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Company summary 3 New for 2015 : a restaurant-boat in Bordeaux 4 Wine Cruises 6 Diverse heritage & vineyards 7 At your fingertips catering 8 Isle Idyll (full day) 9 World Heritage Blaye & Bourg (full day) 10 World Heritage Blaye & Bourg (½ day) 11 Médoc (full day) 12 Médoc (½ day) 13 Restaurant Cruises 14 Lunch Cruise 15 Dinner Cruise 16 Our sit-down menu-meals 17 Discovery Cruises 18 Winemaker Apéritif outing 19 Land & Ocean cultural outing 20 The unique world of the Estuary 21 Weekly programme for 2015 22 2
The company BORDEAUX RIVER CRUISE, formerly GENS D ESTUAIRE, offers a unique range of exclusive services in Bordeaux and on the Gironde Estuary: The SICAMBRE restaurant-boat / Up to 280 people Examples: lunch s, dinner s, birthdays, marriages, etc. The SARDANE boat / Up to 55 people (or up to 74 people with the outdoor terrace) Examples: cultural s, isle stopovers, winemaker apéritifs, etc. The SILNET launch / Up to 12 people Examples: outings, isle hopping day s, rapid transfers, etc. The REFUGE DE PATIRAS / Accommodates up to 150 people on the Île de Patiras Examples: visits to the lighthouse, cocktail lunches, seminars, etc. The GENS D ESTUAIRE catering service / Regional catering prepared on-site Since 2008, our riverboat company has specialized in: Bordeaux wine s Stopover visits to the isles of the Gironde Estuary 3 3
The only boat of its kind in Bordeaux to welcome up to 280 passengers, this new boat has joined our fleet in the winter of 2014. Thanks to its modern facilities and professional kitchen, this restaurant-boat based in Bordeaux offers lunch s, dinner s and wine s to the various vineyards lining the river. It is sure to become a popular choice for the hosting of private receptions (marriages, birthdays, etc.) and professional gatherings (seminars, conferences, etc.). VIP room (upper deck): 50 place settings / 70 people for cocktails Main room (lower deck): 150 place settings / 180 people for cocktails Dimensions: Length: 42 m Width: 8 m 4 4
Room (air-conditioned): Floor area: 80 m² Dimensions: 7 m x 12 m Terrace (covered): Floor area: 50 m² Terrace (open-air): Floor area: 100 m² Capacities: Seated meals: 50 persons max Stand-up cocktails: 70 persons max Room (air-conditioned): Floor area: 200 m² Dimensions: 7 m x 28 m including 40-m² lounge-bar Capacities: Seated meals: 150 persons max Stand-up cocktails: 180 persons max 5
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Weekend wine s Since 2008, our company has specialized in Bordeaux vineyard tours via the Garonne River. From May to November 2015, our wine s offer you complete day outings with visits & tastings. During the, savour the region s various terroirs with food-and-wine pairings. During stopovers, discover the secrets of the region s impressive natural, architectural and viticultural heritage in the company of a knowledgeable, multilingual guide. Choose between 2 packages: Full day: outward journey by boat return by coach* ½ day: outward journey by coach return by boat * Lunch included In 2011 & 2013, these innovative s were awarded the Best of Wine Tourism label by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce Our s are organized in collaboration with our quality partners: 7 7
Inspired by the fooding movement, the Gens d estuaire catering service offers fluid and fun gastronomic tastings. This convivial at your fingertips form of catering allows guests to enjoy a relaxed, culinary stroll, with a fingerfood in one hand and a glass in the other. All foods are prepared on-site, using fresh, local ingredients, for greater flavour and authenticity. A few examples: Carpaccio of Estuary mullets, thinly sliced duck breast with walnuts, Macau artichokes, chicory petals with 3 cheeses 8 8
