Excursion on the Corniche road and guided tour of Bourg and Blaye
We'll leave by coach with a tour guide for a journey along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie. You'll see the old, traditional fishing huts on stilts and the remarkable limestone cliffs. We'll also stop in Bourg to take in the impressive views and walk to the market center where you'll be able to taste the local figs. After we return to Blaye, we'll have a guided tour of the citadel built by Vauban, including the monastery and several army barracks. We'll finish up our tour with a tasting of the famous Blaye "praslines."
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
We'll leave by coach with a tour guide for a journey along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie. You'll see the old, traditional fishing huts on stilts and the remarkable limestone cliffs. We'll also stop in Bourg to take in the impressive views and walk to the market center where you'll be able to taste the local figs. After we return to Blaye, we'll have a guided tour of the citadel built by Vauban, including the monastery and several army barracks. We'll finish up our tour with a tasting of the famous Blaye "praslines."
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
New Year in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Embark on a memorable cruise through Bordeaux and its region and celebrate a unique New Year's Eve! Explore the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye and its citadel, proudly dominating the estuary, as well as the Route de la Corniche.
Christmas in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc - BLAYE - BORDEAUX - LIBOURNE(4) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Embark on a magical cruise through the Gironde. You will be able to celebrate Christmas all along this journey where you will discover the most precious secrets of the region. After a refined Christmas Eve dinner, you have the option to go to mass in Bordeaux. Your stay will also be the opportunity to discover the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye and its Route de la Corniche.