Events

SATURDAY 11 MAY

During Cotes de Bourg's open day, enjoy a boat trips with a tasting of Côtes de Bourg wine tutored by a local winegrower with the compagny "Les 2 rives"

The lighthouse on Patiras island has been guided shippings for over 100 years. It has been restored by its present owners, the Conservatoire du Littoral, and offers an amazing view from the middle of the estuary, embracing the right and left banks and recounting the history of the islands. Landing and tours are free 4 days per year - you just pay for the crossing cruise from Blaye.

Sun 14 April, come aboard for a wine-tasting cruise for the “Printemps des Vins de Blaye”. During the cruise, you will be initiated to a selection of wine from the “Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux” designation. With your "Tasting Pass", visit the famous “Citadelle de Blaye” and meet the 80 winemakers especially there to make you taste their different wines.

Embark for an hour and a half for a pleasant navigation on the Dordogne and discover Libourne differently. In the presence of a wine professional and ambient music, taste authentic wines from the vineyard on the right bank accompanied by some snacks: cheeses, bread, and regional cold meats.

Take part in an original summer evening aboard the boat LES DEUX RIVES. Accompanied by a relaxed music, you will sail between the meanders of the Dordogne river to join the banks of the castle of Vayres. Every 15th August a fireworks display is fired at 10:30pm in the castle garden overlooking the river. A wine tasting is offered on board by the "Maison des Vins de Vayres".

On June 10th, the arrival of the Hermione will give you a taste of the Tall Ship's Regatta. Aboard Sicambre, experience its arrival directly and accompany the French ship and its 80 sailors until their arrival in the heart of Bordeaux. A guide will be on board to tell you about the emblematic three masts. A rare and convivial moment on the river where a glass of wine will be offered to you. 

SUNDAY 21 MAY. Within the Week-end des Grands Crus organised by the UGCB,  visit the permanent exhibition of the "Cité du Vin" and extend the experience with a lunch on our boat the Sicambre for a special tasting cruise of the Grands Crus. The cruise departure is at the "Cité du Vin" pontoon.

On November 11th of 2017, Bordeaux River Cruise has the honor of organizing a special cruise 'Americans in the Gironde', commemorating the centenary of the arrival of the Americans (1917) in Bordeaux. We will also celebrate the construction of the port of Bassens, built for the disembarkation of the troops and the armaments. This cruise will be animated by Didier Coquillas.

Welcome on board for an original new year’s eve ! Sicambre’s boat and his crew member propose you a regional special dinner during an amazing cruise atmosphere. Take on board, we will discover a different UNESCO Bordeaux and so by night.

Vous souhaitez passer votre soirée de la St Valentin dans un restaurant original à Bordeaux ? Nous vous proposons notre bateau-restaurant SICAMBRE pour un déjeuner ou une soirée en amoureux dans un cadre chaleureux. Au fil de l'eau notre chef vous prépare un menu spécial Saint Valentin aux couleurs de la gastronomie régionale. Pour le dîner un quatuor de musique accompagne votre croisière.