Cruising Through Bordeaux

As much as travelers gravitate toward Paris when they think of France, there is also an immediate association to wine. More than 24 million people visit France’s wine regions each year, including Bordeaux, which is home to almost 300,000 acres of vineyards and 15 distinct varietals. Wine enthusiasts who love rich, indulgent reds structured around Cabernet Sauvignon flock to Bordeaux, specifically its First Growths, which include Lafite, Latour, and Margaux.

Bordeaux is also rich in sites of historical and archaeological significance, including castles that date to the rule of King Charlemagne. For those who enjoy pairing chateau visits with castle tours, a Bordeaux river cruise is the ultimate luxury vacation. 

Experience Wonder

A French river cruise is the perfect opportunity to visit the châteaux of the Loire, taste the wines of Bordeaux, see the City of Lights, smell the lavender scented air of Provence, and feel the sand of the Riviera between your toes. 

Combine the majestic shores of the Rhône river, the cultural waterways of the Seine river and the wine regions of Bordeaux to create the ultimate France river cruise experience. Scenic’s French itineraries have been designed to seamlessly connect across these diverse regions.

In France, beauty is everywhere, and its reverence for art, history and gastronomy make every day a unique experience.