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Uniworld River Cruises, A Portrait of Majestic France from Bordeaux, October 8, 2023

Uniworld River Cruises Dordogne 15-day route

Cruising from: Bordeaux, France;

Departure Date: 8 October, 2023;

Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Bon Voyage & S.S. Cather;

Duration: 15 days;

Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris;



15-day cruise to Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris on board S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Bon Voyage & S.S. Cather.

Day 0 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.

Day 1 Blaye, France

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Situated on the eastern side of the Gironde estuary north of Bordeaux, Blaye is best known for its Citadel and there is also a 12th century medieval castle Chateau des Rudel. For wine lovers the region around Blaye is known the red wine made in the neighbouring vineyards, Cotes de Blaye. Blaye's pralines, fish from the Gironde, and asparagus are notable local products.

Day 2 Medoc, France

Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Fort Medoc in Cussac-Fort-Medoc, together with several buildings in nearby Blaye, was listed in 2008 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Popular places to visit nearby include Blaye at 6 km and Margaux at 9 km.

Day 3 Cadillac, France

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France. Cadillac enjoys an ideal location in the center of a wine region of international fame. Among the must-see sites to visit are the Cadillac castle, the Maison des Vins in AOC Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux, the Saint-Blaise-Saint-Martin church. Visitors can also admire the Garonne, observe the fauna and flora that compose it, as well as the tidal bore at certain times of the year, an impressive phenomenon characteristic of this river.

Day 4 Saint-Emilion, France

Saint-Emilion, France. Cruising Garonne. France river cruise.

Day 5 Libourne, France

Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Libourne is a wine destination par excellence, with a bewildering number of chateaux nearby for tours, tasting sessions and purchases. Also in the blend are bucolic landscapes, rich culture, loads of outdoor activities and the UNESCO city of Bordeaux only a brief drive away. The oldest part of Libourne, which existed even before the founding of the bastide is known as Fozera. The Museum of Fine Arts in Libourne also merits a visit with its interesting collection of paintings both classical and modern to enjoy. The museum is upstairs above the town hall.

Day 6 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.

Day 7 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.

Day 8 Vernon, France

Vernon is a small town between Paris and Rouen on the Seine. Its streets of half-timbered houses, countryside chateaux, and numerous sights look familiar because they were painted by one of history's greatest artists like Claude Monet. At Vernon visitor can spend time with many activities: visiting galleries, taking river tours and attending workshops, all retracing Monet's steps

Day 9 Rouen, France

Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musee des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.

Day 10 Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Caudebec-en-Caux is a small town situated in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, on a loop in the Seine River east of Le Havre and west of Rouen. The chief architectural interest of the town lies in its Flamboyant church, which was constructed during the 15th and the early 16th centuries. Landmarks of historical interest also include Maison des Templiers, Hotel du Bailli, Musee de la marine de Seine and many more.

Day 11 Beaches of Normandy, France

Beaches of Normandy, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.

Day 12 Versailles, France

Versailles is a city 20 kilometres away from Paris, world-famous for its Palace, real masterpiece of classic architecture. Versailles offers many other opportunities to visitors along its streets and avenues. The town centre is particularly attractive, with boutique shops, restaurants and cafes, and renowned market. Versailles is also famous for its remarkable green spaces.

Day 13 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Day 14 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Dordogne river cruise with Uniworld River Cruises. Sail with Uniworld River Cruises from Bordeaux to Dordogne on board S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Bon Voyage & S.S. Cather. Discover the best of France on this Dordogne cruise and discover amazing Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris. S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Bon Voyage & S.S. Cather leaving Bordeaux, France for 15 day from October 8, 2023.


Dordogne River cruise October 2023


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