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River Cruise Hire in Aquitaine, France - A Gourmet Experience
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| Le Mas d’Agenais/Moissac/Nérac |
1 WEEK – RETURN TRIP
204km • 46 locks • 38hr cruising time
Canal latéral à la Garonne – Baïse – A remarkable Rembrandt hangs in the
Romanesque St. Vincent’s church at
Le Mas-d’Agenais. Intrigue your palate
with wine tastings at Buzet-sur-Baïse and
visit L’Espace Pruneau at Agen to learn more
about succulent prunes. Cycle through Valance
d’Agen, a stunning example of a Bastide town.
Take a picnic ashore at the delightful medieval
waterfront town of Nérac and browse through
the excellent art gallery. |
| Le Mas d’Agenais/Lustrac |
1 WEEK – RETURN TRIP
204km • 19 locks • 35hr cruising time
Crossing of the Garonne with pilot: 16 Euros
Canal latéral à la Garonne – Baïse, Garonne,
Lot – Explore the labyrinth of prune vines at
Granges-sur-Lot. Laparade enjoys panoramic
views across the Lot valley, great for sketching
or painting. Plant lovers will be in their element
at Latour Marliac water nurseries in Le Templesur-Lot. Join one of the guided walks at
Villeneuve-sur-Lot that take place every morning. |
| Port-Cassafières/Narbonne |
1 WEEK – ONE WAY TRIP
62km • 22 locks • 16hr cruising time
Canal latéral à la Garonne – Baïse –
Moncrabeau is home to the ‘academy of liars’
which was formed in the 17th century! On a
good day you can look out over the straits of
Gibraltar from the town. Take your sketchbook
ashore at Valance-sur-Baïse, a picturesque
fortified town overlooking the Baïse region
or enjoy a measure of Armagnac in its home
town of Condom. |
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