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Arrival in Castets-en-Dorthe
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Arrival in Castets-en-Dorthe
You board on your hotel-boat, named MS Bordeaux, in the middle of the afternoon (optional transfer from Bordeaux). You warm up on a first short excursion around Castets. You ride through the countryside on quiet roads surrounded by walnut trees, kiwi orchards and vegetable fields.
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Day 2 |
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Loop ride through Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint-Macaire and La Réole
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Loop ride through Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint-Macaire and La Réole
Today’s itinerary takes you to the medieval village of Saint-Macaire which flourished thanks to wine trade. You can make a stop in the Domaine de Malagar, former family residence of the French writer François Mauriac. You ride further through the countryside to La Réole, another medieval village on the shores of the Garonne river. You ride back to your departure point on a nice cycle path along the Canal de Garonne.
At the end of the afternoon, the boat navigates to Loupiac.
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Day 3 |
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Loop ride of Loupiac, Graves, Sauternes and Cadillac
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Loop ride of Loupiac, Graves, Sauternes and Cadillac
You bike through the vineyards of Sauternes and Graves. Your tour is punctuated by many remarkable places, such as the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont offering an exceptional panorama of the region, or the castle of Roquetaillade.
You also pass prestigious wine estates like Château d’Yquem or Château de Suduirant among many others. Your bike ride ends in the bastide of Cadillac, founded in the 13th century by the English.
At the end of the afternoon, the boat navigates to Bordeaux. From the deck, you will be able to enjoy the most beautiful view on the city, embracing the Pont de Pierre, the Place de la Bourse and the Quais des Chartrons.
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Day 4 |
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Take time to visit Bordeaux by bike, observe the architectural jewels built over the centuries from La Porte Cailhau to the water mirror and relish in the bustle of the city. You will have many options for cultural visits or shopping. Those who like cycling over anything else can ride on the Roger Lapébie cycle path to Créon.
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Day 5 |
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The boat navigates to Lamarque.
Today’s route takes you to the most famous estates of the Médoc wine region. From Lamarque, Château Lamothe Bergeron pops up quickly on your way, followed by other famous names just as prestigious as Poujeaux, Issan, Prieuré Lichine and last but not least Margaux. You will come up many opportunities to taste the wines and meet the locals.
Once you are back to the boat, it will navigate to the other side of the estuary to the village of Bourg.
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Day 6 |
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Loop ride of the Cotes de Bourg wine region, Blaye
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Loop ride of the Cotes de Bourg wine region, Blaye
You ride on quiet little roads, crisscrossing a hilly landscape planted with vineyards as far as the eye can see. Beautiful monuments stand here and there, like the Romanesque church of Bayon or the many castles from the wine estates like Tayac, Eyquen or Marquis de Vauban. You bike on a beautiful cornice along the estuary before arriving on the ruins of a Gallo-Roman villa. Then stop in the citadel of Blaye and venture into the vaults of the fortress Vauban. You then return to Bourg where your boat is waiting for you.
At the end of the afternoon, the boat navigates to Libourne.
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Day 7 |
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Loop ride of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol
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Loop ride of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol
After a tour in Libourne, your day trip will take you to the famous vineyards of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. The typical medieval village of Saint-Emilion is worth a stop to stroll through the medieval streets and visit of the monolithic church. You continue through the vineyards and along the way, you’ll find the most famous estates, Angelus, Trottevieille, Grand Corbin and Petrus to name just a few.
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Day 8 |
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Landing after the breakfast on board (optional transfer to Bordeaux before 9h30).
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