2003
Mirabelle - Bordeaux Cruise (New Route)
Seven days/six nights
24 PASSENGER

New Route and Region

This year, the Mirabelle moves to the region of Bordeaux, home of the finest wines in the world. This cruise is not only a must for wine connoisseurs (fabulous grands crus) and for gourmets (foie gras, etc.), it is also a marvelous opportunity to explore a wealth of monuments and sites spanning the years from pre-historic times to the present day.

The Mirabelle is an elegant Dutch-built boat converted into a superbly appointed hotel-barge accommodating 24 guests in comfort. The main deck has a large sundeck wreathed in flowers, a lounge with a bar area and a dining room decorated with warm wood-paneling and panoramic windows. The lower deck has 12 twin-bedded cabins, each with its own bathroom.

 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Saint Emilion: Renowned Red Wines-UNESCO World Heritige Site
  • Blaye: Imposing Citadel constructed by Vauban
  • Medoc: Private tasting in one of the famous Chateaux.
  • Bordeaux: Historic Capital of Aquitaine-renouned wine center
  • Chateau de Roquetaillade: Beautifully restored 14 C castle
  • Nerac: Picturesque village and its chateau. 
 

 

Itinerary

Saturday ~ Meeting point: 10.30am at the: HOTEL LE MERIDIEN ETOILE **** PARIS

This well known 4-star hotel is well located near the Etoile and the Champs Elysées . Le Méridien has 1025 rooms, 2 restaurants and a bar. It is located at 81 Bld Gouvion Saint-Cyr - 75848 PARIS CEDEX 17. Tel: 33.(0)1.40.55.67.89 - Fax: 33.(0)1.40.55.67.88.      Email: resindiv.paris@forte-hotels.com

Transfer by TGV train to Bordeaux. Coach transfer to the boat moored in Libourne. Welcome cocktails on board. Time off to stroll through the town before dinner.
Sunday ~ Excursion to the picturesque town of Saint-Emilion (UNESCO World Heritage) where the wine is aged in underground cellars carved out of the limestone. Visit the old town and one of the châteaux.

Cruise on the beautiful Dordogne river to the Gironde estuary and to Blaye, also well known for its wine. Time to visit the remarkable 17C fortress designed by Louis XIV’s military architect, Vauban.
Monday ~ We cross the estuary to another renowned wine area, the Médoc, and moor at Pauillac where we visit one of the most famous wine cellars in the world.

Cruise along the river Garonne to Bordeaux.
Tuesday ~Walking tour of the beautiful city of Bordeaux: the old town with its elegant 18C houses lining the river, the 18C Grand Théatre, one of the finest in France, and the old mansion of the Chartrons district. Free time for shopping.

Cruise up the Garonne to Cadillac or Castets-en-Dorthe depending on the tide.
Wednesday ~ Excursion to Château de Roquetaillade, a 14C castle entirely and beautifully restored by Viollet le Duc. Our drive will take us through the famous Sauternes wine region.

Cruise to Meilhan, a village with a spectacular view across the Garonne valley.
Thursday ~ Cruise with a good section for cycling to Le Mas d’Agenais. Visit to the village church to admire a beautiful painting by Rembrandt. Cruise to the lovely fortified village of Damazan.

Visit the charming village of Nérac on the river Baize where the château is said to have been the setting for Shakespeare’s Love’s Labours Lost. Farewell gala dinner on board.
Friday ~ Coach transfer (2 hours) to Bordeaux railroad station around midday for return by TGV to Paris Montparnasse station, arriving around 2.30pm.

Note: The route is run in reverse on alternate weeks. Excursions/mooring places and the route can be modified without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

This cruise includes Paris Transfers, gourmet meals, wine with lunch and dinner, open bar, all excursions with guide, and  bicycles.

Balloning is optional.

See deck plan, prices   and availability below

DECK PLAN

FEATURES
- Cabins, 12 twins
- 24 Passengers
- 7 Crew members
- Sundeck
- Stereo,CD
- Air conditioning
- Central Heating
- Bicycles on board

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Registry: France
Converted: 1983
Renovated: 1998
Size: 128 ft. x 17 ft.
Passengers: 24
Crew: 7
Handicap access: No

PLUS
Ample opportunity for biking and walking along towpaths, Optional Ballooning

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ROUTES
Bordeaux

CRUISE ON CANAL:  60%

Price Below--Apply discounts to those prices.

Price includes transfers as indicated, cruise, gourmet meals, lunch and dinner with quality wines, open bar, all excurions and bicycles.

RATES IN US DOLLARS

Accommodation

Main season  in USD $

Value Season  in USD $
To April 20,  from Oct.19

Charter 24 guests

$50,380

$43,780

6 Nights per person

$2,290pp dbl

$1,990pp dbl

Single Occupancy Sup.

$470

$470

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