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Aquitaine, South West of France
Culture and gastronomy go hand in hand in the sunny region of Aquitaine in South West France, and both can be enjoyed to the full from the waterways. Cruise through the beautiful Garonne valley on the River Baïse and the Canal latéral à la Garonne. Discover ancient Bastide towns, medieval market squares and magnificent châteaux set amid a landscape of cornfields, orchards and vine-clad hillsides.
Cruising highlights include:
- Ancient hilltop villages boasting magnificent views
- Delightful medieval villages with cobbled streets and timbered houses
- Moissac’s famous Abbey and cloisters
- The boat lift at Montech – an un-missable cruising experience!
- World-famous wines such as Margaux, St.Emilion, Graves and Medoc
- Colourful local markets for foie gras and truffles
Explore our cruise routes:
The Delights of Aquitaine Cruise
Le Mas d'Agenais <=> Montauban
Enjoy a cultural cruise on the Canal latéral à la Garonne and the River Tarn to our new base at Montauban. Famous works of art by Rembrandt, Sisley, Goya and Dufy can be found in the ancient Bastide towns that line your route. See amazing architecture and cross the stunning arched aqueduct at Cacor outside Moissac, famous for its 14th ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 123 km
- Locks:
- 43
- Cruise Time:
- 30 hrs
The Arts & Armagnac Cruise
Le Mas d'Agenais <=> Condom
Follow the Canal latéral à la Garonne through vineyards and pastures to Buzet, famous for its amber-colored aperitif. The bastide town of Vianne is famous for its beautiful glassworks and has many good restaurants and lively markets while the 16th century fortified water mill at Barbaste – its four towers dedicated to King Henri IV’s four daughters – is a ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 62 km
- Locks:
- 22
- Cruise Time:
- 16 hrs
The History & Heritage Cruise
Le Mas d'Agenais > Nerac > Moissac > Le Mas d'Agenais
Choose to cruise on the beautiful River Baïse and the Canal latéral à la Garonne to the see region’s best-loved medieval villages, ancient castles and Roman aqueducts and bridges. Highlights of your trip include visits to Agen, Moissac, Nérac and Vianne. And, being in the heart of one of France’s most gastronomic regions, you’ll find plenty of excuses to stop ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 93 km
- Locks:
- 52
- Cruise Time:
- 45 hrs
The Medieval Cruise
Montauban > Buzet > Montauban
From our new base in Montauban, one of the oldest Bastide towns in southern France, cruise along the fully restored Canal de Montech through the beautiful Agre forest to Montech and experience the amazing boat lift before joining the Canal latéral à la Garonne on a leisurely cruise of this beautiful region famed for its rural lifestyle, medieval history and ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 93 km
- Locks:
- 56
- Cruise Time:
- 30 hrs
