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Garonne & Dordogne River

The Bountiful Beauty of Bordeaux

The rivers that flow through Southwestern France are your gateway to wonderful wines, winsome villages, world-class architecture and delectable cuisine. You may know Bordeaux for its world-class vineyards, but on a French river cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers you'll also be introduced to the history, art and natural beauty of the Aquitaine region. Experience everything we love about the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.

Bordeaux wine tasting, France
Garonne River, France
Fort Medoc, France
Bordeaux, France

Garonne River Highlights

BECOME A BON-VIVANT

While best-known for the wine that carries its name, Bordeaux and the greater Nouvelle-Aquitaine region are replete with delightful dishes that will please your palate. Our local connections will bring these offerings to your plate as part of our onboard dining experience.

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LAND OF TWO RIVERS

Rising high in France's Massif Central, the Dordogne River flows 300 miles eastward before joining the Garonne just north of Bordeaux. Along with their respective tributaries, these rivers connect most of southern France.

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STEEPED IN HISTORY

Long before it was known for its wine, people have flocked to the region around the Garonne River. While it's changed hands many times over the centuries, each left their mark giving the area a rich architectural and cultural history.

Garonne River Highlights

BORDEAUX-LESS POTENTIAL

It's location near the mouth of the Garonne River allowed Bordeaux to become the second busiest port in the world, after London, in the 18th century. In modern times it is a vibrant hub of art, culture and fine dining.

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LUCERNE   BORDEAUX
Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux With Lucerne
Was $24202
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$20902 pp
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LUCERNE   BORDEAUX
Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux With Lucerne
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FRENCH RIVIERA   BORDEAUX
France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux With French Riviera
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$21035 pp
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FRENCH RIVIERA   BORDEAUX
France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux With French Riviera
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ARLES   BORDEAUX
France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux
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$19894 pp
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ARLES   BORDEAUX
France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux
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BORDEAUX   BORDEAUX
Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages
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$4913 pp
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BORDEAUX   BORDEAUX
Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages
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BASEL   BORDEAUX
Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux
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$19172 pp
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BASEL   BORDEAUX
Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux
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PARIS   BORDEAUX
French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux
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$10718 pp
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PARIS   BORDEAUX
French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux
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Save up to $8,400 per couple on your Europe river cruise!*