Au départ de Blaye
Lunch at Patiras Island
Elegant finger-food tasting buffet
The 'Refuge de Patiras' offers a finger-food buffet lunch from April to October. Take a break in the natural atmosphere of the island and taste specialities from the Gironde estuary. Amuse-bouche are homemade and with local and seasonal products, accompanied by Bordeaux wines. Make sure to enjoy the view over the estuary islands, commented by the lighthouse keeper.
Visit of the lighthouse on Patiras island
Cruise along the islands and panorama of the estuary
Guided tour through the heart of the estuary and stopover on Patiras island. At the top of the lighthouse, your guide will explain you the view of islands, sailing channels, Médoc vineyards, as well as the history of the people who used to live on the islands. Today, Patiras also invites you to relax in a deckchair and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere...
Open day at Patiras lighthouse
Special free guided tours
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.
