The excursions presented in the itinerary are optional (unless otherwise stated). They can be booked at the same time as the cruise. In this case, you will receive a 5% discount (applicable only at the time of booking).
Important : excursions are guaranteed for a minimum of 25 participants, below this base a
price adjustment can be made on board.
You will find below the details of each excursion proposed during your cruise.
You will also have the choice to buy them in packages:
Classic Package 1 :- Pouillac and the road of the Medoc castles
- Guided visit of St-Emilion and wine tasting
- Bordeaux "by night"
- Visit of the castle of Roquetaillade and Cadillac
- The maritime cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle
- The Arcachon basin and the dune of Pilat
Prices :
406 € /person before leaving
567 € /person on board
Classic Package 2 :
- Pouillac and the road of the Medoc castles
- Guided tour of St-Emilion and wine tasting
- >Bordeaux "by night"
- Visit of Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac
- The maritime cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle
- Guided tour of Bordeaux
Prices :
335 € /person before leaving
468 € /person on board
Dynamic Package 3 :
- Pouillac wine & cheese
- Guided tour of St-Emilion and wine tasting
- >Bordeaux "by night"
- Gourmet walk in Cadillac
- The maritime cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle
- The Arcachon basin and the dune of Pilat
Prices :
401 € /person before leaving
561 € /person on board
Dynamic Package 4 :
- Pouillac wine & cheese
- Guided tour of St-Emilion and wine tasting
- Bordeaux "by night"
- Gourmet walk in Cadillac
- The maritime cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle
- Guided tour of Bordeaux
Prices :
319 € /person before leaving
447 € /person on board
- Paulliac wine & cheese (about 4 hours):
During a dramatised walking tour you will discover the town of Pauillac, its history, its architecture, its folklore... At the "La Rose de Pauillac" cellar you will attend a sound and light show, "l'Odyssée de la Rose": a unique, dreamlike and sensory visit in the large vat room. You will discover the cycle of the vine through the seasons and the process of winemaking. A wine and cheese tasting will complete this adventure before continuing to the banks of the Gironde Estuary which offer a captivating landscape with typical fishermen's huts called carrelets. Return to the boat.
Notes :...
To acquire equipment in good condition.
The order of visits may be modified.
The times are given as an indication.
Prices :.
55 € /person before leaving
73 € /person on board
- Paulliac and the route to the estates of Médoc (about 4 hours) Departure by bus from Pauillac to discover the Médoc, a prestigious terroir. A piece of the world bearing the most prestigious red wines of the planet, enclosed between an ocean and an estuary. A mild and humid microclimate which has favoured the development of the vine. We will cross most of the prestigious appellations of the Médoc (Saint Julien, Haut-Médoc...). On the famous route des châteaux, you will stop at one of them to take part in a tasting* of the region's famous crus. Along the way, you will also see the unmissable Châteaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. Return on board at the end of the afternoon.
Notes :...
The visit will take place mainly by coach.
Valid only on pre-booking.
The order of the visits may be modified.
Prices :
55 € /person before leaving
73 € /person on board
- Guided visit of St-Emilion and tasting (about 3 hours) :
Departure by coach for the excursion to Saint-Emilion. Guided tour of the underground monuments of the village of Saint-Emilion. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the medieval city. You will then discover an exceptional troglodytic ensemble whose most original monument is the monolithic church. Entirely dug out of the limestone rock, it is the largest in Europe by its dimensions. You will then set off to discover a wine-producing estate where you will be explained the stages involved in making wine in Saint-Emilion. A commented tasting* will close the visit. Return by coach to the boat.
Notes :
The visit will take place entirely on foot, so bring good shoes.
Be careful, the visit of the underground monuments implies that some rooms are poorly lit and confined.
Prices :
56 € /person before leaving
74 € /person on board
- Bordeaux "by night" (about 2 hours) :
Departure by coach for the guided tour of Bordeaux "by night". This panoramic tour will make you discover the main monuments of the city. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bordeaux has been awarded the precious label in the "cultural site" category. Half of the city, from the boulevards to the banks of the Garonne, has thus been recognised for its architectural heritage.
Notes :
The visit will take place by coach.
Prices :
39 € /person before leaving
52 € /person on board
- Visit of Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac (about 4.5 hours) :
Departure by coach to Roquetaillade castle. This magnificent and prestigious medieval castle is classified as a historical monument of the 12th and 14th centuries. You will discover the dungeons from the Middle Ages, the first Renaissance fireplaces in the region (1600), but above all the unique 19th century interiors, a masterpiece in France by Viollet-le-Duc, now a listed monument. Along the way, visit a wine estate in the Sauternes region followed by a wine tasting* of a Sauternes wine. Return to Cadillac and guided tour of the town. Situated on the right bank of the Garonne, the Grailly family, lords of Cadillac, founded this bastide where the Duke of Epernon later built his sumptuous château. You will discover its gates and ramparts classified as historic monuments, its central square with arcades, its old houses and its church dating from the 15th century. Return on board by coach.
Notes :...
Provide good walking shoes.
