Monthly Archives: August 2025

A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Wrap Up in Bordeaux

This post should have started with details on my tour of Libourne with an outing to either a flour mill, chateau, bike ride along the river, or an in-town villa along with a trip to the farmer’s market. Instead my … Continue reading

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A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Saint-Emilion

Today we travel by bus only 8 km (less than 5 miles) from Libourne to Saint-Emilion which our cruise director referred to as a hill town. If you are thinking Tuscan hill town, you will need to adjust. Saint-Emilion is … Continue reading

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A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Blaye, Cognac, and the Route de la Corniche Fleurie

Today we see another element in the estuary fortification known as the block of the estuary.  We sailed to Blaye to see the fortress of the same name.  There is a market in town today we can visit after our tour and … Continue reading

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A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Cadillac and the Cancan

On our second full day aboard the SS Bon Voyage, we are once again sailing out of Bordeaux this time headed to Cadillac. We have two included tour options, a tour and tasting at a former royal residence and a … Continue reading

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