Châteaux, Rivers & Wine

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  • 8 Days
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  • 6 Guided Tours
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  • 1 Country

Cadillac (Sauternes), France

Cadillac was built as a fortified town to protect Bordeaux. Its mighty towers gave watchmen a clear view of the Garonne, and a clear shot should any foe attempt to pass. This charming town and its 17th-century castle retain much of their old-world charm. Cadillac’s locale on the waterway further gave it a central commercial role in the trade route to and from Spain. The name of the town was adopted by Antoine Laumet de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac, who later founded Detroit and governed Louisiana; the Cadillac division of General Motors is named for him.

Scenic Sailing: Garonne River, France

Set sail through the heart of the Bordeaux wine region as you journey along the Garonne River. Famous for its distinct color—the result of sediment-rich freshwater from its origins high in the Pyrenees Mountains mixing with the salty seawater of the Gironde estuary—this dynamic waterway plays a vital role in the economy of southwestern France. Part of the meandering Canal des Deux Mers (“Canal of the Two Seas”), it connects the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans, allowing a shorter and safer route between the two while bolstering inland trade and transportation.

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.

Cadillac Walking Tour & Wine Tasting

Discover the charming town of Cadillac and sample some of France’s sweetest wines in the town that produces them.

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Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.