b'River CruiseBeautiful Bordeaux,the DordogneLa Rochelle To/FromFranceRochefort LondonRoyan& La Rochelle Cussac 6 LibourneSt milionBordeauxExplore the villages and vineyards of the BordeauxCadillacregion, where each day reveals historic cities, by Coach by Rail Roquetaillade ChteauUNESCO-listed wonders and exquisite vineyards. by Ship 1 Nights by ShipROCHEFORT FRENCH GASTRONOMY ROQUETAILLADE CHTEAUYOUR ITINERARY *Day 1. Boarding our ship in Bordeaux Day 4. The Mdoc wine route Day 6. The Roquetaillade ChteauYour holiday begins today as we meetThis morning we wake in Cussac, aOur ship moors in the fortified at London St Pancras for the Eurostarsleepy village by the Gironde River. On13th-century town of Cadillac, on the to Paris. From here, we travel by coacha guided tour along the Mdoc winebanks of the Garonne. We begin with and rail to Bordeaux, where we boardroute, we have our second tastinga tour of the Roquetaillade Chteau, our ship on the banks of the Garonneat a vineyard along the Route desnamed after the troglodyte caves that River. You can settle in and explore theChteaux, famous for its medievalare underneath. Built in 1306 as the ship before dinner this evening. castles and wine estates stretchinglast English castle in France, it is still from the south to the north of theprivately owned by the Roquetaillade Day 2. Discovering Bordeaux Alsace region. After lunch, we spendfamily, who have been residents here After a relaxed morning on board,the afternoon on board sailing tosince it was constructed. It was opened we explore Bordeaux on a guidedRoyan, a coastal town with beautifulto the public in 1956 and theres a tour. As the worlds largest urbanbeaches and Art Deco architecture.working farm with Bazadais cattle as World Heritage sitewith diversewell as a vineyard. Later, we enjoy a architecture, welcoming boulevardsDay 5. Rochefort and La Rochelle walking tour of Cadillac. With streets of and a quaint Old TownBordeaux isWe travel by coach to Rochefort, anlimestone buildings, the focal point is also the heart of one of the worldsancient maritime town on the banksits stately 15th-century Ducal Chteau. most renowned wine regions.of the Charente River. On a tour intoFor the final evening aboard our ship, its past, we visit the Corderie Royale,we enjoy a gala dinner together. Day 3. A tasting in St milion a historic rope-making factory which This morning, we set off on our firstsupplied the French navy for centuries.Day 7. Homeward boundThe whole trip was cruise to Libourne on the Dordogne.We then continue to one of the mostIts time to say goodbye to our crew Stepping ashore later, we travel to Sthistorically important seaportsmind-blowing and Ill this morning as we disembark our milion for a guided coach tour of thison the European Atlantic coast,luxury ship. Weet the tigers.never forg head to the station UNESCO-listed town. Visiting a family- La Rochelle. After lunch at a localand board the train to Paris. In the Brian, 2024run vineyard next, we have our firstrestaurant, we tour the man-made andFrench capital, we connect with the tasting of local wines before returningnatural architecture that makes thisEurostar back to London St Pancras, to our ship and sailing to Cussac. destination so unique and fascinating.where your cruise holiday concludes.56 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/BBR26'