Every Saturday, from 2 May to 31 October 2015 * Times Activities & services 09:45 AM Meet at the Ponton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco-Citizen Centre. 10:00 AM Board the launch. Welcome coffee. River in the company of a multilingual (French/English) guide. FULL-DAY package 11:00 AM Stopover on Margaux Island, a 15-hectare wine estate in the middle of the river. Tour of the organic vineyard. Tasting at the winery. Each participant gets a bottle of the prestigious wine. 12 Noon Estuary, passing between the isles and châteaux of the Médoc. 12:45 PM Stopover on Patiras Island, with lunch at the Refuge de Patiras. Seasonal cocktail lunch. Welcome drink and coffee included. Wines available for purchase on-site. Guided tour of the lighthouse: panoramic view of the Estuary archipelago. Relax out on the terrace. 04:00 PM Estuary, with unique views of the Vauban fortifications, including the Blaye Citadel. Rates: 145 (w/ tax) for adults 65 (w/ tax) for children Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton d honneur Min. 8 / Max. 12 pax 05:30 PM Arrival in the heart of Bordeaux. (Possible return at 6 PM, depending on the tide). * Except weekend of 30 May and 11 July 2015 9 9
Every Saturday, from 2 May to 31 October 2015 Times 09:45 AM Activities & services Boarding in the centre of Bordeaux: the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco- Citizen Centre. Board on boat. 10:00 AM River in the company of a multilingual guide. 11:00 AM Tasting of 4 wines: Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux & Côtes de Bourg. On-board cocktail lunch with food-and-wine pairings (wines and coffee included). 01:00 PM Guided tour of the medieval village Bourg-sur-Gironde. 02:15 PM Cruise on the Dordogne River, along the Cliff Road. 03:30 PM Stopover in Blaye: guided tour of the citadel (World Heritage site). 04:45 PM Guided coach tour of the right- bank vineyards. 05:00 PM Visit to a wine estate: guided tour and tasting in the winery. FULL-DAY package Rates: 98 (w/ tax) for adults 40(w/ tax) for children Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton d honneur Min. 20 / Max. 50 pax 06:15 PM Return by coach, passing over Bordeaux s lift bridge. 07:00 PM Arrival in the centre of Bordeaux ( * Except weekend of 30 May and 11 July 2015 10 10
Every Saturday, from 2 May to 31 October 2015 Times Activities & services 01:15 PM Meet in the centre of Bordeaux. 01:30 PM Guided coach tour of the right-bank vineyards. 02:15 PM Stopover in famous Côtes de Bourg vinyards appellation. Visit to a wine estate: guided tour and tasting in the winery. 03:15 PM Guided coach tour via the Cliff Road. 03:30 PM Stopover in Blaye. Guided tour of the citadel, listed as a World Heritage site. ½ DAY package Rates: 42 (w/ tax) for adults 20 (w/ tax) for children Departure: BORDEAUX 04:30 PM Board the boat at the Bourg port. River in the company of a multilingual guide. Introduction to wine tasting with various Bordeaux vinyards appellations. Min. 20 / Max. 60 pax 07:00 PM Arrival in boat in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco-Citizen Centre. * Except weekend of 30 May and 11 July 2015 11 11
Every Sunday, from 3 May to 1st November 2015 Times 09:45 AM Activities & services Meet in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco- Citizen Centre. Board the boat. 10:00 AM River in the company of a multilingual guide. 11:00 AM 01:30 PM Tasting of Médoc, Haut-Médoc & Bordeaux Supérieur wines. On-board cocktail lunch, with food-and-wine pairings (wines & coffee included) Stopover on the Île de Patiras. Reception, relaxation and refreshments at the Refuge de Patiras. Guided tour of the lighthouse: panoramic view of the archipelago and the Médoc châteaux. 03:00 PM Estuary along the Grands Crus Classés bordering the river. 04:15 PM Stop at the Lamarque port: coach transfer via the Châteaux Road. FULL-DAY package Rates: 105 (w/ tax) for adults 45 (w/ tax) for children Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton d honneur Min. 20 / Max. 50 pax 05:00 PM Visit to a wine estate: guided tour & tasting at the winery. 06:15 PM Guided coach tour of the Médoc vineyards. 07:00 PM Arrival in the centre of Bordeaux. * Except weekend of 31 May 2015 12 12
Every Sunday, from 3 May to 1 November 2015 Times Activities & services ½ DAY package 01:15 PM Meet in the centre of Bordeaux. 01:30 PM Departure by coach: guided tour via the Châteaux Road. 02:15 PM Visit to a wine estate: guided tour and tasting in the winery. 03:30 PM 04:15 PM 07:00 PM Coach transfer via the Médoc Wine Road to Lamarque port in front of UNESCO Verrou Vauban Cruise in the company of a multilingual guide. Introduction to wine tasting of the Estuary s left-bank wines. Appellations: Médoc, Haut-Médoc & Bordeaux Supérieur. Arrive in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco- Citizen Centre. Board on boat. Rates: 45 (w/ tax) for adults 25 (w/ tax) for children Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton d honneur Min. 20 / Max. 60 pax * Except weekend of 31 May 2015 13 13
