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ROSA
GASCOYNY ITINERARY
TOULOUSE TO AGEN
Sunday, Day 1
Tuesday, Day 3
CASTELSARRASIN TO MOISSAC After breakfast, we cross the river Tarn via a 1000 foot long aqueduct to descend towards Moissac through a staircase of locks bedecked with flowers. In the afternoon, an excursion on the Tarn river with motorized dingy and then we visit Moissac's ancient Abbey founded in the 7th century with its wonderfully preserved cloisters and chapel. Before dinner aboard, try your hand at a game of Boules on the quay. Wednesday, Day 4 MOISSAC TO VALENCE D'AGEN Early start by minibus to visit the birthplace of M. de la Mothe Cadillac who founded Detroit and gave his name to the famous car. From here, we drive to Château de St Roch and Auvillar, a 15th century village perched high on the side of a gorge above the river Garonne. After lunch on board, we cruise to Valence d'Agen, ancient "Bastide" viewing its Paladian canalside public wash-house and its market place with "couverts". Dinner aboard
Thursday, Day 5
VALENCE D'AGEN TO BOÉ Cruise through the bucolic countryside to Lamagistère for archery practice. Any energetic types can climb the Clermont Soubiran for a spectacular view from the summit. Reboard Rosa for a leisurely cruise to Agen. Dinner aboard. Friday, Day 6 BOÉ TO SERIGNAC Morning departure for an excursion by mini-bus to Buzet for a demonstration of barrel making and private wine tasting. Visit to Vianne, the site of a famous crystal factory and historic bastide and its ramparts. After lunch in Nérac, visit and tasting at an Armagnac producer. Return to Rosa for an aqueduct crossing of the River Garonne. Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7
SERIGNAC TO BRAX Breakfast aboard and departure about 10 am. Return to Toulouse. NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
ROSA
Year 2006 Rates in US Dollars
Meeting Points
Toulouse - Holiday Inn Capoul Toulouse Centre
- Sunday 4 pm
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All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to
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Golf Cruises are available for charter
groups at a supplement of $300 per person. Please contact us for itinerary. -
Family Cruises are
available for charter groups. Please
contact us for itinerary. No
supplement applies.
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