Rosa

In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Rosa at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored at Boe. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first gourmet dinner onboard.

A morning cruise begins the day as the Rosa crosses the Plan Canal d’Agen, one of France's longest aqueducts. This afternoon, your Tour Guide escorts you on a visit to the medieval town of Nerac and its imposing chateau. Here you will tread in the footsteps of King of France Henry IV and Queen Margot! Built in the 15th century, much of the castle was destroyed during the French Revolution and today only the north wing remains. Finally, stop at the Lapeyrade Estate for a tasting of their small batch Armagnac. Chef serves tonight's dinner onboard.

An early morning visit to the colorful market of Aiguillon begins the day, followed by a leisurely cruise. Depart the Rosa in the afternoon and visit the 13th century bastide village of Vianne to see a skilled glassblower at work, then stop by a small museum dedicated to the history of cork-making. In the evening, your Tour Guide accompanies you to Barbaste to see its fortified mill, protected by four square towers, and the nearby 12th century bridge with its 12 curved arches. Dinner is ashore at ‘Le Moulin des Saveurs’, a locally-owned bistro.

A relaxing cruise in the morning through stunning countryside ensures the perfect opportunity to stroll or cycle the manicured towpath. This afternoon, a visit to a cheese workshop reveals the different stages of how artisanal French cheese is made. Best of all, a cheese tasting follows! Enjoy a sampling of authentic goats’ cheeses, including some flavored with ash and chilli. En route back to the Rosa, tour the lovely Romanesque Church that once contained an original artwork by Rembrandt. Cocktails precede a gourmet dinner onboard.

Enjoy cup of freshly brewed coffee while admiring the view over the valley of the Garonne during this morning's beautiful cruise. In the afternoon, your Tour Guide accompanies you to the 14th century Château de Duras, an architectural wonder, which has been both a fortress and a stately home over its 900-year history. Let history come alive while exploring its 35 rooms and onsite museum. Return to the Rosa and socialize in the salon with appetizers and aperitifs before Chef presents tonight's dinner.

Laze on deck this morning to watch the scenery slip by during Rosa's final cruise. In the afternoon, explore the the medieval town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site and center of the most famous of the Bordeaux appellations. Stroll along the charming avenues, wander through the wine boutiques, and browse the many specialty shops. A winetasting at the Château Beau-Sejour-Becot, producer of Premier and Grand Crus wines, completes the journey of cultural immersion. Tonight, Chef serves the Captain’s Farewell Dinner onboard.

After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.