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Explore the Dordogne river in a traditional gabare boat and see five of the valley’s most beautiful castles. The boat will be powered by traditional methods for part of the trip (rowing), allowing passengers to enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural surroundings, and the sounds of the bird life on the river, such as black kites, kingfishers, ducks and herons.
Our guides will provide a commentary on various aspects relating to the river, its history and its environment. These include:
- The Middle Ages
- The flora, fauna and ecosystem of the river
- The life of river boatsmen in the past
- Migratory fish in the river, such as salmon and shad.
Clear,
lively commentaries provided by our guides are translated into your
language and relayed by an audioguide system to take you on a journey
of discovery through 10 centuries of the Dordogne valley and its fabulous
history.
More than 60 000 passengers took this trip in 2000.
Boats used :
Replicas of the flat-bottomed sailing boats (gabares à voile) of the 18C and 19C (engine-powered)
Capacity :
Two 50-seater boats
Duration :
1 hour
Distance covered :
a loop of 6.5 km/4 miles
Trip :
On-board commentary
Departure and arrival :
La Roque-Gageac
Departure :
between 10am and 6pm
(October and November: afternoons only)
Information and Reservations :
Tel 00 33 5 53 29 40 44 Fax 00 33 5 53 29 37 30
PRICES
Individuals
Adult
8,00
€
a
Children
5,00
€ (under 13)
Groups
Adults
+
20 people
5,60 €
one free place for every 20 people
groups of 10 to 20 people
7,20 €
.
Primary
school children
4,50
€ (1 free place for every 10 pupils)
.
.
An
18-page educational document for schools can be downloaded from
this web site.
