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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” cruise (full day) 9

“World Heritage Blaye & Bourg” cruise (full day) 10

“World Heritage Blaye & Bourg” cruise (½ day) 11

“Médoc” cruise (full day) 12

“Médoc” cruise (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

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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 cruises, dinner cruises, birthdays, marriages, etc.

The “SARDANE” boat / Up to 55 people (or up to 74 people with the outdoor terrace)

Examples: cultural cruises, isle stopovers, “winemaker apéritifs”, etc.

The “SILNET” launch / Up to 12 people

Examples: outings, isle hopping day cruises, 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 cruises

Stopover visits to the isles of the Gironde Estuary

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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 cruises, dinner cruises and wine

cruises 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

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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

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Weekend wine cruises

Since 2008, our company has specialized in Bordeaux

vineyard tours via the Garonne River.

From May to November 2015, our wine cruises offer you

complete day outings with visits & tastings.

During the cruise, 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 cruises

were awarded the “Best of Wine Tourism”

label by the Bordeaux Chamber of

Commerce

Our cruises are organized in collaboration with our quality partners:

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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…

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Times Activities & services

09:45 AM Meet at the Ponton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-Citizen Centre”.

10:00 AMBoard the launch. Welcome coffee. River cruise in the company of a multilingual

(French/English) guide.

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 cruise, 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 cruise, with unique views of the Vauban fortifications, including the Blaye Citadel.

05:30 PM Arrival in the heart of Bordeaux. (Possible return at 6 PM, depending on the tide).

Every Saturday, from 2 May to 31 October 2015 *

Rates:

€ 145 (w/ tax) for adults

€ 65 (w/ tax) for children

FULL-DAY package

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton d‟honneur

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Min. 8 / Max. 12 pax

* Except weekend of 30 May and 11 July 2015

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09:45 AMBoarding in the centre of Bordeaux: the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-

Citizen Centre”. Board on boat.

10:00 AM River cruise in the company of a multilingual guide.

11:00 AMTasting 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.

06:15 PM Return by coach, passing over Bordeaux’s lift bridge.

07:00 PM Arrival in the centre of Bordeaux (

Every Saturday, from 2 May to 31 October 2015

Rates:

€98 (w/ tax) for adults

€40(w/ tax) for children

FULL-DAY package

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton d‟honneur

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01:15 PM Meet in the centre of Bordeaux.

01:30 PM Guided coach tour of the right-bank vineyards.

02:15 PMStopover 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.

04:30 PM

Board the boat at the Bourg port.

River cruise in the company of a multilingual guide.

Introduction to wine tasting with various Bordeaux vinyards appellations.

07:00 PMArrival in boat in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the

“Eco-Citizen Centre”.

Every Saturday, from 2 May to 31 October 2015

½ DAY package

Rates:


€20 (w/ tax) for children

Departure: BORDEAUX

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Every Sunday, from 3 May to 1st November 2015

Rates:



FULL-DAY package

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton d‟honneur


09:45 AMMeet in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-

Citizen Centre”. Board the boat.

10:00 AM River cruise in the company of a multilingual guide.

11:00 AMTasting of “Médoc”, “Haut-Médoc” & “Bordeaux Supérieur” wines.

On-board cocktail lunch, with food-and-wine pairings (wines & coffee included)

01:30 PM

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 cruise along the Grands Crus Classés bordering the river.

04:15 PM Stop at the Lamarque port: coach transfer via the “Châteaux Road”.

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.

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* Except weekend of 31 May 2015

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Rates:



½ DAY package

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton d‟honneur


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 PMCoach transfer via the “Médoc Wine Road” to Lamarque port in front of UNESCO Verrou

Vauban

04:15 PM

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”.

07:00 PM

Arrive in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-

Citizen Centre”. Board on boat.

Every Sunday, from 3 May to 1 November 2015

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* Except weekend of 31 May 2015

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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


12 noonMeet in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-Citizen

Centre”. Board on boat.

12:30 PM

Set off on a river cruise.

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

cruise & menu-meal:



Wines not included

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton Honneur

Luxury

cruise & menu-meal:



Wines not included

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Min. 20 / Max. 140 pax.

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Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 1 April 2015 to 13 February 2016


08:00 PMMeet in the centre of Bordeaux : the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-Citizen

Centre”.

08:30 PM

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.

08:45 PMHome 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.

10:30 PM Returning to pier in Bordeaux

11:00 PM End of the evening.

Basic

cruise & menu-meal:



Wines not included

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton Honneur

Luxury

cruise & menu-meal:



Wines not included

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Min. 20 / Max. 140 pax.Special Cruises and menus for Valentine‟s day (14 February) and New Year (31 December)

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Basic menu: Luxury menu:

Welcome cocktail Champagne soup & appetizers

“Homemade” terrine

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Estuary mullet tartare & dill vinaigrette

9 Marennes oysters & “crépinette” flat sausage

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“Homemade” foie gras terrine with red-wine jelly

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Bordeaux-style lamprey & garlic toast

Cod brandade

or

Cockerel with lemon & seasonal vegetables

Cod steak on a bed of cod brandade

& red-pepper coulis

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Loin of Médoc lamb in a parsley-and-garlic crust

& glazed baby vegetables

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Orange-glazed duck breast

& glazed baby vegetables

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Carnaroli risotto with candied lemon & herb-roasted quail

3-cheese platter: Comté, Brie & well-aged Mimolette3-cheese platter: Comté, well-aged Mimolette &

Ossau Iraty from the Pyrénées or Cabécou from the Périgord

Molten chocolate cake

or

Fruit panna cotta

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 cruise.

