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French Hotel Barge NYMPHEA
Cruising the Cher River in the Loire Valley, France
Cruising the Cher River 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:
Wine cellar:
Cheese Board:
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 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
- Visit to Château de Nitray and its rose garden
- Colorful street markets
- Excellent walking and bicycling
- 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:
- Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre
- Chateau de Chaintres,Saumur Champigny
- Cuvée Marie Justine, Rosé de Chinon
- Reuilly Sauvignon Blanc
- Domaine Denis, Touraine Blanc
- Domaine de Fontenay, Cuvée Prestige Cabernet
- Viticole d’Amboise, Cabernet Franc du Lycée
Cheese Board:
- Valençay
- St Maure de Touraine
- Selles sur Cher