运河和河流巡航路线乘坐驳船圣路易斯酒店
Private boat hotel the Saint Louis follows two different week-long itineraries, cruising along the peaceful Canal de Garonne that flows between the cities of Toulouse and Bordeaux in South-West France. 每个景点都有自己的路线, its own memorable highpoints.
邮轮航线 1 – 蒙托邦到阿根 – - – 邮轮航线 2 – 恩Dorthe阿根到Castets
Generally the rhythm of cruising consists of a half day of gliding the canal: enjoying the countryside drift by with a cool drink in your hand, 步行道帕特, or biking into that picturesque town across the sunflower fields. The second half of the day is usually spent in a guided exploration of all that the region offers in historical sights, 品酒, 手工艺工匠, 和文化. All of your meals will be prepared from fresh local ingredients and served on board by our resident chef. An occasional meal might be enjoyed at a nearby restaurant serving the finest regional cuisine. Our fully stocked bar, 与该地区的优质葡萄酒, 咖啡, 茶, and soft drinks is always available. 每日游览, 自行车, indoor games and a small library are all included.
邮轮航线 1 – 蒙托邦到阿根 (反之亦然)
请注意： – 这些日常措施只是象征性. 在与我们的理念，保持 “自定义巡航“, 我们将始终适应邮轮的利益和愿望的客人在船上. 有关上述各个地方信息, 点击这里.
星期六 – 图卢兹 – Lacourt圣. 皮埃尔 – Montech
我们满足各地 3 下午, 经常在图卢兹, and we travel by car to the Saint Louis. We pass through Granade and Grisolles on the way, and admire the central market square in both villages. 在圣路易斯的到来’ 母港, you are greeted with a champagne reception on board. 拆封后, the options include a visit to the local Artisan Distillerie (making renowned aqua vita and liqueurs from local fruits), or a stroll around the charming town of Montech, 或者一个游戏滚球 (球) 旁边的船.
星期日 – 蒙托邦 – Castelsarrasin
早餐后, we take the car for an excursion around Montauban, “city of art and culture”. We see statues by local artist Bourdelle, we explore cobbled streets leading to the gorgeous central square and we admire the 13th century Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) 以其精湛的驻军建设. 我们回到船上, and have lunch under way as we head to Montech, passing through one lock before joining the main Canal de Garonne. 有Montech, we will see the extraordinary Montech Water Slope, an engineering marvel that is unique in the world. After cruising for the afternoon through gentle and productive rural countryside we moor in the beautiful port of Castelsarrasin.
星期一 – 穆瓦萨克
我们低着头运河早餐后关闭, and after descending four locks we cross over the River Tarn by means of an amazing brick-built aqueduct, 30 米，在河. A few more locks and we arrive in the port of Moissac. 午餐后, we are taken to one of the highlights of the trip – Moissac Abbey with its Cloisters that are said to be the finest in the world, and the 13th century church which contains a 10th century organ. There are numerous art shops, including a glass blower, in this gem of a mediaeval town.
As an option, Saint Louis can leave the canal at Moissac, for a short cruise on the River Tarn and the River Garonne.
星期二 – Pommevic – Auvillar
我们在甲板上的早餐, while passing through the swing-bridge of Moissac emerging into lovely countryside, 与起伏的山峦的权利和加伦河的左边. In time for lunch we moor at the peaceful port of Pommevic – we usually expect to be the only boat in the port. During the morning we could pass numerous pilgrims making their way on Christendom’s third most important pilgrimage route, to the Spanish burial site of Saint James at Santiago di Compostella, 这仍然是 1200 在这一点公里. In the afternoon, 我们走在汽车附近Auvillar, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. This village has a history in which the manufacture and export of china and quills (写) were of major importance – as so often we see the influence that the River Garonne had as a trade artery in the world of commerce of yesteryear.
星期三 – Lamagistere – Donzac – 沙丘
我们在早上化险为夷, having breakfast on the deck under the plane trees. 我们经过价, and moor for lunch at Lamagistere, 四周没有什么意见，但和平. In the afternoon, we go by car to nearby Donzac, where there is an amazing museum dedicated to the ancient trades of this corner of France – this is a world class display, put together with professionalism and humour. Later, 我们参观古城堡庄园的沙丘村, with lovely half-timbered houses and wall-plaques that detail some astounding events in the history of this little village.
星期四 – 克莱蒙Soubiran – 阿根
在上午, we go in the car to nearby Clermont-Soubiran, where we have views over the whole Valley of the Garonne, and where a walk around the outside of the chateau never fails to impress. We then return to the boat and cruise down towards the provincial city of Agen. We moor at Boë on the outskirts of Agen. The possible excursions from Boë include a visit to the Musée des Beaux Arts in Agen, where there is a fine Egyptian and Levant collection as well as number of Goyas, or perhaps a visit to the first water-lily nursery in Europe, where Monet gained his inspiration.
星期五 – 图卢兹
After a leisurely breakfast on the Saint Louis, 你又坐车回到你的连接在图卢兹 (or elsewhere), 经过深刻的乡村田园水果果园, 向日葵和葡萄园.