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05:45 PMBoard the boat in Bordeaux, at the Panton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu), near the “Eco-

Citizen Centre”

06:00 PM

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.

Wine tasting hosted by a winemaker (2 different wines) available in audio-guide (Fr, En)

Accompanied with bread and cheese.

Comments (history, heritage, environment ...)

7:30 PM Return to the quay.

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 1st May 1st November 2015 *Every Friday & Saturday from 6 November 2015 to 13 February 2016 **

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton d‟ honneur

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Winelmaker Aperitif

21€ (w/tax) for adults

12€ (w/tax) for children

* 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

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10:15 AM Meet in Bordeaux, at Ponton d’honneur (Quai Richelieu, left bank).

10:30 AM

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.

01:30 PM

Unique stopovers: isles, villages, a sandbank, a fortress, etc.

Walking excursion (varies, depending on the particular stopover).

Convivial picnic.

04:00 PM Re-board the boat. Return varies according the date.

Every Sunday, from 3 May to 28 June & from 6 September to 25 October 2015

Rates:

From €38 for adults

(surcharges for stopovers)

FULL-DAY package

Departure: BORDEAUX

Ponton d’honneur

PLEASE NOTE: sample programme; activities & services may vary depending on the stopovers and the tide.

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Min. 20 / Max. 45 pax.

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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 MayPatiras Island

Stopover and visit to the lighthouseIsland picnic (not provided)

10:30 AM 05:30 PM €48 €25Including €10 for stopover and refreshment

Sunday 10 MayCadillacVisit to the château of the Dukes of Épernon

Picnic(not provided)

10:30 AM 05:30 PM €38 €20

Sunday 17 MayBlayeTour of the Vauban citadel

Picnic in Blaye(not provided)

10:30 AM 04:30 PM €41 €20 Including €3 for wine tasting

Sunday 24 MayArcins Island * Visit a wild island, perfect for nature lovers

Island picnic

(not provided)10:30 AM 04:00 PM €38 €20

Sunday 7 JuneArcins Island * Visit a wild island, perfect for nature lovers

Island picnic (not provided)

10:30 AM 04:30 PM €38 €20

Sunday 14 JunePatiras Island (lunch)

Stopover and visit to the lighthouseLunch provided 10:00 AM 06:00 PM €68 €35

Including €30 for stopover & lunch

Sunday 21 JuneChâteau 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 JuneMargaux IslandAn island vineyard

On-board picnic (not provided)

10:30 AM 05:30 PM €50 €20Including €12 for a bottle of wine

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Each Sunday, discover a unique destination…Programme varies according to the tide.

Period: September - October

Date Stopover & destination Depart. Arrival Adult

rate

Child

rate

Sunday6 sept

Tramasset

Tour of a typical shipyardOn-board picnic(not provided)

10:30 AM 05:30 PM €40 €20 including €2 for stopover

Sunday

13 Sept

Patiras Island

Stopover and visit to the lighthouseOn-board picnic (not provided)


Sunday

20 SeptArcin 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 IslandAn 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

CadillacVisit to the château of the Dukes of Épernon


10:30 AM 05:30 PM €38 €20

Sunday

11 Oct

Fort Médoc & Patiras Island5-km walk to discover the local heritage

and marshland & Stopover and visit to

the lighthouse



Sunday

18 OctMaison du fleuve

A 5-star lunch on a restaurant on stiltsLunch provided 10:30 AM 04:30 PM €68 €35

Including €30 for lunch and lamprey tasting

Sunday

25 Oct

Patiras Island with lunch

Stopover and visit to the lighthouse Lunch provided 10:00 AM 06:00 PM €68 €35Including €30 for stopover & lunch

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Between Bordeaux and Cordouan: cruise Europe’s largest and wildest estuary…

Famous vineyards, authentic dip nets, traditional fishing techniques, World Heritage sites, medieval villages…

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

April,

May,

June

July

August

Sept.

Oct.

AM

“World Heritage

Blaye & Bourg”

wine cruise

“Médoc” wine

cruise

NoonLunch Cruise Lunch Cruise Lunch Cruise

PM

Evening Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise

Mardi Mercredi Jeudi Vendredi Samedi Dimanche

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

AM

NoonLunch Cruise Lunch Cruise

PM

EveningDinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise

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May

June

Sept.

Oct.

AM

Terre & océan

Noon

PMWine maker

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cruise

Tuesday Wednesday Thurdsay Friday Saturday Sunday

July,

August

AMWine maker

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cruise

Noon

PMWine maker

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Wine maker

cruise

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cruise

Tuesday Wednesday Thursay Friday Saturday Sunday

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

AM

Noon

PMWine maker

cruise

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cruise

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May

June

July

August

Sept.

Oct.

AM

Possibility of privatized cruises.

Contact us

Wine cruise

‟isle idyll„Noon

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April

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

AM

Possibility of privatized cruises.

Contact us

Noon

PM

Evening

Kiosk

2 quai des Chartrons

Tram B

CAPC musée d‟Art Contemporain

Quinconces Place

Tourist Office

Pont de Pierre

Lifting bridge JC DELMAS

Ponton d‟honneurBoarding

Boat SICAMBREboat SARDANE

Boat SILNET

2 quai Richelieu

Tram A - C

Porte de Bourgogne

Booking at:

[email protected]

Tel: +33 (0)5 56 39 27 66

For all group requests:

[email protected]

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