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From Thursday to Friday From 3 of April to 30 October 2015 Friday & Saturday from 6 of November 2015 to 13 of February 2016 Times 12 noon 12:30 PM Activities & services Meet in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco-Citizen Centre. Board on boat. Set off on a river. Parallel Bordeaux s World Heritage quays: the Place de la Bourse square & the Pont de Pierre bridge. Pass first under the lift bridge, then the Pont d Aquitaine bridge. Starter, main dish, dessert (sit-down menu-meal). Turn around at the Château Grattequina, after the Bassens port. 02:30 PM Returning to pier in Bordeaux 03:00 PM End of our services. Basic & menu-meal: 50 (w/ tax) for adults 35 (w/ tax) for children Wines not included Luxury & menu-meal: 70 (w/ tax) for adults 35 (w/ tax) for children Wines not included Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton Honneur Min. 20 / Max. 140 pax. 15 15
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 1 April 2015 to 13 February 2016 Times 08:00 PM 08:30 PM 08:45 PM Activities & services Meet in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco-Citizen Centre. Departure. Home-made welcoming drink S ailing past the floodlit monuments on the waterfront and Bordeaux s World Heritage quays: the Place de la Bourse square and the Napoleon s Pont de Pierre bridge. Pass first under the lift bridge, then under the Pont d Aquitaine bridge. Home made mixed starter, seasonal main dish and dessert (sit-down menu-meal). Fresh, local food. U-turn at the Château Grattequina, after the Bassens portuary zone. Basic & menu-meal: 55 (w/ tax) for adults 35 (w/ tax) for children Wines not included Luxury & menu-meal: 75 (w/ tax) for adults 35 (w/ tax) for children Wines not included 10:30 PM Returning to pier in Bordeaux 11:00 PM End of the evening. Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton Honneur Special Cruises and menus for Valentine s day (14 February) and New Year (31 December) Min. 20 / Max. 140 pax. 16 16
Basic menu: Welcome cocktail Homemade terrine or Estuary mullet tartare & dill vinaigrette Cod brandade or Cockerel with lemon & seasonal vegetables 3-cheese platter: Comté, Brie & well-aged Mimolette Molten chocolate cake or Fruit panna cotta Luxury menu: Champagne soup & appetizers 9 Marennes oysters & crépinette flat sausage or Homemade foie gras terrine with red-wine jelly or Bordeaux-style lamprey & garlic toast Cod steak on a bed of cod brandade & red-pepper coulis or Loin of Médoc lamb in a parsley-and-garlic crust & glazed baby vegetables or Orange-glazed duck breast & glazed baby vegetables or Carnaroli risotto with candied lemon & herb-roasted quail 3-cheese platter: Comté, well-aged Mimolette & Ossau Iraty from the Pyrénées or Cabécou from the Périgord Chocolate mousse & crispy arlette biscuit nougatine or Red wine poached pear and pink champagne granita or Homemade wild strawberry macaron & reb berry coulis Sample menu-meals. Dishes vary according to the season and the availability of local ingredients. From 30-person groups, a single menu-meal must be chosen 15 days at the latest before the. 17 17
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Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 1st May 1 st November 2015 * Every Friday & Saturday from 6 November 2015 to 13 February 2016 ** Times 05:45 PM 06:00 PM Activities & services Board the boat in Bordeaux, at the Panton d honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the Eco- Citizen Centre Departure for 1:30 navigation. Sailing along the 18th facades of Harbour Moon, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bridge crossing raising Jacques Chaban Delmas and the Aquitaine Bridge. After the village of Lormont, turn to port zones Bassens. Winelmaker Aperitif 21 (w/tax) for adults 12 (w/tax) for children Wine tasting hosted by a winemaker (2 different wines) available in audio-guide (Fr, En) Accompanied with bread and cheese. Comments (history, heritage, environment...) Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton d honneur 7:30 PM Return to the quay. * Extra departures at 11:00 AM, on Saturday & Sunday of July and August ** Winter schedule from 6 November : 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM * Except weekend of 30 and 31 May 2015 19 19
