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Check-in Time / Location 4:00 PM in Toulouse or Montauban
Travel from Montauban to Valence d'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.
In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Elegance at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored in Montauban. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first gourmet dinner onboard.
This morning, enjoy a privately guided tour of one of Occitanie’s rosy-hued gems, Montauban or Toulouse, where terracotta façades glow, leafy boulevards beckon, and café-lined squares set the scene for easy strolling. Return to the barge for an afternoon cruise as Elegance glides onto the tranquil Canal de Montech. Stroll or cycle along the towpath framed bt storybook villages shaded by the Forest of Agre. Cocktail hour precedes tonight's dinner party onboard.
After breakfast, your Tour Guide presents the extraordinary hilltop village of Bruniquel. With its medieval stone houses, cobbled streets, and two castles overlooking the Aveyron Gorge, Bruniquel is a place of charm, history, and sweeping views. Return to the barge for a lazy afternoon cruise, gliding through the tranquil countryside and fertile farmlands. Visit your Captain in his wheelhouse, ask a Hostess for a napkin folding lesson, or laze in the hot tub with a glass of wine. Tonight, drinks and dinner are served onboard.
Croissants and coffee begin the day. Later this morning, indulge in a hosted winetasting at a prestigious local domaine, where each carefully poured glass expresses the distinctive Gascon terroir. Continue with a visit to a working dairy, discovering the craft and tradition behind the region’s farmhouse cheeses, followed, naturally, by generous tastings. Your Tour Guide returns you to the Elegance for an afternoon cruise. Savor sunset cocktails and canapes on deck or in the salon before enjoying this evening's dinner party onboard.
Begin the day at Castelsarrasin's morning market. Mingle with locals as you browse the seasonal produce and regional specialities. Begin to cruise in the early afternoon, enjoying lunch while gliding across the 1,000-foot aqueduct over the Tarn River, then descend through locks into the heart of Moissac. Upon mooring, disembark to explore the town’s centuries-old stonework and the magnificent Abbaye Saint-Pierre, famed for its Romanesque cloister. Return to the Elegance to freshen up before dinner ashore at a charming bistro.
Laze and lounge on deck during this morning's final cruise. This afternoon, choose between two exceptional excursions: visit the enchanting Latour-Marliac Water Lily Gardens, where thousands of blooms drift across mirror-like ponds; or, browse the pedestrian avenues of the lively town of Agen, followed by a private visit at Château Lamothe-Bardigues graciously hosted by the Countess herself. Tonight, the Farewell Feast onboard ends your cruise in style.
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
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of the Gascony?
