BORDEAUX BARGE CRUISES INTRODUCTION P 1 THE HO TEL BARGE MIRABELLE - PDF document

BORDEAUX BARGE CRUISES • INTRODUCTION P 1 • THE HO TEL BARGE MIRABELLE P 2 • CLASSIC CRUISE P 3 • ESTUARY CRUISE P 5 • A THEMIC OR CUSTOM CRUISE P 6 • TERMS & RATES 2015 P 6-7 PRESENTATION OFFER 2015 MIRABELLE - Completely renovated Hotel-Barge with modern amenities, Internet, Air conditioning, Lounge area with bar & Dining Room ; - Capacity of 24 passengers available for individuals and private groups with 12 onboard staterooms & private bathrooms; - An intimate atmosphere and an English speaking crew to take care of your every need; - High standard French Regional Cuisine prepared by your onboard master chef; - Onboard selection of remarkable hand-picked wines that make Bordeaux wines world-famous : Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Sauternes and Médoc just to name a few; - Personal and tailored exploration of the Aquitaine region , with daily guided excursions & activities as you cruise the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers.

Meander gently on the waterways... You will be seduced by the spirit that makes Bordeaux the world's wine capital... Combine your interest for wine with the exploration of the region... That's what you get with AQUITAINE CRUISES! Our aim: To convey the richness of our Bordeaux origins and our passion for boats over several generations. Our way : an original concept, exclusive and unique: That is why nowhere else you will find such authenticity! Prestigious wines, foie gras, duck breast... UNESCO Grands Crus Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Forts Vauban… Blend discovered wine, culinary and cultural; A journey through unique natural treasures that fill you. Let us guide you... Hotel Barge and private bus will meander through the original heart of the wine regions of Bordeaux, the source of a heritage forged by centuries of history. Choose your package:  CLASSIC CRUISE Duration 7 days / 6 nights - 6 different wines each day, served or tasted  ESTUARY CRUISE Duration 3 days / 3 nights - 6 different wines each day, served or tasted.  THEMATIC OR CUSTOM CRUISE Culinary, golf or cruise oenological … Professional or priv ate… Workshop; VIP reception; Family party ... For a few days or a week... Look at the world differently! 1

The hotel-barge MIRABELLE: : Another World... The barge is a 38.5m long (Freycinet) completely riveted steel structure which provides a maximum capacity of 24 passengers and a wonderful warm home for river cruises. Unique in the Aquitaine basin, the Mirabelle navigates the heart of Bordeaux and its region both on canals & rivers such as the river Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde. Designed for maximum comfort: The terrace offers peace of mind closer to the lapping over the bow. The professional kitchen is designed to prepare the most delicate dishes. The dining area combines gastronomy and The lounge invites you to relax. panoramas of exceptions. These amenities can be transformed as needed into a bar, tea room or video & internet business center: air conditioning and central heating temper wisely the indoor environment. Cabi Cabins: 12 cabins each configured with 2 single beds, private bathroom and air- conditioned.

CLASSIC CRUISE Bordeaux and its vineyards: A puzzle of 57 designations on 120 000 hectares of vineyards and around 7000 chateaux... The river draws the only border between 5 wine areas ... It provides a unique approach in the heart of the wine regions and delivers a wonderful 7 day cruise and 6 stops. Your program: Castets Castets-en en-Dorthe Dorthe Day 1 – Sunday In the afternoon, your plane lands on the runway at the airport Bordeaux-Merignac or your train enters the station of Bordeaux Saint-Jean. Our guide will meet you, welcome you and accompany you by bus to the boat moored along the Canal des Deux Mers Castets-en-Dorthe. Escale des Graves A welcome cocktail awaits you on board. Your first dinner is a taste of the excellent meals are served throughout the cruise. Sauternes, Graves, Pessac Léognan … Cadil Cad illac lac Day 2 - Monday You are in the Graves, the birthplace of Bordeaux wines. The excursion program begins with visits to the Sauternais region. You discover the sublime sweet whites of Sauternes such as Château d’ Yquem and the architecture of the magnificent wine growing Châteaux, dating from the Middle Ages to the 19 th century. After lunch, you pass the locks of the canal to enter the Garonne and navigate at the foot of city Cadillac. You enjoy this princely Bastide and its Entre-deux-Mers region wines between Garonne and Dordogne. Escale des Bastides Es Esca cale Borde le Bordeaux aux la la majestueus majestueuse Sainte Croix du Mont, Entre Deux Mers, Haut Benauge... Day 3 – Tuesday- You will travel along the Garonne River in the Bordeaux suburbs, until the passage of the Stone Bridge and the pier in the center of Bordeaux facing the region's most prestigious panorama. The Stone Bridge, Place de la Bourse and Quai des Chartrons intermingle in a single view. You are absorbed by the many historical monuments. The daily excursion program continues with a visit to the town of Bordeaux through these architectural gems. You can enjoy free time until evening to soak up their mind or indulge in shopping at the heart of the city. 3

Blaye Blaye Day 4 - Wednesday You will cruise the Garonne River, admire the tip of the Ambe’s nozzle and enter the Gironde estuary to the jetty of Blaye. The Coteaux stop will allow you to visit the remarkable seventeenth century fortress of Vauban. A famous Castle awaits you to taste its famous wine glory of the town. Pauillac Pauil lac Escale des Coteaux Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Bourg Day 5 - Thursday You cross the Gironde estuary to reach another famous area of the Bordeaux region: the Medoc. The boat reached the wharf for the landing of Pauillac Castles. Your bus will take you through the vineyards to visit one of the most famous wine-cellar. We sail on the estuary of the Gironde. By late afternoon Mirabelle arrives to the Dordogne on the dock Bourg. This village is offered Listrac, Margaux, Médoc, Lafite- Rothschild… Escale des Châteaux to you for a ride before dinner. Bourg/Libourn Bourg/ Libourne, e, Day 6 – Friday Today’s cruise takes you on the River Dordogne to Libourne . After an excursion to the picturesque town of Saint-Emilion, where wine is as old as the underground cellars carved in stone, you visit the old town where you explore the caves of monoliths eighteenth century and enjoy a vintage of Grand Cru. Then follow your gala dinner. Escale du Patrimoine Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Montagne, Lussac … Day 7 - Saturday - Time of departure, we support you until the departure of your train or plane. The cruise takes place alternately in opposite directions each week 4