Gironde River Cruises 2023/2024

Gironde Travel Guide

Gironde River Cruises Things To Do

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  Place de la Bourse

  If you've never seen a reflecting pool, then this is where you want to find yourself spending some time. It is a large landmark square that provides the best views and places along the walkway to visit. You can take part in everything to do in the square and even speak with the locals.   

  Best Time To Visit

  The best time to tour the attraction is during the nighttime many say. If you go when it is warm, you can even go in the water.   

   

  You Should Know

  The architecture of the building that was built between 1730 and 1775 is one of the biggest reasons that people choose to visit this area. It is recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a historic site.
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  Bordeaux Cathedral

  Dedicated to St. Andrew, this Roman Catholic Church is a spectacle of history worth seeing from both the inside and outside. You can find that it is one of the three historic churches in the area that are still being used. This one houses the Archbishop of Bordeaux.   

  Best Time To Visit

  Those who choose to visit usually go when the weather is cooler and when it might be raining, as you can walk throughout the hallways inside. This allows you to have something to do when the weather is less than favorable.  

   

  You Should Know

  UNESCO listed this as one of three main churches in Bordeaux as a historic place to visit and to be preserved. Keep a couple of hours open to walk through the church, as it is quite big and you can learn a lot from visiting.
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  Pey Berland Tower

  This tower is a part of the Bordeaux Cathedral that holds a bell tower. It provides the best possible way to learn more about the history of the area and the religion that was used throughout. You can get a guided tour through the bell tower once you are done going through the church itself.   

  Best Time To Visit

  The best time is when you visit the church it is a part of. From there, you can walk to the tower and do a tour without having to come back on another day.   

   

  You Should Know

  The tour guides are pretty good at being able to speak both French and English, but you should brush up on some French before you go on a tour.
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  Grand Theatre de Bordeaux

  This is a grand opera house that everyone who is visiting for the first time should try for themselves. With a number of shows that happen, you can find an opera, concert, or ballet that is being put on by professionals. It was built in 1780, offering a lot of history around every corner.   

  Best Time To Visit

  The best time to attend the theater is when there is a show you want to see being performed. This is generally during the night, so you'll want to make sure to go during that day and time.    

   

  You Should Know

  You should purchase your tickets for this in advance, as you want to make sure you have them before you go and before the show you want to see is sold out. A young Marius Petipa once staged some of his first ballets in this theatre.
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  Medoc

  This is not necessarily an attraction, but an entire region. It is largely known as a wine-growing region. Home to over 1,500 vineyards, this is one of the best places to visit if you want to try some of the newest, freshest wines that come directly from the region's best plants. The terrain is fertile and produces gallons upon gallons for the growers of the region.  

  Best Time To Visit

  Medoc is the most beautiful during the warmer months when the wine is being produced. You can then try it right from the vineyards.   

   

  You Should Know

  There is high rainfall in the area, so you will want to go when this is not an issue. They produce mainly red wine in the area.
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  Musee d’Aquitaine

  This is basically a large history that has a collection of the pieces that brought the past of this area together. They have documents that outline the people and what was done in the area. This provides those who want to learn more about Bordeaux with the information they need, plus pretty cool items from the past.   

  Best Time To Visit

  Those who visit like to go when the weather is comfortable or when it is lightly raining.  This way, you can enjoy the inside of the museum and not have to worry about the outside elements.  

   

  You Should Know

  You will want to put aside a decent amount of time to walk through the museum with all of the sights to see within. Grab tickets in advance or pay for them at the door, but the museum does fill up fast during the tourist season so keep this in mind.
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  Basilica of Saint Michael, Bordeaux

  This World Heritage Site is one that UNESCO rates highly because it is one of the three main churches in the area. As part of history, you can walk through the halls and look at the impressive architecture around each and every corner you take.   

  Best Time To Visit

  The best time is when the tourist season is over. You will be able to walk better throughout the building. If it is chilly or raining, stopping here can be ideal since it is mostly inside.   

   

  You Should Know

  This is a Gothic church with the best architecture, and you can see the very flamboyant design that it gives off, making it ideal for those who love architectural buildings.
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  Place des Quinconces

  The largest city square in Europe, this is a place where many people choose to come because of the massive amounts of things to do. Laid out in 1820, it was a site that has seen a lot and continues to see a lot of traffic coming and going. Check out the street vendors, go into the businesses located around the square, and enjoy your time here.  

  Best Time To Visit

  The square should be visited when it is warm out and it is not raining. You want to be able to walk through the square comfortably. This can only be done when the weather is nice.  

   

  You Should Know

  It can fill up quickly, so keep this in mind during your visit to the square. Try to bring some of the local currency with you because the street vendors are more likely to take it.

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Gironde River Cruises Frequently Asked Questions

• Best Time to Take a Gironde River Cruise

  The best time to take a cruise down the Gironde River is during September and October. These months are ideal because they are the harvest months for the area. They produce the most wine, the weather is comfortable, and there is a lot more to do during these months.

• What is a Gironde River Cruise?

  A Gironde River Cruise is a cruise that takes you through a series of rivers and waterways throughout France. You will be able to see a lot of places along the way. You can take advantage of this vacation trip because you are able to stop in at these places and have one big vacation instead of having to find a place to stay at each location you want to visit.

• What Comes with a Gironde River Cruise?

  The cruises are all-inclusive. They provide the board, food, basic drinks, and activities all on the ship for one price. You are then able to take advantage of the ability to have a great trip without having to choose where to stay, what to eat, or spending extra money. The alcohol, luxury activities such as spa treatments or room service, and extra add ons, or while you are off the ship are not included in the price. Tips and gratuity generally are included in the price.

• How Much Does a Gironde River Cruise Cost?

  The cruise price can change based on the type of room, length of the trip, and the extras that you put onto the trip itself. The prices generally range from $2,499 and can go up to $5,899 depending on which cruise line, the room and anything else that you want to add to the trip. The cost will increase depending on the number of days you want to be out on the sea and visiting the locations on the itinerary.

• What are the Best Gironde River Cruise Lines?

  The best cruise line is the one that provides you with the budget and ability to get more out of your trip. You can choose which you feel covers all of your bases and gives you the best outcome. Those who have taken a Gironde River Cruise recommend AmaWaterways, Viking, or Avalon Waterways.