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Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux to Royan, along the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

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BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - ROYAN - Rochefort(1) - La Rochelle(1) - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion(1) - CADILLAC - Arcachon(1) - BORDEAUX

This magnificent itinerary will take you to the heart of Southwestern France, well known for its idyllic landscapes, famous wines, historical monuments, and emblematic sites.

What better way to explore this corner of French paradise than through its longstanding maritime cities and its unequivocal art of living?

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover(1):
    • The Médoc Wine Route
    • The charming, retro city of Royan
    • Rochefort and the Corderie Royale
    • The seaside city of La Rochelle
    • Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat(1)
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

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BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and enjoy our first evening together. Our ship will begin to cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc. We’ll begin on the Garonne River, before entering the Gironde River, where we’ll pass the islands of Cazeau and Patiras before reaching Cussac-Fort-Médoc.

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D1
CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - THE MEDOC(1) - Gironde Estuary - ROYAN

This morning, join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY optional excursion: Tour through the Médoc vineyards(only on pre-booking before departure). 

CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Royan, guided tour on foot.

Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing.

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D2
ROYAN - Rochefort - La Rochelle - ROYAN

Optional excursion for both packages: The seaside cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle. We’ll leave by coach for Rochefort. Rochefort was originally chosen by Jean-Baptiste Colbert as a refuge, defense, and supply post for the French Navy back in the mid-1660s. We’ll stop  for lunch in a local restaurant. The over 1,000-year-old city of La Rochelle is the capital of the Charente Maritime. It’s tucked along the Bay of Biscay and contains some of the most beautiful natural and architectural heritage in the area. Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After we return on board, we’ll spend the rest of our day cruising up the Dordogne to Libourne.

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D3
LIBOURNE(2) - BORDEAUX

This morning, we offer two optional excursions:

CLASSIC: Saint-Émilion.
DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting*.

We’ll return to the ship in Libourne and spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux.

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D4
BORDEAUX - CADILLAC

We’ll cruise along the Garonne, getting a good glimpse of Bordeaux from the water as we continue on to Cadillac. This morning, we offer two optional excursions: 

CLASSIC: a visit to the magnificent and prestigious Château de Roquetaillade.

DISCOVERY: Gourmet hikes in Cadillac.

We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux, and we’ll arrive during the evening. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

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D5
BORDEAUX - Arcachon Bay(1) - BORDEAUX

Optional excursion for both packages: To the center of Arcachon Bay.

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This morning, we offer two optional excursions: 

CLASSIC: The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum.

DISCOVERY: The Bassins des Lumières.

Lunch will be served on board. Enjoy some free time on your own in the city this afternoon.

Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

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D6
BORDEAUX

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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D7
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
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FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For optimal organization of your cruise, the order of the excursions can be modified according to the tides.

(1) Optional excursions.

(2) Depending on mooring availability, the stopover in Libourne may be replaced by a stopover in Bourg.

(3) Please contact us for travel arrangements from your region.

*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.