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Check-in Time / Location 4:00 PM in Toulouse or Montauban
Travel from Montauban to Agen on the Canal de Garonne
*Your cruise could operate in the opposite direction. Please consult with us before making any arrival or departure plans.
A member of Elegance’s crew will meet your party in late afternoon at the designated pickup point. Relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored in Montauban. After a Champagne toast on the sun deck, stretch out on a lounger and watch the canal slip by — a perfect introduction to Gascony’s unhurried pace. Or settle into your Art Deco-themed accommodation! Tonight, savor your first gourmet dinner, paired with wines from the region’s celebrated vineyards.
Cruise on one of the most idyllic canals in France! Enjoy perfect bicycling conditions on the uncrowded towpath and, from the deck, scenery that unfolds like a watercolor painting. This afternoon, your Tour Guide introduces Bruniquel, population just 639, a Medieval village of cobbled streets and flower be-decked houses – and with an air of “lost in time.” Return to the barge for drinks infused with local Armagnac, followed by another epicurean dinner.
Begin the day by bicycling along pristine towpaths, the air scented with wildflowers. Your Tour Guide then chauffeurs you to a local farmers’ market, where stalls overflow with fragrant herbs, artisan breads and pastries, just-picked fruit, and duck in every delicious form. Chef joins the shopping, selecting the day’s freshest finds that will be served at dinner tonight. Relive this delightful and delicious day at cocktails, followed by dinner.
Elegance cruises into the heart of Moissac, home to the Abbaye Saint-Pierre, whose Romanesque cloister is a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. With your Tour Guide, marvel at centuries-old stonework before exploring the town’s sunlit squares and riverside cafés. Back aboard, relax on deck with an Armagnac spritz before a wine-paired dinner inspired by the region’s culinary heritage.
Indulge in a private winetasting at a prestigious local domaine, savoring the Gascon terroir in each glass. Wine has been produced in Gascony since Roman times. Follow with a visit to a working cheese producer, where you’ll learn the art and tradition behind the region’s local farmhouse cheeses — with ample tasting, of course. Your afternoon cruise invites more deckside lounging as the gentle motion of the barge carries you toward your next mooring.
This morning’s excursion brings you to Latour-Marillac Lily Gardens, where thousands of blooms float in mirrored ponds. These gardens once supplied Monet with the lilies that inspired his most famous paintings. Return to Elegance and spend your last afternoon relaxing on deck or exploring by bicycle. The Captain’s Farewell Feast ends your cruise in style. Reminisce about the scenery, towns, and cuisine you have enjoyed in this authentic and historic region.
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
“The Elegance’s entire crew was 100% A-Plus! Chef Veronique served creative cuisine which was — mostly — light and healthy. We especially appreciated the different tablescape for each meal that was original, beautiful, and always a surprise. The cabins were larger than expected and the beds comfortable. To sum up our experience on the Elegance: fantastic, memorable, and greatly enjoyable!” – Carol C, Elegance
Are you ready to discover the cultural treasures
of the Gascony?
