Bordeaux


Cruises in Bordeaux


The Bordeaux region, famous around the world for its wines, lies in the southern part of western France, on the Atlantic coast.  A hotel barge cruise along the Canal de Garonne is a unique way to explore and appreciate the slow rhythm of this region with its subtle mixture of natural landscapes, medieval bastide towns and iconic vineyards.
 
We cruise through the Graves vineyards and visit the medieval town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site and centre of the most famous of the Bordeaux appellations.  Away from the vineyards we explore the fascinating historic architecture of the region including a visit to the 14th Century Château de Duras, the 13th Century fortified village of Vianne and the medieval town of Nerac where we tread in the footsteps of King Henry IV and Queen Margot.
 
The colourful markets of Marmande and a cruise cruise across one of the longest masonry aqueducts in France, which spans the River Garonne, are also unforgettable highlights of the cruise. Please follow the links below for more information on our canal cruise and barges near Bordeaux: