You'll set out for a guided tour on foot of the hillsides in Cadillac. Departing from the port, we will walk along the Garonne River on the former towpaths and then climb up a slope crossing woods and vineyards. During your walk you can admire lovely fishing huts, a hail cannon, chartreuse homes typical of Bordeaux, the medieval Château du Cros in Loupiac* and a magnificent panoramic view on the Garonne River valley, the Sauternes vineyard, the fortifide town of Cadillac and its ducal castle. The walk will finish up with a gourmet pick-me-up at a family farm, where you'll visit the cellars, taste a few wines* and indulge in matching dishes.
PLEASE NOTE
- Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
- Length: approx. 8 km/5 miles and an altitude difference of 58 m/0.04 miles.
- Times are approximate.
- The order of the visits can change.
- If the ship is not moored in Cadillac, be prepared for an additional fee or about 15€ for the return trip to Bordeaux.
- *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
- *In the case of unavailability, Château du Cros may be replaced by another château.
You'll set out for a guided tour on foot of the hillsides in Cadillac. Departing from the port, we will walk along the Garonne River on the former towpaths and then climb up a slope crossing woods and vineyards. During your walk you can admire lovely fishing huts, a hail cannon, chartreuse homes typical of Bordeaux, the medieval Château du Cros in Loupiac* and a magnificent panoramic view on the Garonne River valley, the Sauternes vineyard, the fortifide town of Cadillac and its ducal castle. The walk will finish up with a gourmet pick-me-up at a family farm, where you'll visit the cellars, taste a few wines* and indulge in matching dishes.
PLEASE NOTE
- Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
- Length: approx. 8 km/5 miles and an altitude difference of 58 m/0.04 miles.
- Times are approximate.
- The order of the visits can change.
- If the ship is not moored in Cadillac, be prepared for an additional fee or about 15€ for the return trip to Bordeaux.
- *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
- *In the case of unavailability, Château du Cros may be replaced by another château.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux to Royan, along the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers (port-to-port cruise)
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - ROYAN - Rochefort(1) - La Rochelle(1) - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion(1) - CADILLAC - Arcachon(1) - BORDEAUX
This magnificent itinerary will take you to the heart of Southwestern France, well known for its idyllic landscapes, famous wines, historical monuments, and emblematic sites.
What better way to explore this corner of French paradise than through its longstanding maritime cities and its unequivocal art of living?