Hiking, biking, riding… Oenoland seen up close is even more beautiful.
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By boatJourneys by boat are the greenest. They are also a way to see the banks from another angle. Aboard a traditional boat on the Dordogne, go back in time to when the river was filled with boatmen leaving to deliver wine to Bordeaux. On the Gironde Estuary, enjoy an aperitif of wine and a seafood platter. Just take to the water and enjoy the view.
Bordeaux;)
River excursion aboard "Ville de Bordeaux"Boarding Make your booking on the Quai des Chartrons (opposite n°2) and embark on the same quay, opposite n°32. The "Ville de Bordeaux" is a magnificent boat created in the old Mississippi style. Built in 1933, she sports a beautiful figurehead representing Bacchus and Neptune as one person. The length of the boat is 34m and she can accommodate up to 250 guests for cruises or 100 for a sit-down meal. Every Sunday afternoon you can board for a half-hour trip on the Garonne (departing at 3.30, 4.30 and 5.30). On board the "Ville de Bordeaux" you will get a fantastic view of the quays of the Port de la Lune, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, as well as the Pont de Pierre (the oldest and most beautiful bridge in Bordeaux !) and the Bassin Flot. On the first Sunday of the month (day without cars), the trip is extended and the "Ville de Bordeaux" will take you up to the impressive "Pont d’Aquitaine". For groups with advanced bookings, there is also the possibility of taking a cruise with or without a stop-over and with or without a meal around Blaye, the Gironde estuary or Cadillac up the Garonne River. These trips will undoubtedly leave you with some very special memories.
Contact : Le Ville de Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 52 88 88   ;)
The "Burdigala"On board this 74-seater boat along the Garonne, you will discover the city of Bordeaux, the restored building façades and docks. All aboard the boat bound for Bourg-sur-Gironde, Blaye, Cadillac, Pauillac, Castets-en-Dorthes, Libourne, Langoiran and Portets.
Contact : Le Burdigala Tel. +33 (0)5 56 49 36 88 / +33 (0)6 07 19 75 86 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 49 36 88 Email : evolution.garonne@wanadoo.fr Web : www.evolutiongaronne.com ;)
River excursion aboard "Aliénor"Boarding Why not choose to go by boat and discover the Bordeaux vineyards in a different way. The meeting point is on the quaysides in front of the old Gare d’Orléans which is now the Mégarama cinema, on the Yves Parlier landing stage. You will embark on the Aliénor, a cruise boat of the Evolution Garonne company. Itineraries A 3 hour trip towards the Bec d’Ambés, where the Garonne and the Dordogne meet to create the Gironde estuary. You have the choice between two routes; the first is to Blaye and its citadel, the second offers the chance to dock on île Nouvelle island for a guided visit. In both cases you will be inspired by the unspoilt natural charm of the largest estuary in Europe.
Contact : L’Aliénor et l’Aliénor II Tel. +33 (0)5 56 51 27 90 Médoc;)
Gironde estuary excursionLocationThe Gironde estuary is the largest in Europe and gives its name to the department. On its eastern side lies the Medoc. Here, land and water resources are the key to life, so preservation of the environment is essential. To discover this vulnerable yet beautiful spot, embark on a passenger boat from Pauillac, where you can also find one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. Description Each Friday evening (boarding at 6pm on the pontoon outside the Port of Pauillac), the organisation "Les Gens d’Estuaire" will take you aboard the Petit Léon for a trip on the water and an aperitif (minimum of 15 people). With a glass of Medoc wine in your hand, spend an hour and a half on the guided trip admiring the vineyards on the water’s edge and the unspoilt natural habitat.
Contact : Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac Tel. +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 59 23 38 Email : mtvp@wanadoo.fr Web : www.pauillac-medoc.com |
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Old stones and gourmet delights
A trip down the River Baïse or the Garonne Canal
