Baïse river cruise

This cruise takes you through the historical villages of:

Buzet, known for its wine, Vianne surrounded by city walls, Barbasteand its wonderful mill, Nérac, one of the most beautiful ports of France, Moncrabeau, the « lying capital », Condom, the heart of Armagnac, Flaran and its wonderful abbey built in 1151, Valence-sur-Baïse, a lovely bastide which overlooks the Baïse.

  • Return trip, a distance of 130km
  • 40 automatic locks
  • easy to navigate
  • duration: 1 week

The Baïse is a beautiful, wild river. Its villages take you back to the past, following in the footsteps of King Henry IV and d'Artagnan the musketeer.

 

Port of Buzet

At the junction of the canal and the Baïse thanks to a double lock, Buzet wine cooperative

Vianne

Fortified village of the 13th century, surrounded of walls, famous glassworks.

Barbaste

Wonderful fortified mill with its four towers and its roman bridge.

 

 

 

 

Nérac

Most beautiful port of France, Royal Park, King Henri IV country and its castle.

Moncrabeau

The «lying capital» and its walks.

Condom

Heart of the Armagnac, old episcopal city and its cathedral.

 

 

 

 

Flaran

And its wonderful abbey built in 1151.

Valence-sur –Baïse

Lovely bastide of the 13th century which overlooks the Baïse.