Barging,River Cruising
Today, guests will be met in Bordeaux and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Rosa where a Champagne Welcome awaits you. You will have some free time to stroll around before returning to the Barge for your first dinner onboard. Meals: Champagne Welcome, Dinner
This morning, we visit the Medieval Town of Saint Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and centre of the most famous of the Bordeaux appellations. Later, we stop at Château Franc Mayne, producer of Premier and Grand Cru Wines, where we will discover the secrets of the vine and enjoy a tasting. After lunch onboard, we cruise along the Canal de Garonne to our mooring port of Meilhan-sur-Garonne. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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This morning, enjoy a cruise to the charming little village of Lagruère. At this time, you will have some time to cycle or walk the towpath and enjoy the stunning countryside. Following lunch onboard, we tour the Garonne River aboard a traditional flat bottomed boat. Afterwards, we will visit the beautiful village of Le Mas d’Agenais, which is an 11th Century Church that plays host to an ornate Romanesque Doorway and an original masterpiece by Rembrandt. After this we take a short drive to an artisanal Dairy Farm where we will experience the entire Cheese making process, which culminates in a delicious tasting of Goat's Cheeses. If the weather permits, dinner will be a gourmet Barbecue beside the Barge overlooking the River Garonne. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we depart early and enjoy the colourful Market of Lavardac before heading to the 13th Century Bastide Village of Vianne with its Medieval streets and atypical 12th Century Romanesque Church. After a delectable lunch of regional specialties served in an excellent restaurant, 'Le Moulin des Saveurs', we continue cruising to our mooring at Buzet-sur-Baïse, a pastoral haven. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Sérignac-sur-Garonne with time to explore the towpath or relax on the deck top. After lunch onboard, we visit the Medieval Town of Nérac and trend in the footsteps of King Henry IV and Queen Margot. The château was built in the 15th Century, however much was destroyed during the French Revolution. Today only the impressive North Wing remains. Afterwards, we stop at the Lapeyrade Estate for a cellar tasting of Armagnac, which is the oldest Alcohol in France. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We start the day with a morning cruise to Boé, crossing the Plan Canal d’Agen, which is one of the longest Aqueducts in France spanning the River Garonne. After lunch, enjoy a stroll through the historic Town of Agen to the colourful decorated Cathedral, which is dedicated to Saint Caprasius before embarking on a tour and tasting organic Wines at the family owned Domaine Christophe Avi. Tonight, enjoy a Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Bordeaux. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ew)
