Gascony: Montauban to Boé
Aquitaine & Bordeaux
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Sunday: Montauban
Guests are met in Toulouse and transferred by private chauffeured minibus for a Champagne Welcome aboard Rosa, moored in Montauban. There is time for a brief tour of the town before the first gourmet dinner on board.
Guests are met in Toulouse and transferred by private chauffeured minibus for a Champagne Welcome aboard Rosa, moored in Montauban. There is time for a brief tour of the town before the first gourmet dinner on board.
Monday: Montauban to Montech
This morning Rosa climbs a nine-lock flight en route to the little town of Montech.
We enjoy an afternoon visit to Château Bellevue la Foret in the Côtes du Frontonnais wine region, for a tour and tasting of their Cuvee Optimum.
Dinner on board.
This morning Rosa climbs a nine-lock flight en route to the little town of Montech.
We enjoy an afternoon visit to Château Bellevue la Foret in the Côtes du Frontonnais wine region, for a tour and tasting of their Cuvee Optimum.
Dinner on board.
Tuesday: Montech to Castelsarrasin
We begin the day with a guided tour of the remarkable inclined Water Plane, an amazing feat of engineering which bypasses a series of locks before we cruise to Castelsarrasin.
After lunch, it's just a short drive to the historical Abbaye de Belleperche to view a fascinating exhibition.
Dinner on board.
We begin the day with a guided tour of the remarkable inclined Water Plane, an amazing feat of engineering which bypasses a series of locks before we cruise to Castelsarrasin.
After lunch, it's just a short drive to the historical Abbaye de Belleperche to view a fascinating exhibition.
Dinner on board.
Wednesday: Castelsarrasin to Moissac
This morning we cruise via the 1,000 foot long Pont Canal du Cacor crossing the river Tarn, down towards our moorings in Moissac, a beautiful town. After lunch, we'll cruise to St Livrade for those who might like to swim or canoe here in this peaceful, safe spot.
Then we visit Moissac's UNESCO classified 7th century Abbaye St Pierre and explore the many arts and crafts workshops.
Dinner ashore at a fine restaurant, Le Florentin.
This morning we cruise via the 1,000 foot long Pont Canal du Cacor crossing the river Tarn, down towards our moorings in Moissac, a beautiful town. After lunch, we'll cruise to St Livrade for those who might like to swim or canoe here in this peaceful, safe spot.
Then we visit Moissac's UNESCO classified 7th century Abbaye St Pierre and explore the many arts and crafts workshops.
Dinner ashore at a fine restaurant, Le Florentin.
Thursday: Moissac to Pommevic
We'll begin the day with a trip to the colourful market in Castelsarrasin where local produce is both beautiful and plentiful. Cameras at the ready for the stalls really are quite breath-taking. Next, we cruise through Moissac and on to Pommeric to moor up.
After lunch on board, we'll visit the Chateau de Goudourville and Auvillar, a beautiful village perched high above the River Garonne before finishing our excursion in the Bastide town of Valence d'Agen.
Dinner on board.
We'll begin the day with a trip to the colourful market in Castelsarrasin where local produce is both beautiful and plentiful. Cameras at the ready for the stalls really are quite breath-taking. Next, we cruise through Moissac and on to Pommeric to moor up.
After lunch on board, we'll visit the Chateau de Goudourville and Auvillar, a beautiful village perched high above the River Garonne before finishing our excursion in the Bastide town of Valence d'Agen.
Dinner on board.
Friday: Pommevic to Boé
Our morning cruise brings us to our final mooring in Boé.
Our morning cruise brings us to our final mooring in Boé.
After lunch, there is time for a tour and tasting at Armagnac producer Domaine de Lepeyrade, before seeing the medieval town and castle of Nerac, once home to Henry IV of France.
Captain's Farwell Dinner aboard.
Captain's Farwell Dinner aboard.
Saturday: Boé to Toulouse
After breakfast, guests disembark and are transferred to Toulouse for approximately 11 am.
After breakfast, guests disembark and are transferred to Toulouse for approximately 11 am.
Gascony: Montauban to Boé rates
| 2024 USD, for American and Canadian residents | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 47, 000 USD | 41, 000 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 7 | 45, 300 USD | 39, 500 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 43, 600 USD | 38, 000 USD | |||
| Stateroom per person | 6, 390 USD | 5, 490 USD | |||
| Single supplement | 2, 400 USD | 2, 100 USD | |||
| 2023 USD, for American and Canadian residents | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 43, 500 USD | 38, 000 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 7 | 41, 900 USD | 36, 600 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 40, 300 USD | 35, 200 USD | |||
| Stateroom per person | 5, 890 USD | 5, 090 USD | |||
| Single supplement | 2, 200 USD | 1, 900 USD | |||
| 2023 STERLING rates for UNITED KINGDOM residents | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | £32, 000 | £27, 500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 7 | £30, 800 | £26, 500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | £29, 600 | £25, 500 | |||
| Stateroom per person | £4, 290 | £3, 690 | |||
| Single supplement | £1, 600 | £1, 400 | |||
| 2023 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 37, 500 € | 32, 000 € | |||
| Whole boat charter for 7 | 36, 100 € | 30, 800 € | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 35, 000 € | 29, 900 € | |||
| Stateroom per person | 5, 050 € | 4, 350 € | |||
| Single supplement | 1, 900 € | 1, 700 € |
Prices include local transfers to and from the barge (duration 1hr or 1h30 depending upon the cruise direction), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals onboard catered by the onboard Master Chef, an open bar 24/4with a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 4 crew and use of the barge facilities including bicycles and hot tub.
Optional extras
Golf charters: 650 USD / £450 / 525€ supplement per player
| Value |
April 9 to April 24 |
| Regular | April 30 to July 9 |
