Since the Gallo-Roman period, the Dordogne River was the main route of communication between the Massif Central, the Auvergne and Bordeaux, from the autumn when the water was high enough, flat-bottomed boats: the Gabares, travelled the river.
The Gabarres of Bergerac offer you 3 tours on the Dordogne on these now motorised boats.
Circuit 1 (50 min)
Discover Bergerac for 10 centuries of history in the water, the batellerie, the vineyards, the island of the lawn, the fauna and flora of our Dordogne River classified world biosphere reserve by UNESCO
Circuit 2 (1H30)
Departing from Creysse, return to the port of Creysse via the village of Mouleydier, its fisheries, the springs, the cluzeaux and the port of Tuillères, its ladder of locks and its hydroelectric dam.
Circuit 3 (2H reserved for groups)
Departing from the port of Bergerac, arriving at the port of Creysse with the history of the city of Bergerac, the batellerie, the fauna and the flora, the port of Creysse, its fisheries
The Gabarres of Bergerac was last modified: February 23rd, 2023 by gabarres de bergerac
Equipment
Tariff details
Individual
Circuit 1 (50 minutes)
Departing from Bergerac. Arrival in Bergerac. From April 1st to October 31st
Adults: €9.50
Children: €6.50
Circuit 2 (1h30)
Departing from Creysse. Arrival in Creysse. From July 15th to August 28th, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am
Adults: €12
Children: €8
Groups
Circuit 1:
50 minutes ago
Departing from Bergerac. Arrival in Bergerac.
Low season
From April 1st to June 30th and from September 1st to October 31st
From 12 to 20 people:
Adults: €8
Children: €5.50
From 21 to 50 people:
Adults: €6.50
Children: €5.50
Full season
From July 1st to August 31st
From 12 to 20 people:
Adults: €8.50
Children: €6
From 21 to 50 people:
Adults: €7.50
Children: €5.50
Circuit 2:
1 h 30
Departing from Bergerac. Old town, island of the lawn, reserve the castle of pile, Creysse and its cellars, arrival at the port of Creysse
From 1 April to 30 June and from 1 September to 31 October
30 people minimum
Adults: €8.50
Children: €6
Circuit 3:
2 h
Departing from Bergerac. The reserve, the Château de pile, the port of Creysse and its cellars, the port of Mouleydier, its fisheries and the resurgence of water. Back to Creysse with wine tasting
From 1 April to 30 June and from 1 September to 31 October
30 people minimum
Adults: €9
Children: €6.50
Dates and Times
Circuit 1
Groups: 9 am to 7 pm under reservation
Departure from Bergerac (old port). Arrival in Bergerac: 50 minutes of walk.
April 1st – April 30th:
11am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm
1st May – 16th June:
11am – 2pm – 3pm-4pm-5pm
17 June – 30 June:
11am – 12pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm
+ 18h on Sundays
July 1st – July 14th:
11am – 12pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm – 6pm
