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Rosa, Classic Bordeaux ex Boe to Castet-en-Dorthe

Cruise Rosa, Classic Bordeaux ex Boe to Castet-en-Dorthe
Cruise Line European Waterways
Ship Rosa
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Boe to Castet-en-Dorthe aboard Rosa.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 21 Aug 2022
Cruise Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Boe to Castet-en-Dorthe aboard Rosa.

*This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.

Sunday, Day 1 Boé
Embark Rosa. Following a champagne welcome, there is time for a stroll before returning for your first dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Boé to Serignac-sur-Garonne
Morning cruise to Serignac-sur-Garonne, where we cross the Plan Canal d’Agen, one of the longest aqueducts in France which spans the River Garonne. After lunch we visit the medieval town of Nerac and tread in the footsteps of King of France Henry IV and Queen Margot. The château was built in the 15th century, but much was destroyed during the French Revolution and today only the impressive north wing remains. Finally, we stop at the Lapeyrade Estate for a cellar tasting of Armagnac, the oldest alcohol in France. Dinner on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Serignac-sur-Garonne to Buzet-sur-Baise
This morning, we depart early to enjoy breakfast at the colourful market of Aiguillon and then cruise to our mooring at Buzet-sur-Baise, a pretty fortified village with pastel-coloured houses. Lunch on board is followed by an informative guided tour of the sustainable wine co-operative of Buzet, with a tasting of course! Next we visit the cork museum at Mezin to learn about the history of cork-making, before heading to the 13th century bastide village of Vianne. In the evening we go to Barbaste with its fortified mill, protected by four square towers, and the nearby 12th century bridge with its 12 curved arches. Dinner tonight is a gourmet affair at the “Auberge du Goujon qui frétille”, a delightful local restaurant with a highly inventive menu.

Wednesday, Day 4 Buzet-sur-Baise to Lagruère
We start the day with a relaxing cruise to the lovely little village of Lagruère, with time to walk or cycle the towpath through stunning countryside. Following lunch on board we cruise along the Garonne river aboard a traditional flat-bottomed boat, after which we visit the beautiful village of Le Mas d’Agenais, its 11th century church playing host to an ornate Romanesque doorway and an original masterpiece by Rembrandt. After this we take a short drive to an artisanal dairy farm at Ramier where we experience the entire cheese making process, culminating in a delicious tasting. Dinner, if the weather permits, is a gourmet barbecue beside the barge, overlooking the River Garonne.

Thursday, Day 5 Lagruère to Meilhan-sur-Garonne
Our morning cruise takes us to the village of Meilhan-sur-Garonne, with an expansive view over the valley of the Garonne. In the afternoon, we visit the 14th century Château de Duras, an architectural wonder, which has been both a fortress and a stately home over its 900-year history. We wander through its 35 rooms and museum before returning to the hotel barge. Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Meilhan-sur-Garonne to Castet-en-Dorthe
Today, our final cruise is to Castet-en-Dorthe, where the canal ends and drops into the River Garonne. After lunch on board we visit the medieval town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site and centre of the most famous of the Bordeaux appellations. Later, we stop at Château Beau-Sejour-Becot, producer of premier and grand crus wines, where we discover the secrets of the vine and, of course, enjoy a tasting. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Castet-en-Dorthe
After breakfast, guests disembark.
Sailing Dates
16 Aug 2020
23 Aug 2020
30 Aug 2020
06 Sep 2020
13 Sep 2020
20 Sep 2020
27 Sep 2020
04 Oct 2020
11 Oct 2020
18 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
13 Jun 2021
20 Jun 2021
27 Jun 2021
04 Jul 2021
11 Jul 2021
18 Jul 2021
25 Jul 2021
01 Aug 2021
08 Aug 2021
15 Aug 2021
22 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021
05 Sep 2021
12 Sep 2021
19 Sep 2021
26 Sep 2021
03 Oct 2021
10 Oct 2021
17 Oct 2021
24 Oct 2021
17 Jul 2022
24 Jul 2022
31 Jul 2022
07 Aug 2022
14 Aug 2022
21 Aug 2022
28 Aug 2022
04 Sep 2022
11 Sep 2022
18 Sep 2022
25 Sep 2022
02 Oct 2022
09 Oct 2022
16 Oct 2022
23 Oct 2022
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Aug 2022 Boe, France
22 Aug 2022 Serignac
23 Aug 2022 Buzet-sur-Baise, France
24 Aug 2022 Lagruere, France
25 Aug 2022 Meilhan-sur-Garonne, France
26 Aug 2022 Castet-en-Dorthe, France
27 Aug 2022 Castet-en-Dorthe, France
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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