Our Golf Itinerary from Guetin to Rogny is available on the Hirondelle is perfect for the golf enthusiast. The day to day itinerary described below is a typical cruise. However, on any one cruise the moorings may change and the places visited may vary depending on the season and guest preferences.
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Sunday – Nevers. Moor in Pont Canal de Guétin
On arrival at Nevers you will be met by the Afloat in France guide who will escort you on your transfer to the barge which will be moored on the Canal Latéral à la Loire. A champagne reception is followed by an evening cruise on the canal. Back to our mooring for your first dining experience on board the boat.
Monday – Golf at Golf du Nivernais. Cruise to La Charité sur Loire
This morning your guide will transfer you to the wonderful nearby golf course at Bardonnay, an 18 hole course located very close to the famous Formal One Race Circuit. Over lunch the barge continues the cruise to La Charité-sur-Loire.
Tuesday – Golf at Vallee Germigny. Cruise to Ménétréol
After breakfast you will transfer to the beautiful golf course at St Hilare de Gondily, a lovely 9 hole course. Return to the barge in time for lunch while the barge continues its cruise from La Charité to tonight’s mooring at Ménétréol. From Menetreol you will be taken to visit a goat’s cheese farm for a tour and tasting of their excellent goat’s cheese.
Wednesday - Visit Sancerre. Cruise to Léré
After a relaxing morning cruise we will take a short drive to Sancerre, situated on an impressive hilltop west of the waterway. Here we have lunch, followed by a stroll around the town. We then stop for a private wine tasting at the fabulous 15th century Chateau Tracy, one of the most prestigious producers of the famous Pouilly Fume in the Loire, the Count himself introduces his wine.
Thursday - Golf at Golf Sancerrois. Cruise to Châtillon-sur-Loire
This morning you play the magnificent 18 hole golf course near Sancerre, this course borders the river Loire and has stunning views over the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly. There are lots of bunkers and water hazards to look out for. Return to the barge for lunch and continue your cruise through the beautiful scenery to Chatillon sur Loire.
Friday - Cruise to Rogny Les Sept Écluses. Golf at Domaine Vaugouard
On your last day of cruising the barge traverses the river Loire via the longest canal bridge in Europe connecting the Canal Latéral à la Loire to the Canal du Briare. After lunch we transfer to the golf course at Fontenay sur Loing, a hilly 18 hole course surrounded by forests and lakes, set within the grounds of a stunning castle which has now been transformed into a luxury hotel. Meanwhile the chef is busy preparing for the farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Rogny
After breakfast disembark the barge.
