Wine lovers won’t leave the port of Buzet-sur-Baïse without enjoying a tasting at the Buzet Winemakers' Cooperative Cellar. Its winery,home to more than 4,000 barrels,and bottling line are open for guided tours. As you depart Buzet-sur-Baïse to begin your boat rental, take in the scenery: the Buzet vineyards stretch along both sides of the Baïse River.
Moor in the port below the lock and climb up to discover the pastel-colored arcades and village center.
Perched atop a limestone terrace overlooking the Garonne valley and canal, Le Mas d’Agenais is one of Lot-et-Garonne’s oldest villages. Visit its Romanesque Saint‑Vincent church, home to a Crucifixion painting by Rembrandt, a true masterpiece inside a small riverside church.
Perched 40 meters above the valley, Meilhan-sur-Garonne boasts breathtaking views over the Garonne River and the nearby canal. Climb up via the "Breche des Anglais," a historic, winding alley once used by English forces to breach the fortified town.
Unusual stop along the canal featuring a matchstick model museum and a recreational area with a safe swimming spot for children.
Vianne is one of the few bastides in Aquitaine that has retained its complete set of medieval ramparts, gates, and towers. Arriving by boat offers the best view of these 1.25 km-long, 10-meter-high fortifications.
From Lavardac, you can reach the charming little town of Barbaste. Get ready for a dive into the medieval period, discovering its 12-arched Romanesque bridge from the 12th century and the fortified Four Towers Mill from the 13th century. The building was very dear to Henri IV: the future king of France liked to sign some letters “Henri, miller of Barbaste”...
Arriving in Nérac by boat from Vianne, the château appears on your right. Henri d'Albret, grandfather of King Henri IV, made it his royal residence, and Henri IV spent his youth there. Don’t miss a tour of this château, noted for its southern gallery and harmonious arcades. If short on time, enjoy a walk through the medieval old town's charming streets. Need to cool off in summer? Head to Lud’o Parc, a large water park with a backdrop of Gallo-Roman ruins for a total escape.
While Moncrabeau is known for its culinary traditions,like Armagnac and Floc de Gascogne,it’s especially famous as the “capital of liars.” Follow the “Liars’ Trail” with the whole family to uncover the secrets of Moncrabeau and learn to separate legend from reality, lies from truth.
Moor your boat below the stunning Flaran Abbey,one of the best-preserved Cistercian sites in the Southwest. Explore the 13th-century bastide of Valence-sur-Baïse. Only the Porte de l’Hérisson remains from the original fortifications, offering views of the Baïse Valley. For the best panorama of the region’s Gascon castles, climb the towers of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church. On a clear day, you might even glimpse the Pyrenees.
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Close to the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport