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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
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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Tagged Chateau Grand Mayne, Collegiate Church, europe, Fabrique de Macarons, France, French hill town, history, L'Envers du Decor, Libourne, macaroons, mascaret, Monolithic Church, Saint-Emiliion, SS Bon Voyage, tidal bore, travel, Uniworld, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Ursuline sisters
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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
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
A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Fort Medoc and Pauillac on Bastille Day
Our first full day on the river cruise ship, Uniworld’s SS Bon Voyage, we left Bordeaux headed down the Gironde Estuary in route to Fort Medoc. The three forts that make up the ‘”Bolt of the Estuary” were developed to … Continue reading
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Tagged bals des pompiers, Bastille Day, Bordeaux, Chateau Lamothe Bergeron, europe, Firemen's Balls, Fort Medoc, France, French 75, Garonne River, Gironde Estuary, hate Cosd' Estournel, Pauillac, SS Bon Voyage, travel, Uniworld, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
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A Postscript to our French River Cruise
Our last night on board, we had to do our packing. Luckily breakfast started at 6:15 am, so we were able to enjoy one last scrumptious meal before our 6:45 am disembarkation from the ship. If you arrive and depart … Continue reading
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Tagged France, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Uniworld
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Last Touring Day in France: Arles, Olives, and an Artist Light Show
Today is our last touring day in France. We will visit Van Gogh’s Arles, an olive farm, and see an artist’s light show that is touring internationally in its birthplace. Normally we would take the morning tour and pack in … Continue reading
Avignon in the Burgundy Region of France
Today we are in the beautiful French city of Avignon in Burgundy. This is one of the few remaining cities that has all its city walls still in place; the walls stretch for over three miles. At our berth along … Continue reading
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Tagged Avignon, France, Les Halles, Palace of the Popes, Palsis des Papes, Papal Curio, Pont Benezet, Uniworld
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Viviers and Grignan, France, and a Truffle Dog
If a town could ooze charm, this is it. Today we are in Viviers, France right on the Rhone. This well-preserved medieval town thrived in both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Some writers call it an “architectural open-air museum”. … Continue reading
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