MS Cyrano de Bergerac, 5 Night A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France ex Bordeaux, France Return

Let yourself be carried by an inspiring cruise along the Garonne and the Dordogne. This will transport you to the heart of Bordeaux and its region. You will discover this unmissable and surprising city many of whose monuments are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, and visit the Blaye citadel which majestically dominates the estuary.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.

Day 2
We’ll begin towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc.In the afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion proposed: Following the trail of the grands crus wines of Médoc* (only on pre-booking before departure), a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated.We’ll return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 3
We’ll start sailing early this morning towards Blaye, whose Citadel built by Vauban is not to be missed. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tastingof regional products and wine: Set off to discover the history and heritage ofBlaye and its citadel. Built by Vabaun under Louis the Great, the citadelprotected Bordeaux from invasions as part of the Verrou Vauban with theForts Pâté and Médoc. This three-garrison defense system is unique inFrance and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we’llvisit the Château Marquis de Vauban restaurant for a tasting of wine and someregional products.DISCOVERY: Tour Blaye and its underground monuments on foot. After our tour, we’ll get to taste some regional products with an excellent glass of wine*.We’ll return on board and cruise on the Gironde all the way to the estuary. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 4
We’ll cruise to Libourne, a town rich with history and full of character located at the confluence with the Isle and the Dordogne Rivers. Upon arrival, join us on the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: tour of Saint-Emilion.DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting*.We’ll return on board in Libourne. Tonight is our festive gala dinner and evening.

Day 5
We’ll cruise towards Bordeaux this morning. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum.DISCOVERY: The Bassins des Lumières.Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 6
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services. For an optimal organization of the cruise, the organization of excursions can be modified according to the tide. Note to coach: double-decker buses are not allowed on many roads in Gironde, including Libourne, Saint Emilion, Blaye and Cadillac.

Every shade of blue, from night blue on the walls to the soft blue on the leather sofas, dress every space of the ship. The colour orange brings a touch of pep to the lounge / bar. The upper deck cabins have wide windows with French balconies, the ones on the middle deck have large windows and on the main deck the cabins have portholes. During the cruise, all meals are served in the restaurant which is located on the middle deck. The lounge / bar, at the front of the ship, will welcome passengers during evening entertainment, aperitif games… Do not hesitate to go to the sun deck to relax! Equipped with armchairs and sun loungers you can relax while enjoying a panoramic view of the landscapes.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat’s design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.

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MS Cyrano de Bergerac - Main Deck

MS Cyrano de Bergerac - Middle Deck

MS Cyrano de Bergerac - Upper Deck

MS Cyrano de Bergerac - Sun Deck

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Main Deck 1 Double Bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 25 cabins with porthole (18 cabins with twin beds, 7 cabins with a double bed). Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.

Middle Deck Double Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Middle deck : 21 cabins (16 cabins with twin beds, 4 cabins with a double bed (can be separated into 2 singles), 1 disabled cabin with a double bed. Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.

Upper Deck 1 Double Bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Upper deck : 41 cabins (39 cabins with twin beds, 2 cabins with a double bed). Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.

Middle Deck 1 Double Bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Middle deck : 21 cabins (16 cabins with twin beds, 4 cabins with a double bed (can be separated into 2 singles), 1 disabled cabin with a double bed. Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.

Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Upper deck : 41 cabins (39 cabins with twin beds, 2 cabins with a double bed). Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.

Middle Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Middle deck : 21 cabins (16 cabins with twin beds, 4 cabins with a double bed (can be separated into 2 singles), 1 disabled cabin with a double bed. Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.

Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 25 cabins with porthole (18 cabins with twin beds, 7 cabins with a double bed). Amenities : each cabin is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.