Bordeaux Region River Ccruise | Odysseys River Cruises

River Cruise Ship sailing in the Bordeaux region of France.

A relaxed journey through southwest France along the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Estuary

Bordeaux River Cruises: Vineyards, Châteaux & French Wine Country

Illustrative map of the rivers sailed on a Bordeaux region River Cruise

Typical length: 7 nights
Common route: Round trip from Bordeaux
Air gateway: Bordeaux (BOD)
Best known for: Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Grand Cru Classé estates and historic Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a strong fit if you want:

Famous wine regions and vineyard scenery
Châteaux, medieval towns and French history
A slower-paced, round-trip river cruise
Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion and the Médoc
Food and wine as a major part of the experience

The Bordeaux Waterways

A river cruise ship at port in Libourne, France, as part of a Bordeaux region river cruise itinerary.

Bordeaux river cruises explore the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Estuary, linking Bordeaux with some of France’s most celebrated wine regions. Expect vineyard visits, historic towns, châteaux and a strong focus on regional food and wine.

Place-de-la-Bourse in the Bordeaux region of France.

Bordeaux, France

Historic Bordeaux combines grand 18th-century architecture, lively neighborhoods and one of France’s great food-and-wine scenes.

St. Émilion UNESCO-listed medieval village in France as part of a Bordeaux region river cruise excursion

Saint-Émilion & Libourne, France

Medieval Saint-Émilion and nearby Libourne put you in the heart of Right Bank wine country, with access to Pomerol and surrounding vineyards.

Château Pichon in Longueville France as part of a Bordeaux region River Cruise itinerary.

Médoc & Pauillac, France

Home to some of Bordeaux’s most famous Left Bank estates, including legendary Cabernet Sauvignon producers and Grand Cru Classé châteaux.

17th Century Citadel of Blaye as part of a Bordeaux region River Cruise excursion

Blaye & The Citadel, France

Blaye’s massive 17th-century citadel overlooks the Gironde and offers one of the region’s strongest combinations of history and scenery.

Barrels of wine in the famed Sauternes wine region as part of Bordeaux region River Cruise excursion.

Cadillac & Sauternes, France

A gateway to Sauternes and its celebrated sweet wines, along with smaller towns, local markets and classic southwest France countryside.

Extending Your Bordeau Cruise

Because Bordeaux is a round-trip cruise hub, adding a few days before or after the cruise is easy. You can spend more time exploring southwest France or continue to Paris for a broader French itinerary.

Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux France, starting point for a Bordeaux region river cruise.

Bordeaux City & Wine Country Stay

Add a few days in Bordeaux for more time in the city, nearby vineyards and wine regions such as Saint-Émilion, Médoc or Sauternes.

Paris, France

Continue by high-speed train to Paris for a few days of museums, neighborhoods, dining and sightseeing before or after the cruise.

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