
Montargis to Sancerre
Loire Valley
Sunday: Paris to Montargis
Welcome aboard!
Your party will be met in Paris at 3 pm by our driver and driven to the C'est La Vie moored in the town of Montargis.
With a glass of champagne to welcome you to the C'est La Vie, and after introductions to the crew, you have time to settle into your spacious cabins before your first gourmet dinner aboard the barge.
Dinner is served on board the barge
Monday: Cruise to Montbouy
Sightseeing Château la Bussiere
The barge begins to cruise along the canal leaving Montargis and heading towards Montbouy, this is a perfect time to stroll along the tow-path or cycle on ahead.
After lunch we will visit the 12th-century medieval fortress, Chateau of La Bussiere, open since 1962, this houses an extensive collection of fine art based on fishing, the leading passion of Count Henri de Chasseval. The grounds include an 18th-century vegetable garden and a pond with a Lebanon cedar tree over 300 years old.
Dinner ashore at the Michelin-starred restaurant “Auberge Les Templiers”
Tuesday: Cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses
Sightseeing Montargis
Before today's cruise, we take a short ride back to Montargis to explore the feudal castle, the half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th century, shops and cafes, and perhaps buy some Pralines for which Montargis is famous. With its 131 bridges, you can see why Montargis has the nickname of Little Venice.
Back on board for lunch and an afternoon cruise to the village of Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses,
Dinner is served on board the barge
Wednesday: Cruise to Ouzouer sur Trézée
Sightseeing Gien
We drive to the historic town of Gien on the River Loire's banks, the world-famous French tableware centre.
After a visit to the pottery, take a walk through this market town and discover its remarkable history: On the banks of the Loire River, there has been a settlement here since Roman times.
In the afternoon, we continue our cruise and climb over the hill there you will see seven remarkable old stair-case of locks, (hence its name Sept Ecluses) dating back to the reign of Henry IV, it was a significant feat of engineering for its time.
Dinner is served on board the barge
Thursday: Cruise to Chatillon-sur-Loire
Sightseeing Chateau of Saint Fargeau
This morning we cruise to the village of Chatillon-sur-Loire. The barge will be crossing over the Loire River at Briare on the aqueduct called "Pont Canal" to join the Canal Lateral à la Loire, the aqueduct designed by Gustave Eiffel. The construction of this unique and spectacular canal bridge started in 1890.
The Chateau of St Fargeau is this afternoon's destination, dating from the 10th century. It was built by the bishop of Auxerre and has undergone many additions and restorations over the following years.
Dinner is served on board the barge
Friday: Cruise to Léré below Sancerre
Sightseeing Sancerre
In the morning the barge cruises to the village of Léré, set below the hills of Sancerre.
After lunch, we take a short drive through the vineyards to visit the fortified town of Sancerre, this medieval site gives you panoramic views over the Loire River and the neighbouring vineyards of Pouilly Fume. From there we make our way to the private wine tasting in the small village of Chavignol, famous for the Sauvignon Blanc, and you can also try the goat's cheese from the village.
The C'est La Vie awaits your return for the Captain's dinner which ends your cruise in style.
Saturday: Return to Paris
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured back to Paris at the end of the morning. We look forward to your company again aboard the C'est la Vie!

Montargis to Sancerre rates
Accommodation 2024 & 2025 | Regular | Value | 5-night charter | ||
Whole boat charter for 8 | 66, 000 USD | 61, 600 USD | 60, 400 USD | ||
Whole boat charter for 7 | 62, 300 USD | 58, 100 USD | 57, 400 USD | ||
Whole boat charter for 6 | 59, 400 USD | 54, 000 USD | 55, 200 USD | ||
Suite per person, based on double occupancy | 8, 500 USD | 7, 900 USD | NA | ||
Single supplement | 5,000 USD | 4, 000 USD | NA | ||
Accommodation 2023 | Value | Regular | 5-night charter | ||
Whole boat charter for 8 | 56, 280 USD | 61, 320 USD | 53, 320 USD | ||
Whole boat charter for 7 | 52, 920 USD | 58, 100 USD | 51, 100 USD | ||
Whole boat charter for 6 | 47, 700 USD | 54, 000 USD | 48, 000 USD | ||
Suite per person, based on double occupancy | 7, 500 USD | 8, 000 USD | NA | ||
Single supplement | 4, 000 USD | 5, 000 USD | NA |
Departure dates 2023:
Value dates: April 9 - April 30; October 22 & 29
Regular dates: May 7 & 14; August 13 - October 15
Departure dates 2024:
Value dates: April 7 - April 28; October 20 & 27
Regular dates: May 5 - May 26; August 25 - October 13