Aquitaine: some sites to visit during your stay on board a boat without a permit
Renowned for its mild and sunny climate, its vineyards, its beaches and the diversity of its landscapes, Aquitaine is a region that is very popular with holidaymakers, especially in the summer months. To avoid the crowd of tourists and discover it quietly, going on a river cruise is the ideal solution! On the side canal at La Garonne and La Baïse, several itineraries and departure bases await you on our site. If you prefer a tailor-made stay, you can perfectly define your own itinerary. To help you, our team, which knows the region well, offers you some places to see absolutely, which you can visit during your stopovers. Indeed, it would be a shame to sail in Aquitaine without taking a trip to its lands! You would miss many treasures.
A region ideally located between the sea, vineyards and Pyrenees
In this small corner of paradise in southwestern France, there are a wide variety of landscapes. Sometimes, it only takes a few kilometres to feel like you're somewhere else. Depending on the itineraries, you are close to the beaches, the vineyards or the Pyrenees mountain range. And each landscape is of breathtaking beauty. If you like activities in the heart of nature, you will easily find what you are looking for during your river cruise in Aquitaine. You can go for a walk (many hiking trails are available), cycle, swim in the Atlantic Ocean (and why not surf!), in lakes or ponds. And if you stay inland, don't hesitate to stroll through the medieval villages of the region and taste the gastronomic specialities of the region!
Our favourite places to discover during your stopovers
For this destination, we have selected several sites that we recommend you visit when you pass by. And since the Garonne Canal is bordered by a towpath, you will have no problem docking your boat or barge without a permit! If you like wine, Buzet-sur-Baïse is the ideal place to stop for a break. It is in this vineyard that the Buzet appellation is produced. The commune is therefore surrounded by vineyards and its winegrowers will be delighted to welcome you to present their AOC and their work. If you prefer medieval heritage, take a trip to Vianne. This bastide, which still has its fortifications, is splendid and can be visited easily on foot.
Another charming commune: Agen. The prune capital is one of the most pleasant French cities to live in. On site, you can take a stroll along its old streets, visit its Fine Arts Museum, Notre-Dame-du-Bourg Chapel and Saint-Caprais Cathedral. And of course, don't forget to taste his famous prunes! For water sports enthusiasts, Lake Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave is a must because it is possible to canoe, kayak, windsurf and swim.
The Garonne Canal also crosses Moissac, which we like very much because this city has a beautiful heritage: Saint-Pierre Abbey, Cacor Canal Bridge, Napoleon Bridge, Saint-Martin Church... Monuments and structures to see absolutely! Finally, take a break in Montauban. Classified as a city of art and history, the town is watered by the Tarn river, which is connected to the Garonne canal. This bastide is characterized by its preserved old centre, its superb monuments - Ingres Museum, Ancient Jesuit College, arcades of the National Square, old bridge, fortified Saint-Jacques church, Notre-Dame Cathedral ...etc. - and its charming parks and green spaces. So don't wait any longer to discover all these beauties in Aquitaine by renting a boat or a barge without a permit on our site!
