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The Taste of the Atlantic Coast – France Sailing Cruise

The Taste of the Atlantic Coast – France Sailing Cruise

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Embark on a delectable culinary journey between the Basque Country and Normandy, savoring fresh fish, seafood, and wine along the way. Begin your adventure with an exclusive evening event at the fascinating Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, where you’ll be mesmerized by the magnificent collection of contemporary art. Continue to Bordeaux, a wine lover’s paradise, where vintage wines, upscale lifestyle, and stunning 18th-century architecture await. Indulge in the delights of La Rochelle, where charming streets surrounding the Vieux Port offer Cognac, Pineau, and fresh oysters to tantalize your taste buds. Experience the serene beauty of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, a Breton island boasting rugged cliffs and charming harbor towns. Then, discover the enchanting idyll of Guernsey in the English Channel, with its steep headlands and picturesque bays, inspiring a sense of wonder. This exceptional voyage promises a perfect fusion of art, culture, and gastronomy, providing a feast for the senses as you savor the finest offerings from the sea and the vineyards between the Basque Country and Normandy.

Trip Name
The Taste of the Atlantic Coast - France Sailing Cruise
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-mast full-rigged ship Length: 138 meters Passenger Capacity: 136 Built: 2021 Building a three-mast full-rigged ship with traditional rigging in the 21st century may seem a little unusual. For SEA CLOUD CRUISES it is a commitment to true passion for sailing. With her clear, classic line she follows the example of her elegant windjammer sisters, but goes completely new ways. An entire deck with balcony cabins, an exclusive wellness and SPA area, a fitness room with sea view, a bistro on deck as an evening alternative to “fine dining” in the restaurant – the youngest member of the SEA CLOUD family offers plenty of room for individuality in addition to genuine windjammer romance. The SEA CLOUD SPIRIT combines traditional windjammer experience with 21st century comfort with up to 136 passengers. Cabins: 69 outside cabins (22 junior and 3 owner suites with balconies) and 7 de luxe lido outside cabins with panoramic windows that can be opened Cabin equipment: Bathrobes, hair dryer, telephone, adjustable A/C, private safe, minibar, coffee machine, TV with entertainment system, WI-FI, exclusive cosmetics, dressing table, bureau Public areas: Restaurant (180° panoramic view) with free seating and one sitting, lido Bar and bistro, lounge with Steinway grand piano, library with comfortable sitting area, sun deck with sunbeds and shower, boutique, hospital, WI-FI Fitness, wellness & spa: Generous wellness and spa area with two treatment rooms, Finnish sauna, steam bath, relaxation room, multi-sensory shower as well as various massages, beauty parlour and hairdressing salon, fitness area with ocean view and the latest cardio equipment, swim platform, watersports equipment, 4 zodiacs

