The Dordogne River
The enchanting gorges and towns around the Dordogne River have
delighted visitors to the region for many years, and what better
way to experience the landscapes that tower over the region's deep
hewn valleys before seemingly tumbling towards the water's shores
than from your leisurely-paced cruise ship? The Dordogne has long
been a lifeline for the people of this region, dating back to
prehistoric times, and its impact on the area is still visible to
this day, from the flat-bottomed gabarre boats that pootle along
during the day, to the fisherman whose livelihoods depend on its
bounty.
A confluence of the Dordgone is the Garonne
River which wends its way through the wine-rich lands
surrounding Bordeaux, past the time-honoured landscapes of the
Gironde Estuary and out into the Atlantic Ocean.