What The Rivers Remember
I came to Europe’s rivers on a bicycle, a logger’s son from a small town who had no idea what I was riding into. That was 50 years ago. Europe was woven together by water — by the rivers along which everything moved: armies, merchants, pilgrims, ideas, wine, grain, the letters of kings. What the Rivers Remember is an attempt to read European history from the water, following the people and forces that made these waterways matter, from the Oise where Joan of Arc was captured to the mountain springs where the great rivers begin as something you could step over.
Loire River Cruise Guide: What Does It Cost?
The Loire is the longest river in France, and for centuries, its banks were the playground of French royalty. Often called the “Cradle of the French Language” and the “Garden of France,” the Loire Valley is home to more than 300 châteaux, ranging from medieval fortresses to opulent Renaissance palaces. For the river cruiser, the […]
CroisiEurope Cruises Offering Free Airfare On Select Seine & Loire River Itineraries
CroisiEurope is offering complimentary airfare on select summer departures on Seine and Loire River itineraries. The air-inclusive packages are currently limited to flights in and out of New York City’s Newark Airport (EWR) on select departure dates. However, CroisiEurope has plans to expand these offerings in the upcoming months.
Canal Cruise With Me On The Loire, October 24-30, 2019
I can’t get enough of canal cruising in France, so with my October 11-17, 2019 Alsace barge cruise now sold out, I’m adding a second barge cruise. This one will take place on the legendary Loire Canal, October 24-30, 2019.
Video: A Journey Along The Loire River
For the first time, CroisiEurope’s Loire Princesse makes it possible to experience France’s notoriously shallow Loire River on a river cruise.
CroisiEurope Introduces Extended Loire Itinerary
CroisiEurope is introducing a brand new extended Loire River itinerary for 2018: Chateaux of the Loire Valley. This new 7-day cruise program features their Loire cruise combined with a trip to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley and an overnight stay in Paris. Prices for this 7-day program start at $2,417 per person with multiple departures dates […]