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 | BILBAO/SPAIN
Departure 11.00 pmBilbao has always been an important port and industrial city. In 1993, Bilbao was a pilgrimage destination for lovers of modern art and avant-garde architecture. The Guggenheim Museum, with its idiosyncratic and unique design by famous architect Frank O Gehry, showcases everything that is important within its 11,000 square meters (118,403 foot). Steel used to be manufactured in Bilbao and it now plays a major role here, since other renowned architects have also been inspired to give Bilbao an attractive, distinctive look. Cross the futuristic Calatrava Bridge to reach the old town, where you can take a delightful stroll round the lanes and enjoy the art of Basque cuisine.
Day 2 - DAY 2 | DAY BENEATH FULL SAILS
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 3 - DAYS 3 - 4 | BORDEAUX (PAUILLAC)/FRANCE
Arrival 12.30 pmPauillac on the Médoc peninsula at the mouth of the Gironde north-west of Bordeaux is one of the oldest marinas in France. Its wide quayside is just under a mile long and takes a prominent position in the peaceful town center. However, it is Pauillac's location in the middle of one of the best wine-growing areas which has made it famous around the world. The town produces by far the most full-bodied wines in the Médoc and Bordeaux regions. On the outskirts of this town, which has its own 'appellation d'origine contrôlée', are no fewer than 18 of the 61 chateaux included in the list of Grand-Crus in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, as well as three of the five Premier Grand-Cru wine estates: Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton-Rothschild. An excursion to Bordeaux is more than just a visit to an exquisite city with an old town which features on the UNESCO world heritage list. It is a visual and gastronomic treat for gourmets and sightseers alike.
Day 4 - DAY 5 | LA ROCHELLE (LA PALLICE)/FRANCE
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmThe Vieux Port dock and the beautiful front, which teems with cafés, form the center of the picturesque old town. Two imposing towers once served as lookout posts for the harbor and town, and are now the symbol of La Rochelle. The medieval town walls, town hall, churches and shipowners' offices bear testament to its former glory. Today, the Les Minimes marina is one of the largest examples of its kind in Europe. A bridge spans the 3km gap between the mainland and the Ile-de-Ré. With its enchanting beaches and dunes, little villages, cottages with green shutters and alleyways lined with hollyhocks, the 'White Isle' is a paradise for cyclists.
Day 5 - DAY 6 | LE PALAIS/BELLE-ÎLE-EN-MER
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmAt 54 square miles, Belle-Île-en-Mer, south of Lorient is the largest of Brittany's islands. For a few weeks every summer, the storms and crashing waves subside and the island takes on a laid-back holiday atmosphere, with lots of bicycles, beach towels and music. On the west coast, the waves break on the rocks causing white crests to dance on the water. Small, idyllic bays and beaches nestle in deep inlets in the rocky coastline, sometimes only accessible from the sea. The island's capital is the port of Le Palais with its imposing citadel and countless street cafés along the harbor and in the Place de la République. Claude Monet spent two and a half months on the island, producing 39 paintings of the wild Côte Sauvage.
Day 6 - DAY 7 | DAY BENEATH FULL SAILS
Just enjoy the perfect sailing conditions with fitness, cosmetics, massage or with a good book in a teak chair.
Day 7 - DAY 8 | ST PETER PORT/GUERNSEY
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmA piece of France fallen into the sea and grabbed up by the English' is how Victor Hugo described his place of exile in the Bay of St. Malo, which is closer to the northern coast of France than the south coast of England. Guernsey, the second largest British Channel Island, later inspired Auguste Renoir to produce a whole series of paintings. Narrow, meandering roads bordered by hedges and embankments wind through the interior of the island, which boasts luscious vegetation courtesy of the mild Gulf Stream climate, while in the south, green hills give way to rocky cliffs on the sea's edge. Here, spectacular crags, bays and sandy beaches have been shaped by the vast tidal range pummelling the rock. The pretty island capital of St. Peter Port overlooking the large sheltered harbor and castle boasts a fascinating mixture of styles in a tangle of terraces and stepped gardens.
Day 8 - DAY 9 | HONFLEUR (PARIS)/FRANCE
Arrival 08.00 amMany famous impressionists caught the quaint atmosphere of this town at the mouth of the Seine on canvas in the 19th century. This small town in Calvados is still one of the most charming places in Normandy. Tall and narrow slate-clad buildings crowd around the quayside, the exquisite Vieux Bassin and the old 17th century dock. Honfleur honours its famous sons, painter Eugène Boudin and composer Eric Satie, in a museum. East of Honfleur, the breathtaking Pont de Normandie spans the Seine estuary and links Honfleur with Le Havre, an engineering masterpiece and one of the longest bridges in Europe.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €5,036Guaranteed Double Cabins. From
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €5,342Category E: Superior Cabins, Outside. From
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €6,206Category D: De Luxe Cabins, Outside. From
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €6,683Category F: Superior Single Cabins, Outside. From
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €7,079Category C: De Luxe Lido Cabins, Outside. From
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €8,429Category B: Junior Suites With Balcony. From
28-05-202405-06-2024EUR €9,689Category A: Suites With Balcony. From

Inclusions

    • Fascinating Guggenheim Museum: exclusive evening event to visit Bilbao’s magnificent collection of contemporary art
    • Enchanting Bordeaux: vintage wines, upscale lifestyle and architectural gems from the 18th century
    • La Rochelle is serving: In the charming streets surrounding the Vieux Port, Cognac, Pineau, and fresh oysters await you
    • Rugged cliffs, charming harbor towns: the serene flair of the Breton island beauty Belle-Ile-en-Mer
    • Enchanting idyll in the English Channel: Near the French coast, the island of Guernsey inspires with steep headlands and picturesque bays

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