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Cruising in Aquitaine

The picture-postcard scenery of the Aquitaine region in South West France has inspired artists for generations and is a delight to visit. Take a boating holiday down the Aquitaine and sample the regional specialities of foie gras, truffles and wild mushrooms.

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  • The History & Heritage Cruise

    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 century 14th century cloisters and abbey. Cruising on the River Tarn, visit the colourful regional markets at Castelsarrasin and enjoy stunning views from the 11th century bridge over the river at Montauban.

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  • The Arts & Armagnac Cruise

    Follow the Canal latéral à la Garonne through vineyards and pastures to Buzet, famous for its amber-coloured 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 must-see. Visit the stunning remains of Henri IV’s chateau at Nérac and spend time browsing its colourful shops and art gallery. Take your sketchbook ashore at Valancesur- Baïse, a picturesque fortified town overlooking the Baïse region and enjoy a measure of Armagnac in its home town of Condom.

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  • The Best of Aquitaine Cruise

    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 and try mouth-watering menus and delicious local wines at waterside bistros and restaurants.

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  • The Medieval Cruise

    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 wonderful gastronomy. Notable places to visit en route to Buzet on the River Baïse, include the wonderful cloisters at Moissac, 13th century Valence-d’Agen popular for its bustling weekday markets and Agen, famous for its prunes and home to wonderful Gallo-Roman treasures and works of art by Goya, Sisley and Dufy.

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  • A short break cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne and the river Baïse to discover the rich culture and gastronomy of the South West of France through the little villages of Buzet, Nerac and Damazan.

    A 3 nights version of this cruise is also available.

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