstream, see The Crowds Come To See Something Not Seen Before: A River Cruiser On The Loire. Today, we … [Read more...] about On Loire Princesse: Day 4, A Walk Along The Loire
The Crowds Come To See Something Not Seen Before: A River Cruiser On The Loire
Imagine floating through France as people line the river banks and assemble on bridges to wave and snap photos of something they've not seen on this river: a "hotel" boat carrying passengers from … [Read more...] about The Crowds Come To See Something Not Seen Before: A River Cruiser On The Loire