Prices :
47 € /person before leaving
62 € /person on board
- Gourmet walk in Cadillac (about 4 hours) :
Start for a guided walk on the Côteaux de Cadillac. Starting from the port, you will walk along the banks of the Garonne on the old towpaths and then up the hillsides through woods and vineyards. During your walk, you will be able to observe fishing huts, a hail cannon, typical Bordeaux charterhouses, a medieval castle as well as a magnificent panorama of the Garonne valley, the Sauternes vineyards, the bastide of Cadillac and its Ducal castle. The walk will end with a note of taste, you will take a break in a family farm with a visit to the wine cellars, wine tasting* with associated dishes.
Notes :
To have equipment in good condition and to have good footwear.
A walk of about 8 km (height difference 58 m).
If the boat is not moored in Cadillac on the return trip, an extra charge of about 15 euros per person is required for a return trip to Bordeaux.
Prices :
42 € /person before leaving
56 € /person on board
La Cité du Vin de Bordeaux (about 4 hours) : Inaugurated in 2016, this modern building, which looks like a lighthouse on the Garonne, is a unique place, an invitation to travel to the heart of the world's wine civilisations. Through more than 3,000 m² of open space, nearly twenty interactive themed areas invite you to travel for a unique experience in time and space to meet wine in its deepest diversity.
You will also have access to the Cité du Vin belvedere, where you will discover Bordeaux at 360° by tasting* a glass of wine from around the world (5cl).
Prices :
29 € /person before leaving
39 € /person on board
- The maritime cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle (about 10 hours) :
Departure by coach to Rochefort. Created in the 17th century by Colbert at the request of Louis XIV in order to reign as a master on land and sea, Rochefort owes its prosperity to the most beautiful arsenal of the kingdom, nestled in the heart of a meander of the river Charente. The historic centre, with its numerous mansions and beautiful residences where great navigators and explorers resided, always exudes a perfume of adventure and exoticism. Visit the Corderie Royale, symbol of the Arsenal maritime. It was in the longest factory in Europe in the 17th century that the ropes for the king's ships and the navy were designed. Here you will discover the history of this magnificent building steeped in history as well as the techniques used to make the ropes that equipped sailing boats. Continuation to La Rochelle. Lunch at the restaurant. Capital of Charente-Maritime, this thousand-year-old city nestled in the heart of the Atlantic coast reveals an exceptional natural and architectural heritage. A guided tour in the heart of the old town and the old port will make you discover the Grosse-Horloge gate, the arcaded streets, the beautiful half-timbered houses, the mansions with sculpted facades and the cathedral. Free time. Return to Royan at the end of the day.
Prices :.
115 € /person before leaving
153 € /person on board
- Guided tour of Bordeaux (about 3 hours) :
Depart by coach for the guided tour of Bordeaux. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bordeaux has been awarded the precious label in the "cultural site" category. Half of the city, from the boulevards to the banks of the Garonne, has thus been recognised for its architectural heritage. Departure by coach for a panoramic tour of the city, you will discover the main monuments and then visit the old town of Bordeaux on foot. From the wide avenues of the neo-classical Quinconces district and the Grand Théâtre to the narrow streets of the Saint Pierre district, this tour will help you discover the diversity of Bordeaux's heritage.
Notes :
The visit will take place by coach and on foot.
Please bring good walking shoes.
Prices :
41 € /person before leaving
54 € /person on board
- The Arcachon basin and the dune du Pilat (about 4 hours) :
Departure by coach from Bordeaux to reach the Arcachon basin. We will start by visiting the oyster house and its oyster museum located on the port of Larros in Gujan Mestras. Through a modern and interactive scenography you will discover the work of the oyster farmers and the history of the oyster. Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to Arcachon for a boat trip on the Arcachon basin. You will see the bird island, the tchanquées huts, the oyster beds. Then, continuation towards the dune of Pilat, the highest dune in Europe with its 107 m of altitude.
Return to Bordeaux at the end of the day.
Notes :...
Lunch in a restaurant included (excluding drinks).
Please bring good walking shoes.
Prices :.
115 € /person before leaving
153 € /person on board
- Panoramic tour of Royan (about 4 hours) :
Panoramic tour to discover Royan, seaside town and "city of Art and History". On the seafront you will find Belle Époque villas and villas of character with a "fifties" design, and in the Foncillon district stands the Notre-Dame church which is part of the movement to renew sacred art in the post-war years; a real architectural journey. Free time. The ideal location of the port in the heart of the city will allow you to go at your leisure to discover the city centre with its monuments: the covered market with its parachute-like atmosphere, the congress centre, the auditorium... or the port and the waterfront with a multitude of cafés, shops and speciality restaurants.
NOTE :
- The itineraries of the excursions defined in the programmes are provided for information only, they may be subject to variations due to external circumstances (e.g. weather conditions, strikes, transport delays...).
- The order of visits may be modified.
- The timetables are given for information only.
- The above-mentioned rates are given as an indication.
- Audioguides are available in English and German; and according to availability in Spanish and Italian (please contact us for more information).
*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
