Montargis to Paris
France Bike + Boat Tour
"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." Ernest Hemingway
All of the Seine Valley region is a moveable feast as you will discover for yourself. This tour blends history, poetry, and natural beauty. You will start in Paris and cycle through woods, gardens, medieval towns, and along flower filled canals. The same region that inspired the Impressionistic movement of painting will inspire you with its texture and color. You will never forget it!
Tour Dates
- Montargis to Paris:
- On the Standard plus class ship, the Feniks: August 25 and October 6, 2012.
- On the Comfort plus class ship, the Fleur: June 16 and
July 14, 2012. - Paris to Montargis:
- On the Standard plus class ship, the Feniks: August 18 and September 29, 2012.
- On the Comfort plus class ship, the Fleur:
July 7, 2012.
Where You’ll Stay
Accommodations are on the Comfort Plus classic ship the Fleur or on the Standard Plus class ship the Feniks.
What’s Included
- 7 night accomodations on board the MS Fleur or the Feniks
- Breakfasts, packed lunches, and 3-course dinners (5 x dinners aboard the Feniks)
- Tour guide (fluent in Dutch, German, and English)
- Daily tea or coffee at around 4 pm
- Bed linens, towels, and daily cleaning of cabin (2 x cleaning aboard the Feniks)
- 21-speed bicycle
- Welcome drink and information session the first evening
- Wine and cheese tasting (aboard the Feniks)
- Bicycle insurance (on the Feniks only)
- Ferry fares (on the Feniks)
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from airport in Paris or Montargis
- Other transportation costs (except those mentioned)
- Alcoholic beverages on board
- Tips (optional)
| Tour | Bike + Boat |
|---|---|
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €820 |
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Skill Level
Easy to moderateEasy to moderate guided tour with daily distances from 18 miles to 27 miles.
Tour Boats
Day-To-Day Itinerary
This day to day itinerary is from Paris to Montargis, for Montargis to Paris, simply reverse.
- Individual arrival to the boat in Paris.
- Paris - Melun, 18 mi. (30 km)
- Melun - Moret-sur-Loing, 21 mi. (35 km)
- Moret-sur-Loing - Nemours, 27 mi. (45 km)
- Nemours-Neronville, 24 mi. (40 km)
- Neronville - Montargis, 21 mi. (35 km)
- Montargis, 24 mi. (40 km)
- Departure.
*All distances are approximate. The above planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc.
SATURDAY: Individual arrival to the boat in Paris
At 6 pm, welcoming drinks and then dinner. After dinner, stroll the banks of the Seine River.
SUNDAY: Paris - Melun, 18 mi. (30 km)
You will breakfast while sailing, enjoying Paris from the river. After lunch on board, your bike tour will start from the Evry Lock. You will cycle along the banks of the river enjoying the scenery. Final destination of your day is Melun, a town which is known as 'le domaine des reines blanches' because in former years it was used as the home of the French king's widows. After dinner, you can explore the town on foot, if you desire.
MONDAY: Moret-sur-Loing, 21 mi. (35 km)
Today you will bike through the wonderful forests of Fontainebleau. Your first destination is the artistic village of Barbizon which will always be associated with painters for a simple reason. Along its narrow Grande Rue were several inns that catered to starving artists. The Barbizon painters were part of a movement towards realism in art which arose in the context of the dominant Romantic Movement of the time. These artists revived the art of landscape painting, paving the way for the Impressionists who arrived in the forest 30 years later. At this time, you will visit the local museum and then continue your tour to the Palace of Fontainebleau, much in favor among the French kings because of the extensive possibilities to hunt in the surrounding forests. In the castle itself, there is a museum specializing in Napoleon, among other things. You will board the ship again in Moret-sur-Loing, a charming town where there are two impressive fortified gateways dating from the medieval period. These gates, along with the walls and twenty towers of the fortification, are a relic of its role to defend the Kingdom of France from the supporters of the Dukes of Burgundy. Here too is where the painter Sisley found inspiration for his beautiful impressionist paintings.
TUESDAY: Moret-sur-Loing - Nemours, 27 mi. (45 km)
You will follow the valley of the Lunain and visit a cheese farm. In Nemours, you will have the opportunity to visit the castle or the prehistoric museum of the Ile-de-France region.
WEDNESDAY: Nemours - Neronville, 24 mi. (40 km)
Today you will bike through a wooded area with rugged rocks heading west to Chatêau-Landon, a beautifully situated town, where you can visit the Abbey of St. Severin which dates from the 13th century. A local guide will inform you about the history of this beautiful town. Final destination for the day is rural Neronville.
THURSDAY: Neronville - Montargis, 21 mi. (35 km)
The itinerary for this day includes the medieval town of Ferrieres with its ancient town center. In the middle of the narrow streets, you will discover a splendid monastery. Final destination for the day is Montargis.
FRIDAY: Montargis, 24 mi. (40 km)
You will cycle along the L'Ouanne to Chateau - Renard. You can visit the Apiarists' Living Museum. You will see the beekeepers at work and sample their delicious honey.
SATURDAY: Departure
Montargis to Paris Boats + Barges
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Feniks Belgium, Netherlands, France Standard Plus Class Boat Standard Plus class boats contain cabins are more spacious, have private bathrooms, and either flat/low beds or bunk beds.
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Fleur France Comfort Plus Class Boat The Fleur was first put into service in 2002. Jossie, the female owner, had the beautifully-lined barge converted into a comfortable passenger ship, according to her own design. Her female touch is definitely recognizable by the tasteful interior and her sharp eye for detail. The whole barge radiates a homelike atmosphere.
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Pricing Information
On the Feniks: $ 1035 £ 650 $ 1,035 € 820 kr 5611 kr 8883 CHF 969 $ 1,066
Single supplement (two cabins per date): $ 362 £ 228 $ 362 € 287 kr 1964 kr 3109 CHF 339 $ 373
On the Fleur: $ 1281 £ 805 $ 1,281 € 1015 kr 6945 kr 10996 CHF 1200 $ 1,320
Single cabin: On request and subject to single supplement
extra options
Bicycle insurance is included in tour price aboard the Feniks.
please note
Rates are based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris
Local Travel
If starting point is Paris, take a taxi to the boat. If starting point is Montargis, take a train from the airport to Montargis. It is between a 2 and 3 hour train ride. To depart, from Montargis take a train to Charles de Gaulle or taxi from the boat to the airport
Climate
Check local weather conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperature in °F for the area is: 64/49° for May; 70/54° for June; 76/58° for July; 75/57° for August; 69/52° for September; 59/46° for October
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Jossie Verkerk and Winters family.We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work from the commission the European tour operators offer us plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong working relationship we have with all our tour operators and the services we provide.
Customer Feedback
Posted by Beth Orris on 01/01/12
We took this tour in July of 2010. We have used tripsite before and have loved the experience. But I have to say, that for the biking, we liked the Netherlands tour better. There weren't many sites open to tour. Cafes and restaurants were often closed when we got there. Having said that, the scenery was beautiful. The food was wonderful too. And it was a treat to barge our way into and around Paris. Thank you.
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