Cruise Description

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?

Day 1
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.

Day 2
This morning, we offer two optional excursions:CLASSIC: Tour through the Médoc vineyards(only on pre-booking before departure). DISCOVERY: Helicopter flight over the Médoc and tasting.*Optional excursion for both packages: Royan and its waterfront.Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After your expedition, you’ll return on board the ship. Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing.

Day 3
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.

Day 4
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.

Day 5
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 market in Cadillac.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux, and we’ll arrive during the evening. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 6
Optional excursion for both packages: To the center of Arcachon Bay.ORThis 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.

Day 7
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.