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
Loire Princesse: Day 3, Ancenis & Muscadet
We spent the morning cruising along the Loire River to the small town of Ancenis, with its stately castle, built in 984, overlooking the river. Loire Princesse tied up to the dock, and we boarded a … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 3, Ancenis & Muscadet
Loire Princesse: Day 2, Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
This morning, after a buffet breakfast in the dining room where I found it hard to resist the flaky, fresh croissants, I watched as Loire Princesse pulled away from the quay and began chugging … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 2, Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Loire Princesse: Day 1, Boarding In Nantes
What an experience. To be here, in spring, in France, two hours from Paris, with the evening light reflecting off the Loire River, sitting on the top deck of the new Loire Princesse, sipping a draft … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 1, Boarding In Nantes
Pre-Boarding Loire Princesse: Getting To Know Nantes, By Bike
Tomorrow, I board CroisiEurope's Loire Princesse — again. I was on the new vessel this past weekend for inaugural events, which I wrote about here. Loire Princesse is the first of its kind, a … [Read more...] about Pre-Boarding Loire Princesse: Getting To Know Nantes, By Bike
Canal Cruising: Camargue, Home To Horses & UNESCO World Heritage Site
If you’re looking for incredible nature, unique species, wondrous lakes and one of France’s most beautiful natural landmarks, Camargue is the perfect place for you. Surrounded by both arms of the … [Read more...] about Canal Cruising: Camargue, Home To Horses & UNESCO World Heritage Site