Grape leaves may turn yellow and orange, depending on the time of year.įor example, we saw such beauty in the colorful leaves during our November cruise on the Rhone River with AmaWaterways, in Southern France. However, the grapes had mostly all been harvested by then. However, autumn brings beautiful fall colors. If you sail on a Bordeaux river cruise during fall, there will be fewer grapes on the vine after harvest, which is typically in late August or September. The plant growth was green and beautiful, with healthy bunches of grapes on the vines. If you go during spring (particularly during April and early May), you’ll see fewer leaves and grapes on the vine than during summer. The time of year you take a river cruise in Bordeaux will dictate what you can expect regarding vineyard growth and the scenery. As expected, there are a lot of vineyards and wineries in the area, which is a highlight of river cruising in southern France. Bordeaux Vineyardsīordeaux is a wine-producing region. They are mostly owned by companies and corporations now, with some exceptions, like if one family still owns it.
These castles are either associated with particular vineyards and wineries or are on the property. Then there were chateaux we visited that were a part of the Viking excursions.
The castles or mansions we saw close to the water as we sailed were mostly private residences.
Not only does the cruise have many castles as its destination during excursions, mostly because they're associated with wineries, but you'll see some while you sail too. It won't be continuously dreamy scenery all the time however, the cruise certainly had plenty of picture-perfect moments! One of the things a lot of people dream about when they river cruise in France is the castle or “chateaux” (which means “Castles” in French) they will see.Įxpect a fairy tale to come to life sailing in Bordeaux. We saw beautiful old and new buildings that give the city its character, along with several bridges. There's a new modern area of Bordeaux and a historic city center. The city of Bordeaux, where the cruise starts and ends, is urban. We loved seeing chateaux dot the landscape and vineyards in the distance as we sailed.
The Garonne and Dordogne were the two main rivers we sailed on during our time aboard Viking Forseti. We only recommend hotels, products, and services we personally use. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Don't miss our thoughts on who is best suited for a Bordeaux River Cruise with Viking too!ĭisclosure: There are affiliate links in this post, which means we may earn a small commission if you click the link and proceed with a purchase, at no cost to you. We will take you through the scenery to expect, the itinerary, the best time to sail, and even what to expect for wine education. We're sharing all the information you're craving in this Bordeaux River Cruise review! Our week-long journey was on the Garonne River and the Dordogne. We sailed with Viking on their river cruise longship, Viking Forseti. What comes to mind when you think of a Bordeaux river cruise? Is it the regional wine or the chateaux that abound in this southwestern region of France? The great news is you can expect both on a Bordeaux River cruise and much more.
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