You can reach these areas via two remarkable wine routes: one land-based, the other river-based. With its metre steel hull, the riverboat La Sardane can accommodate 70 passengers. Hop on board for a cruise on the Gironde and admire the surrounding landscape. At the heart of the largest estuary in Europe lie the islands of a long-forgotten Gironde archipelago.
On the right bank, the ports of Bourg and Blaye now have pontoons for small cruise boats. Departing from Blaye, several wine tourism cruises take you on a trip to discover the islands of Margaux, Nouvelle, and Patiras.
The latter island is home to a ship-guiding lighthouse dating back to In this lovely, contemporary-designed riverside cottage , you can taste wines from both sides of the river and enjoy savoury, locally-produced food buffets. It is the symbolic gateway to this winegrowing area and its many cultural treasures. Between two wine tastings in the surrounding wine-producing estates, you can enjoy, on foot or by mountain bike, sublime panoramas of the estuary.
Blaye and Bourg, the heritage of the estuary With its metre steel hull, the riverboat La Sardane can accommodate 70 passengers. Book your visit.
