Loire Valley, Briare - Nevers

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Loire Valley, Briare - Nevers

Loire Valley, Briare - Nevers

The Loire Valley between the cities of Briare and Nevers in the heart of France is a very well suited region for a relaxing bike and barge holiday. Following the flow of the Loire River you gently ride through the green countryside with charming little villages and old castles and palaces.

The rich landscape boasts many fruitful vineyards. Especially well known are the Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé wines. You will also see impressive examples of canal building engineering along the Canal lateral du Loire. The small city of Briare with its picturesque locks and aqueduct is our starting point.

Through a beautiful region of lakes and past castles you will cycle along the Loire and visit Chatillon-sur-Loire with its impressive locks. In between you will ride to St. Brisson Forest and through seemingly endless vineyards. On the way to the city of Nevers you will also visit the ancient Roman town of La Charité-sur-Loire with a 16th century stone bridge and the Château of Apremont, dating back to the 12th century and lavishly surrounded by gardens. The final destination of this week, the historical town of Nevers, is in itself already worth a visits of a few days.

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Included

  • All nights on board (incl. bedding, towels, soap)
  • Breakfast and dinner on board
  • Lunch packages when on the road
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • Tour guide, cycles with the group
  • Town walks with tour guide
  • Free WiFi (limited available in lounge and on deck)
  • Road book, 1x per cabin
  • Travel documents + cycling guide app incl. GPS-tracks
  • Ferry fares on the route

Not included

  • Bicycle rent, bike insurance included
  • Entrance fees to museums; approx. € 45,-
  • Personal insurance

 

Cabins 22 June 6 July 25 May, 8 June
Double cabin € 1.635,- € 1.435,- € 1.795,-
Twin cabin split level beds € 1.635,- € 1.435,- € 1.795,-
Single cabin € 1.695,- € 1.495,- € 1.815,-
Double/Twin cabin single use € 2.355,- € 2.080,- € 2.590,-

Special details

  • Rental bike per week, bike insurance included € 130,-
  • E-bike per week, bike insurance included €240 ,-
  • Special meal requirements (vegetarian/ pescatarian, or if they are on a medical diet), please indicate this when booking.
  • In case of gluten free or lactose free diet there is an additional charge of € 100,- per diet per week. When ordered upon arrival the additional charge is € 150,- per diet per week, to be paid on site.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to offer vegan meals. The space in the kitchens on our ships is limited (for storage and preparation) and therefore we cannot guarantee that the meals are completely vegan.
  • We do not allow private e-bikes on board (due to safety regulations).
  • Dutch Barge Cruises reserves the right to cancel tours with fewer than 12 participants up to 21 days prior to the date of departure.
  • The program is subject to change without notice due to weather, nautical reasons like bridges and locks, technical issues and other unforeseen circumstances .

Please note that the tour prices are based on the current fuel price.
Should the fuel price increase more than 5% (reference date 2026), then we need to ask a supplement. Even for reservations already made.

Dutch Barge Cruises reserves the right to cancel tours with fewer than 12 participants up to 21 days prior to the date of departure.

Ship for this tour:

Clair Ship

Clair de Lune

17 guests max

17 beds

35 x 5 m

Private charter on request

Summary

  • 8 days
  • From €1,435
  • Clair de Lune
  • Briaire – Nevers
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