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Incredible Vineyards of Bordeaux

Classic Cruise – Bordeaux

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Embark on a 7-day cruise aboard the Rosa. Explore southwest France from Castets-en-Dorthe to Boe. Begin with a champagne welcome in Castets-en-Dorthe, followed by guided excursions to Saint Emilion, Chateau Franc Mayne, and the medieval towns of Le Mas d’Agenais and Nerac. Visit a cheese farm, enjoy a Garonne river boat tour, sample Armagnac at Lapeyrade estate, and tour the biodynamic vineyards of Domaine du Bois de Simon. Discover Romanesque churches, colorful markets, and the historic Agen aqueduct while cruising the Canal de Garonne. The itinerary includes daily excursions and regional tastings, culminating with the Captain’s Farewell Dinner before disembarking in Bordeaux.
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Highlights
  • Explore Saint Emilion’s medieval streets and renowned UNESCO wine region
  • Visit Chateau Franc Mayne to learn viticulture and enjoy wine tasting
  • Discover the village of Lagruere with scenic tow path walks and cycling
  • Tour Le Mas d’Agenais and admire its Romanesque church
Places Visited
  • Europe
  • France
  • Boé
  • Buzet-sur-Baise
  • Castet-en-Dorthe
  • European Union
  • Le Mas d'Agenais
  • Meilhan-sur-Garonne
  • Serignac-sur-Garonne
Activity Level: Variable
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
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Day 1: Castets-en-Dorthe | Embark

Guests are greeted in Bordeaux and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Rosa. Upon arrival, enjoy a champagne welcome and meet the crew. There is time for a walk before returning for your first dinner on board.

Day 2: Castets-en-Dorthe to Meilhan-sur-Garonne

This morning, explore the medieval town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key hub of Bordeaux’s renowned wine region. Then, visit Château Franc Mayne, known for its premier and grand crus wines, to learn about viticulture and enjoy a tasting. After lunch on board, continue along the Canal de Garonne to moor at Meilhan-sur-Garonne. Dinner is served on board.

Day 3: Meilhan-sur-Garonne to Lagruere

This morning, enjoy a cruise to the charming little village of Lagruère. At this time, you can cycle or walk the tow path and enjoy the stunning countryside. Following lunch on board, tour the Garonne river aboard a traditional flat-bottomed boat, after which visit the beautiful village of Le Mas d’Agenais, its 11th-century church playing host to an ornate Romanesque doorway and an original masterpiece by Rembrandt. After this, take a short drive to an artisanal dairy farm where you experience the entire cheese-making process, culminating in a delicious tasting of goats’ cheeses. Dinner, if the weather permits, is a gourmet barbecue beside the barge, overlooking the River Garonne.

Day 4: Lagruere to Buzet-sur-Baise

This morning, depart early and enjoy the colorful market of Lavardac, before heading to the 13th-century bastide village of Vianne with its medieval streets and atypical 12th-century Romanesque church. A delectable lunch of regional specialities will be served at restaurant ‘Le Moulin des Saveurs’, before returning to the barge for a cruise along the tranquil Canal de Garonne to your mooring at Buzet-sur-Baise, a pastoral haven. Dinner on board.

Day 5: Buzet-sur-Baise to Serignac-sur-Garonne

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Serignac-sur-Garonne with time to explore the towpath or relax on the deck. After lunch on board, visit the medieval town of Nérac and tread in the footsteps of King Henry IV and Queen Margot. The château was built in the 15th century, but much was destroyed during the French Revolution and today only the impressive north wing remains. Then stop at the Lapeyrade estate for a cellar tasting of Armagnac, the oldest alcohol in France.  Dinner on board.
 

Day 6: Serignac-sur-Garonne to Boe

Start the day with a morning cruise towards your final destination of Boé, crossing the Plan Canal d’Agen, one of the longest aqueducts in France, which spans the River Garonne. After lunch, enjoy a stroll through the historic town of Agen to enjoy the colorful decorated cathedral dedicated to Saint Caprasius, before a tour and tasting of biodynamic wines at the family-owned Domaine du Bois de Simon. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
 

Day 7: Boe | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Bordeaux.

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Two double staterooms and two twin staterooms that feature individually controlled air-conditioning and heating as well as full en-suite facilities.
Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Good regional wines served throughout the cruise
  • Complimentary use of bicycles
  • Guided sightseeing
  • An open bar with a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Local transfers to your barge
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Passport or Visa fees

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