Europe
T
he Loire, France’s most fabled river, is our Walk Highlights
companion for this seven-day Walk through the Fontevraud, Saumur, Montsoreau
historic ‘garden of France.’
Muscadet, Chinon, Sancerre
Crossing undulating countryside and fertile riverbanks,
we encounter royal châteaux, vineyards and orchards,
Richard the Lion-Heart, Joan of
underground passageways and troglodyte caves. We dine
Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine
on traditional local fare, visit a snail and mushroom
farm, sample the sparkling wines of Saumur and play
locals at the ancient game of boules de fort.
Hotel Anne d’Anjou, • Arrival: Saumur Rail Station
Hotel La Marine de la Loire, Departure: Tours Rail Station
In Montsoreau we discover a medieval fortress where Joan
Château de Marçay
• June 14-20
of Arc met Charles VII and visit Fontevraud, the final
Orchards, vineyards and wood-
• 7 days; 6 nights
resting place of Richard the Lion-Heart and the only mixed
lands, some hills. 8-10 miles
• US$ 3,995
monk and nun community in France. walking per day.
(US$ 495 Single Supplement)
D
iscover 15,000 years of French history as we walk Walk Highlights
the Dordogne, one of France’s most beautiful Grottes de Font-de-Gaume -
and unspoilt regions.
prehistoric cave paintings
Josephine Baker
Setting off from Les Eyzies, where ‘Cro-Magnon man’, one
of the earliest modern humans, was first discovered, we
Foie gras, duck confit, truffles,
explore an ancient world of underground caves, historic
wild mushrooms
castles, lush farmland and elegant châteaux. We take a
boat along the Dordogne River, visit cliff-side villages, dine
in majestic surroundings and wonder at the perfectly
preserved prehistoric cave paintings of Grottes de Font-de- • Arrival: Souillac Rail Station
Gaume.
Les Glycines, Belle Etoile, Departure: Souillac Rail Station
Le Relais de Moussidière
• May 31-June 6, September 27-October 3
We also visit Les Milandes, former home of 1930s music-
Paths and lanes through forest and
• 7 days, 6 nights
hall queen, Josephine Baker, where we enjoy lunch and a
along the river, hills each day. 8-12
• US$ 3,795
display of falconry.
miles walking per day. (US$ 450 Single Supplement)
T
he luxury barge, La Belle Epoque, is our home for Walk Highlights
seven days as we glide along the Yonne River, a
Personal chef for the week
quiet tributary of the Seine.
Chablis, Beaujolais, Côte de Nuits,
A champagne reception in Paris sets the tone before we
Côte de Beaune
set off on our journey, cruising peacefully through
La Belle Epoque
Burgundy. Every day we leave our barge to set off on foot
to explore Renaissance châteaux, dramatic cliffs, wooded
hills, medieval towns, lush valleys and ancient vineyards.
• Arrival: Paris
Fine French cuisine is prepared on board La Belle Epoque
The luxury barge La Belle Epoque Departure: Paris
• October 18-24
by our personal chef and every meal is accompanied by a
The soft landscape, low hills and
• 7 days, 6 nights
different regional wine, making this trip a gourmet’s
level tow-paths skirting canals
• from US$ 4,350
delight. make for easy walking. 3 - 5 miles per day. (from US$ 400 Single Supplement)
For more details: www.thewayfarers.com or call us at: 1-800-249-4620 (U.S & Canada) 15
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