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guillette_elise_85Cast off the mooring ropes and explore the Gironde, the largest estuary in Europe. This 70 kilometer-long estuary has shaped out the landscape of our region. Discover a multi-faceted river boasting swamps, cliffs, vineyards and islands.

You can enjoy either boat sailing or boat trips in summertime and discover all the colours of this preserved natural site. You can choose between having lunch, diner or a picnic on the different islands or on board. You will then discover an original heritage.

 


Tourist information office

Rue du couvent des Minimes La citadelle
33390 Blaye
Phone : +33 (0)5 57 42 12 09
Mail: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

The tourist office and the Compagnie des deux rives boat suggest you will lead you onto a unique experience of Vauban's works. Louis XIV had a three piece fort built to protect from "Brtitish invaders".

 

From April to June, and from September to October (Saturdays) either with your own family or with friends.

at 11:00am : a guided tour of the citadel to understand Vauban's conception about protecting the area
at 3:00pm : a boat trip with La compagnie des deux rives to get a different view about the bolt ant the other two forts (Fort Pâté and Fort Médoc)

 

From July to August (Tuesdays and Thursdays) either with your own family or with friends.
at 11:00am, 2:00pm or 5:00pm : a guided tour of the citadel to understand Vauban's conception about protecting the area
at 3:30pm : a boat trip with La compagnie des deux rives to get a different view about the bolt ant the other two forts (Fort Pâté and Fort Médoc)

Price list: adult 13€ and children 9€. Booking advised.

Other departures are organised from Pauillac to visit the citadel of Blaye.



ballade_medocTourist information office

Rue du couvent des Minimes La citadelle

33390 Blaye

Phone : +33 (0)5.57.42.12.09

Mail : Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

June to September, a 4 hours trip on a speed boat to visit the opposite bank named the Médoc. Visit Château Tour de Castillon, Médoc Cru Bourgeois with wine tasting and enjoy a typical convivial picnic with local products.

Price list : adult 29€ and children (5-12 years old) 17€

 

Only five dates in 2012 !

 

 



croisieres_01Coeur d'estuaire
Phone :+33 (0)5.57.42.12.09
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The speed boat Au Fil de l’Eau and la Sardane offer a guided boat trip on the Gironde estuary. Discover the islands, the typical landscapes and the largest estuary in Europe thanks to a captain. A trip from either Blaye, St Ciers sur Gironde, Pauillac, Cubzac les Ponts or St Christoly of Médoc to be taken either on one's own or with family or friends.

Departures April to September from Blaye pontoon below the citadel.

Price list: adult from 10€ to 12,50€ and children 6€ (5-12 years old)


Tourist information office

CopiedeSinbad_BlayeRue du couvent des Minimes

La citadelle

33390 Blaye
Phone: +33 (0)5.57.42.12.09
Mail : Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

Departures from Blaye pontoon from June to September. You could choose to live this adventure during a 2 hours cruise, a day trip or with a drink on board. Booking advised ! Price list : from 20€ to 40€ each.


Coeur d'estuaire
Phone : +33 (0)5.57.42.12.09

Mail : Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.
Web : www.sudouest-loisirs.com

Cruising the Gironde every Tuesday at 6:30pm from July to Agust for a 60 minutes trip. A wine-grower welcomes you on board and have you taste his own wines.

Price list : 14€ adult and 9€ children.

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Information and booking at the tourist office

+33 (0)5.57.42.12.09

The Gens d'estuaire boat offers a day trip to discover two estuary islands : île Nouvelle and île Pâtiras.

Take a break... île Pâtiras invites you to visit a lightehouse and enjoy a snack at leisure and île Nouvelle tells you about its history, its former inhabitants and shows you its wildlife (have a picnic with you).

Departure from Blaye pontoon at 10:00am and back at 5:30pm : July 1st and August 31st on Wednesday

Price list : adult 35€ and children 15€

 


ile_nouvelleTourist information office

 Phone : +33 (0)5 57 42 12 09
Mail : Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

Meeting île Nouvelle wildlife : have a break out of time in a remote district... Departure from Blaye pontoon : date and schedule contact us.

Price list : 10€ adult and 6€ children

 


 

50Tourist information office

Phone : +33 (0)5 57 42 12 09
 Site : www.sudouest-loisirs.com

A three hour cruise with seafood and wine tasting : a convivial and unforgettable trip on the largest estuary of Europe. Departure from Blaye pontoon.

From June 15th to September 15th on week-ends.

Booking 48 hours before, only 12 people allowed on board !

Price list : from 45€ to 75€ each adult

 


Tourist information office

Rue du couvent des Minimes

La citadelle

33390 Blaye
Phone : +33 (0)5 57 42 12 09
Web : www.gensdestuaire.fr

The organistation "Gens d’estuaire" offer a diner or a lunch you can share with families or friends on île Pâtiras in summer every Friday. A convivial and original friday evening·with·the menu·served at a·table or a buffet supper,·both·with products coming from the islands. Departures in·July and August·and for groups all the year round·.Also, you can just make an escapade on Patiras island to visit the lightehouse and take a break

Booking advised !

 

Price list : adult 40€ and children 25€ (1-12 years old)

 

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To discover Blaye citadel and île Nouvelle

 Le Burdigala



Quai Yves Parlier
Phone :+33 (0)5.56.49.36.88 or the captain Philippe Canel+33 (0)6.07.19.75.86
Web : www.croisieresburdigala.fr

La Sorellina
SG1_061925-10-09_3Gens d'estuaire

12 rue Charlevoix de Villers

33000 BORDEAUX

Phone: +33 (0)5.56.39.27.66 or+33 (0)6.31.65.29.46

Web: www.gensdestuaire.fr

 
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