Every Sunday, from 3 May to 28 June & from 6 September to 25 October 2015 Times Activities & services FULL-DAY package 10:15 AM Meet in Bordeaux, at Ponton d honneur (Quai Richelieu, left bank). 10:30 AM 01:30 PM Board the SARDANE passenger boat. Coffee reception. Cruise in the company of a scientist-guide from the TERRE & OCEAN ( LAND & SEA ) association. Multidisciplinary approach: heritage, history, geology, environment, etc. Unique stopovers: isles, villages, a sandbank, a fortress, etc. Walking excursion (varies, depending on the particular stopover). Rates: From 38 for adults (surcharges for stopovers) Departure: BORDEAUX Ponton d honneur Min. 20 / Max. 45 pax. Convivial picnic. 04:00 PM Re-board the boat. Return varies according the date. PLEASE NOTE: sample programme; activities & services may vary depending on the stopovers and the tide. 20 20
Every Sunday, discover a unique destination Programme varies according to the tide. May & June Date Stopover & destination Lunch Depart. Arrival Adult rate Child rate Sunday 3 May Patiras Island Stopover and visit to the lighthouse Island picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 48 25 Including 10 for stopover and refreshment Sunday 10 May Cadillac Visit to the château of the Dukes of Épernon Sunday 17 May Blaye Tour of the Vauban citadel Sunday 24 May Arcins Island * Visit a wild island, perfect for nature lovers Picnic (not provided) Picnic in Blaye (not provided) Island picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 38 20 10:30 AM 04:30 PM 41 20 Including 3 for wine tasting 10:30 AM 04:00 PM 38 20 Sunday 7 June Arcins Island * Visit a wild island, perfect for nature lovers Island picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 04:30 PM 38 20 Sunday 14 June Patiras Island (lunch) Stopover and visit to the lighthouse Lunch provided 10:00 AM 06:00 PM 68 35 Including 30 for stopover & lunch Sunday 21 June Château Portets Visit an historical wine-making Château Picnic in Portets (not provided) 10:30 AM 04:00 PM 43 20 Including 5 for wine tasting Sunday 28 June Margaux Island An island vineyard On-board picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 50 20 Including 12 for a bottle of wine 21 21
Each Sunday, discover a unique destination Programme varies according to the tide. Period: September - October Date Stopover & destination Depart. Arrival Adult rate Sunday 6 sept Sunday 13 Sept Tramasset Tour of a typical shipyard Patiras Island Stopover and visit to the lighthouse On-board picnic (not provided) On-board picnic (not provided) Child rate 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 40 20 including 2 for stopover 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 48 25 Including 10 for stopover and refreshment Sunday 20 Sept Arcin Island * Visit a wild island, perfect for nature lovers Island picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 38 20 Sunday 27 Sept. Margaux Island An island vineyard On-board picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 50 20 Including 12 for a bottle of wine Sunday 4 oct Cadillac Visit to the château of the Dukes of Épernon Picnic (not provided) 10:30 AM 05:30 PM 38 20 Sunday 11 Oct Fort Médoc & Patiras Island 5-km walk to discover the local heritage and marshland & Stopover and visit to the lighthouse Picnic (not provided) 10:00 AM 06:00 PM 50 25 Including 12 for stopover and refreshment Sunday 18 Oct Sunday 25 Oct Maison du fleuve A 5-star lunch on a restaurant on stilts Lunch provided 10:30 AM 04:30 PM 68 35 Patiras Island with lunch Stopover and visit to the lighthouse Lunch provided 10:00 AM 06:00 PM 68 35 Including 30 for lunch and lamprey tasting Including 30 for stopover & lunch 22 22
Between Bordeaux and Cordouan: Europe s largest and wildest estuary Famous vineyards, authentic dip nets, traditional fishing techniques, World Heritage sites, medieval villages 23 23
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Lifting bridge JC DELMAS Kiosk 2 quai des Chartrons Tram B CAPC musée d Art Contemporain Quinconces Place Tourist Office Ponton d honneur Boarding Boat SICAMBRE boat SARDANE Boat SILNET 2 quai Richelieu Tram A - C Porte de Bourgogne Pont de Pierre
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