包括其他可能的访问:
- A visit to Chateau Saint Louis, where the owner will regale us with details of how he makes his award-winning wines.
- A visit to the astonishing viewpoint of Boudou, from where the whole Garonne valley opens up.
- A visit to the remarkable church at Lachappelle, which has its origins with the Knights Templar.
- A visit to the birthplace of Lamothe Cadillac, where a small museum tells the remarkable story of how this Frenchman had a make of automobile named after him..
邮轮航线 2 – 阿根到Castets (反之亦然)
请注意： – 这些日常措施只是象征性. 在与我们的理念，保持 “自定义巡航“, 我们将始终适应邮轮的利益和愿望的客人在船上. 有关上述各个地方信息, 点击这里.
星期六 – 图卢兹 – 阿根 – Boë
The Captain of the Saint Louis meets us in Toulouse at 3.00 p.m. at our pre-arranged meeting place, and we are driven to Boë which is just on the outskirts of Agen. We opt to take the scenic route for the drive, which takes us through gorgeous countryside and the towns of Castelsarrasin and Moissac. On arrival at the boat we settle in to our comfortable cabins, then after a short safety briefing there is a champagne reception followed by the first of many sumptuous dinners.
星期日 – Boë – Serignac
早餐后, we cruise through the centre of the pretty city of Agen. On leaving the city, we pass over the most remarkable aqueduct which takes us over the River Garonne – this is France’s longest masonry aqueduct. We then descend a chain of four locks to arrive at a beautiful overgrown stretch of the canal which is nicknamed the “Amazon”. At the end of our day’s cruise we moor in the pretty port of Serignac-sur-Garonne. In the afternoon we are taken on an excursion to three fabulous mediaeval villages called Sainte Colombe, 打破, and Clermont Dessous – the last village having a superb view across the Garonne valley. We arrive back at the port in time to have a stroll through the village of Serignac before aperitifs and dinner.
星期一 – Serignac – Buzet – Nerac
In the morning we cruise through beautiful unspoiled countryside before arriving at the delightful port of Buzet-sur-Baïse. After lunch, we are taken on an excursion to the beautiful town of Nérac on the River Baïse, where we visit the Château of King Henry IV and the old mediaeval quarter of the town with its Roman bridge. Later, we are taken on a fabulous visit to an Armagnac producer, based in an old Benedictine monastery; here we see the old chapel, where the Armagnac is aged, and we learn of the rich history of this property and the family that looks after it.
星期二 – Buzet – 马斯德Agenais
早餐后, we are taken on a visit to a barrel-makers, where the owners of the works have set up a viewing platform over the shop floor, and we are treated to an almost ballet-like performance of highly organised craftsmen using very high technology and traditional skills. This private visit is memorable, not least because of the charm and dedication to his craft of the owner who takes us round. On our way back to the boat we call in on the famous Buzet wine producing cooperative. We have lunch on the sun-deck as we cruise down the canal, through the port of Damazan and under shady avenues of plane trees, to arrive at our port of Le Mas d’Agenais. At Le Mas we moor close to the Roman walls of the town, and we take a walk up into the town itself, where among other things we see the timber market building which was constructed in 1616, and we visit the church which is full of historic treasures, including an original Rembrandt masterpiece.
星期三 – 马斯德Agenais – 梅扬
In the morning we cruise down the canal under the shade of plane trees and between fields of sunflowers. We have had lunch on deck by the time we arrive at the pretty little port of Meilhan. 在下午我们去一个叫做氏族介绍德龙省 (人民的加龙河) which in a remarkable way tells the story of the life of the people living on the side of the River Garonne.
星期四 – 梅扬 – Castets恩，Dorthe – Roquetaillade
In the morning we head down the canal, cruising once again through superb countryside and under a canopy of plane trees. We arrive and moor at our cruise destination, Castets-en-Dorthe. It is here that the canal finishes, and there are massive locks taking boats down onto the River Garonne. In the afternoon we are taken on an excursion to Château Roquetaillade, which is full of surprises. This château has remained in the same family for 700 年, and it was extensively refurbished by Villeton le Duc, of Palais du Versailles fame. On our way back to the boat, we pass by Langon, where we see a phenomenon of an entirely different era - this is the Airbus holding yard where massive parts of the new A380 aircraft are assembled at the end of their sea journey, before embarking on their land journey to Toulouse for final assembly.
星期五 – 图卢兹/波尔多
Friday After a leisurely breakfast, our bags are loaded in the vehicle, fond goodbyes are made to the crew, and we are taken back to Toulouse for our onward journey.
Some other visits available as options:-
- The mediaeval bastide town of Vianne, with its protective fortified wall.
- The Roman bridge and the fortified mill at Barbaste
- The superb Château at Cazeneuve
- The wine centre of Duras, together with Château Duras
- The Musée des Beaux Arts at Agen, home to a number of Goyas.
- The cork museum at Mézin
- The Lot Valley, with pretty towns such as Clairac
