Barge Cruising in Bordeaux By World Journeys

Luxury barge cruise

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7 Days / 6 Nights from $11,415 Price Per Person

Sales from 19 April 2023 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1: Bordeaux > Castets-en-Dorthe**
You will be met in Bordeaux and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Rosa. Following a champagne welcome, there is time for a stroll before returning for your first dinner on board.

**Day 2: Castets-en-Dorthe > Meilhan-sur-Garonne**
This morning, visit the medieval town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site and centre of the most famous of the Bordeaux appellations. Later, stop at Chateau Beau-Sejour-Becot, producer of premier and grand crus wines, where you will discover the secrets of the vine and, of course, enjoy a tasting. After lunch back on board, we’ll follow the Canal de Garonne, to the port of Meilhan-sur-Garonne, before dinner on board.

**Day 3: Meilhan-sur-Garonne > Lagruere**
This morning enjoy a cruise to the charming little village of Lagruere. 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 we experience the entire cheese making process, culminating in a delicious tasting. Dinner, if the weather permits, is a gourmet barbecue beside the barge, overlooking the River Garonne.

**Day 4: Lagruere > Buzet-sur-Baise**
This morning depart early and enjoy the colourful market of Lavardac, before heading to the 13th century bastide village of Vianne to see a skilled glassblower at work. A delectable lunch of regional specialties will be served at restaurant ‘Le Moulin des Saveurs’, before returning to the barge for a cruise along the tranquil Canal de Garonne to our mooring at Buzet-sur-Baise, a pastoral haven. Dinner on board.

**Day 5: Buzet-sur-Baise > Serignac-sur-Garonne**
This morning, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Serignac-sur-Garonne with time to explore the towpath, or relax on the decktop. After lunch on board, visit the medieval town of Nerac and tread in the footsteps of King Henry IV and Queen Margot. The chateau was built in the 15th century, but much was destroyed during the French Revolution and today only the impressive north wing remains. We 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 > Boe**
We start the day with a morning cruise towards our final destination of Boe, crossing the Plan Canal d’Agen, one of the longest aqueducts in France which spans the River Garonne. After lunch, we enjoy a stroll through the historic town of Agen to enjoy the colourful 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 > Bordeaux**
After breakfast you will be transferred by private chauffeured minibus to your choice of location in Bordeaux.

*This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, the cruise will be in the reverse direction.


Type of Journey:

Luxury barge cruise journey: Cruise in comfort aboard a fully crewed luxury barge, with options to book a cabin, or charter the whole barge for a group of friends or family.

Inclusions

    • 6-nights’ onboard the 4-star Rosa barge
    • All meals (B, L, D) onboard
    • Premium spirits, fine wines, and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Shared transfers as per the itinerary
    • Shared sightseeing as per the itinerary
    • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
    • Use of the barge facilities including bicycles and hot tub


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • The Rosa can be chartered with a minimum of 6 passengers
  • Special offers may apply; please contact us for details
  • This is a sample itinerary for the Bordeaux route which operates from 12 July and is subject to change
  • On alternate weeks the cruise will operate in the reverse direction
  • Please enquire for the sample itinerary for the Gascony route which operates prior to 12 July

Please enquire about pricing for alternate cruise journeys:

  • Alsace & Lorraine in France
  • The Burgundy or Champagne regions of France
  • Dutch Canals in The Netherlands
  • River Shannon in Ireland
  • Venice & the Po Valley in Italy
Not Included:
  • Gratuities
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