From Bordeaux to Bordeaux · Europe (River) · 10 nights
From Bordeaux to Bordeaux
Scenic’s pair of 149-guest ships – Sapphire and Diamond – were given a full makeover in 2017, bringing a new level of luxury to the rivers of France.
Scenic Sapphire and Scenic Diamond offer stylish, spacious
accommodation and a luxurious all-inclusive experience. The
innovative onboard cooking school, Scenic Cullinaire, is a
wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the flavours of
southern France.
Bordeaux sits at the centre of the world's most famous wine region, and is home to a beguiling blend of beautiful buildings, sophisticated gastronomy and high culture. What's more, the city has been transformed over the last few years: the grandiose 18th century facades have been scrubbed clean, a shiny new public transport system has been installed, and a wonderful new promenade has been created alongside the river Garonne. We think Bordeaux is a marvellous place to spend some time, whether it's a day sampling wines, an evening at the opera or a night on the tiles.
The picturesque town of Libourne, situated at the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers, is an important centre for the wine industry which dominates this region. Popular excursions from Libourne include the delightful medieval town of Saint-Emilion, another name that will be familiar to wine connoisseurs.
Pauillac is one of the most important wine producing areas in France, home to prestigious labels including Château Lafite Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. The town itself is one of the prettiest in the Médoc, and it’s well worth hiring a bike to explore the idyllic surrounding countryside.
Charming Cadillac in the Gironde region is best known for the famous varietals found in the surrounding Bordeaux wine country, though it's well worth a visit to the striking 17th-century Château ducal de Cadillac, once a women's prison and now a museum, and strolling among the medieval gates and fortified streets of the old town, alongside, of course, tastings at local châteaux and vineyards.
Bordeaux sits at the centre of the world's most famous wine region, and is home to a beguiling blend of beautiful buildings, sophisticated gastronomy and high culture. It's a marvellous place to spend some time, whether it's a day sampling wines, an evening at the opera or a night on the tiles.
The remarkable 17th century citadel of Blaye is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, designed by the famous military engineer Vauban to guard the Gironde river and the city of Bordeaux. The town is also known for its excellent wines, and there are several châteaux nearby.
Bordeaux sits at the centre of the world's most famous wine region, and is home to a beguiling blend of beautiful buildings, sophisticated gastronomy and high culture. It's a marvellous place to spend some time, whether it's a day sampling wines, an evening at the opera or a night on the tiles.
