Le Verdon is a small port at the mouth of the Gironde estuary in south-west France. It is often used by cruise ships as a starting point for excursions into the Bordeaux region, especially when vessels cannot sail farther upriver. The local area has Atlantic beaches, pine forests, small settlements and access to Médoc wine country. Some passengers travel to Bordeaux for architecture, food, river views and wine-related visits, though the journey takes time. Le Verdon suits travellers who want a French Atlantic call with coastal scenery and access to one of France’s best-known wine regions.
Cruise from London Tilbury – Belle Ile – La Rochelle – Le Verdon – Ringaskiddy (for Cork) – St. Mary’s (Isles of Scilly) – St. Peter Port (Guernsey) – Honfleur – Return to London Tilbury.
Cruise from London Tilbury – Belle Ile – Le Verdon – Bilbao (Getxo) – Santander – La Coruna – Gijon – Return to London Tilbury.
Cruise from Bristol – Le Verdon (tours to Bordeaux) – Getxo (for Bilbao) – Gijón – A Coruña (tours to Santiago de Compostela) – Porto (Leixões) – Lisbon – Lorient – Brest – Return to Bristol.
Cruise from Bristol – Lorient – Le Verdon (tours to Bordeaux) – Santander – El Ferrol – Brest – Return to Bristol.