Embark on a Bordeaux river cruise, exploring the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. Discover vineyards, castles, and gourmet cuisine with Avalon’s Classic, Active, and Discovery experiences in Southwest France.

Sail in Bordeaux with Avalon Waterways

Departure date: April 8, 2025
Return date: April 15, 2025
Price: $5,732 CAD *Featured price is per person, cruise only, based on double occupancy, on the departure dates indicated in a deluxe stateroom
Savings: Free Air or save $1,700 per person on select 2025 river cruises*

Photo:  Avalon Panorama Suite

Small details make a big difference in all the ways to enjoy your Panorama Suite. From the relaxed luxury of thoughtful amenities to the picture-postcard views that never quit, you’ll look forward to your well-appointed retreat at the end of a day exploring the world.

  • A VIEW WITH A ROOM: Invite the view inside with river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall Panorama Windows, there's nothing between you and the view!
  • THE TALL AND SHORT OF IT: Your sitting-area table is adjustable with a periscoping feature to raise it higher or lower it to your comfort level.
  • 40 WINKS. 4 WAYS: Get your zzz’s your way with your choice of Comfort Collection mattress firmness—very soft, soft, firm, or very firm. Cruise with the world at your feet in your window-facing bed.

Photo: Itinerary Map

Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions. Embark from Bordeaux itself, the capital of the splendid Nouvelle-Aquitaine region—famed for its legendary vineyards and wines. Be carried away by Avalon’s signature included Classic, Active, or Discovery experiences of your choice—from the regal histories of castles and Châteaux to the romantic cellars where wine bouquets and bon-vivant cuisine tempt the palate. While the landscapes and lush pastoral treasures are plentiful along the shores of the Garonne and Dordogne, Avalon elevates each immersive experience for a deeper discovery of the cultural and architectural treasures that recall the rich traditions of Southwest France. From unparalleled panoramic drives to forested two-wheel excursions by bike to the delicacies of seaside Arcachon—the world is your oyster on this adventure in la belle vie of Bordeaux!

Itinerary Details:

Day 1: Bordeaux, France (Embarkation)
Day 2: Cadillac-Sur-Garonne
Day 3: Cussac Fort Medoc
Day 4: Blaye-Bourg
Day 5: Libourne. Excursion to Saint-Emilion
Day 6: Bordeaux
Day 7: Bordeaux. Excursion To Arcachon's Bay
Day 8: Bordeaux (Disembarkation)

    

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Terms And Conditions

*Book a select 2025 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive free round-trip economy class trans-Atlantic air from YEG, YHZ, YOW, YQR, YUL, YVR, YWG, YXE, YYC, YYJ, YYZ . Other gateway cities available from $100 to $300 per...

Avalon Waterways

Since we launched our very first ship in 2004, Avalon Waterways has invited our travellers to be our inspiration. Thanks to our guests, we let imagination and a relentless desire to create a smart use of space, be our guide. The result? An incomparable one-of-a-kind cruise experience!

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