Sail on board the Artistry II

​Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions.  While the landscapes and lush pastoral treasures are plentiful along the shores of the Garonne and Dordogne, Avalon elevates each immersive experience for a deeper discovery of the cultural and architectural treasures that recall the rich traditions of Southwest France. From unparalleled panoramic drives to forested two-wheel excursions by bike to the delicacies of seaside Arcachon—the world is your oyster on this adventure in la belle vie of Bordeaux!

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Itinerary:

 

Day 1 Bordeaux EMBARKATION

 

Day 2 Bordeaux - Pauillac

Take a guided tour of chateau de la Brede

OR a guided visit with wine tasting at a local wine estate

OR join a delicious onboard Bordeaux wine experience while sailing to Pauillac

 

DAY 3 Cussac Fot Medoc

Enjoy a relaxing Ebike guided tour

OR join a guided tour to discouver the southern Medoc region and enjoy a wine tasting

or take a scenic drive through the famed Medoc wine country and enjoy a tasting of wonderful wines.

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DAY 4  Blaye - Bourg

Enjoy a power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Aventure host

OR a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different persepective, including a local art gallery with wine tasting

OR take a panoramic drive following the Route de la Corniche along the River Dordogne followed by a visit to the Citadel of Blaye

 

DAY 5 Libourne

A guided visit to Saint-Emilion to se wine-growing towns and a wine tasting

OR a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint- Emilion

OR an orientation walking tour to discouver the history and beatuy of Libourne

OR onboard lecture about WWII hosted by a history expert

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DAY 6 Bordeaux

Enjoy a pastry demonstarion while sailing

OR join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux' postcard river views

OR join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeau with a stroll amoung the sites.

 

DAY 7 Bordeaux

Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux' iconic wine museum and cultural center

OR a full day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast and taste its local delicaacy of oysters and wine

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DAY 8

Bordeaux

DISEMBARKATION

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