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Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus – Portugal, France & Spain in Luxury

Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus – Portugal, France & Spain in Luxury

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From Bordeaux to Lisbon, PONANT invites you on a cruise along the shores of the Atlantic to discover the French, Spanish and Portuguese coasts. Enjoy a different experience of the Atlantic Ocean during an 8-day trip aboard Le Bellot.
Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, follow the Médoc region’s famous “Route des Châteaux” from Pauillac, visit the beautiful towns of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz from San Sebastian, or hike the final kilometres of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) from Vigo. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments.
The ship will set sail from Bordeaux, considered the wine capital of the world, to reach your first port of call, Pauillac. Here, several visits and wine tastings at some beautiful wine estates in the Saint-Estèphe, Margaux and Pauillac appellations will enable you to explore the region in the best possible way.
Your ship will then set a course for San Sebastian. In the heart of the Spanish Basque Country, you will fall in love with this city’s shell-shaped bay, its opulent buildings and its narrow little streets.
Le Bellot will then sail to the capital of the region, Bilbao. Here, you will be able to enjoy the city’s unique energy, its daring architecture and its ancestral traditions.
Your next port of call will be in Galicia, in the city of Vigo, Spain’s biggest fishing port. Not far from there, Santiago de Compostela awaits you. This unmissable pilgrimage destination is home to a number of monuments from the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods, testimony to its illustrious past.
Leixoes will be the next stop on your cruise. From there, you will have the opportunity to visit Porto. Capital of the northern region of Portugal, this ‘city of granite, the centre of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its wine.
Your cruise will come to an end in Lisbon, sitting on the Tagus River, distilling its one-of-a-kind charm imbued with rich history.

Trip Name
Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus - Portugal, France & Spain in Luxury
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 131 metres Passenger Capacity: 184 Built: 2019-2020 Le Bellot is built for controlled, immersive expedition cruising at a smaller scale, carrying 184 guests across 92 staterooms and suites. The ship’s architecture prioritises quiet flow, long sightlines and restrained interiors, with balcony accommodation as the baseline and larger suite categories extending to 45 m². Public spaces follow the same disciplined design: lounges, theatre, pool deck and dining venues arranged to maintain separation, acoustics and calm movement throughout the vessel. Gastronomy holds a central role, executed in a French framework and integrated into the broader onboard routine. Technical and operational choices focus on stability, environmental performance and predictable guest experience. The ship incorporates the latest systems available at build, with continual upgrades to reduce impact and improve efficiency. A full virtual deck plan supports precise selection of cabin location, and the live webcam stream reinforces the vessel’s emphasis on landscape immersion—whether sailing the Saint Lawrence, the Caribbean or the northern fjords.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 BORDEAUX
 Bordeaux stretches along the banks of the Garonne river, in South-West France. Its rich wine tradition makes it the world capital of wine. Let yourself be carried away by the history of the Port de la Lune, made a UNESCO World Heritage site for its prestigious classical architecture. On the famous Place de la Bourse, the past and the present unite: here you can observe the majestic old buildings reflected in the contemporary Miroir d’eau creation.
Day 2 - Day 2 PAUILLAC
 Discover Pauillac, a town in southwestern France located a few kilometres away from Bordeaux, stretching along the Gironde. The undisputed capital of Médoc, Pauillac will open up its magical universe for you, from culture and heritage to vineyards and châteaux. This stop will be a voyage of myriad flavours, particularly during the tasting of the region’s wines, revealing their soft ruby colours and reflections turning amber with time. Enjoy both a sensorial adventure and an adventure into the heart of the town. Don’t miss the visit of Saint Martin’s Church or the mysterious grotto of Artigues, dominated by a statue of the Virgin Mary. As for the Aspic Tower, it is topped with a dome from which the harvesters’ work used to be overseen.
Day 3 - Day 3 PASAJES – SAN SEBASTIÁN
 On the Spanish Basque coast, discover Pasaia, a picturesque little town nestling in the hollow of verdant mountains, on the shores of the bay. The coastal footpath offers magnificent views over the sea and goes all the way to San Sebastián. Nicknamed the “Pearl of Cantabria” because of its shell-shaped bay, this renowned seaside resort in the Bay of Biscay combines an idyllic natural setting with the charm of the Belle Époque.
Day 4 - Day 4 BILBAO
 Bilbao, capital of the Spanish Basque country, is one of the most avant-garde cities in Europe. Its architectural audacity as well as its ancient built heritage will take you on a journey between traditions and innovations. An unusual cable car will allow you to reach the magnificent Guggenheim Museum, a unique construction of stone, glass and titanium, designed by the architect Frank Gehry and home to a collection of modern art and contemporary monumental sculpture.  The narrow streets of the old city and the unmissable Ensanche district are also worthy of a visit, as is the Vizcaya bridge, the world’s first ever transporter bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5 - Day 5 AT SEA
 During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 6 - Day 6 VIGO – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
 Nestling on the Atlantic coast, in the south of Galicia, the former fishing port of Vigo is now the region’s largest municipality. Its old town, more commonly known as O Berbés, will unveil its many historical monuments and the unusual architectural style of its homes. Off the coast, the Cíes Islands, declared a Nature Reserve and located in the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, offer truly splendid landscapes and exceptional biodiversity. Further north, make sure you visit Santiago de Compostela, which welcomes many pilgrims from all over the world every year. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its historical centre has significant architectural heritage.
Day 7 - Day 7 LEIXÕES - PORTO
 Located at the mouth of the Douro River, the port of Leixões lies less than 10 kilometres from Porto. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Porto is worth a visit for its famous Ribeira district, the metallic silhouette of the Dom-Luis bridge looming over its ancient houses, its richly decorated Baroque churches and its national Soares dos Reis museum. The São Bento station is also interesting for its typically Portuguese decoration, using Azulejos, blue square ceramic tiles decorated with geometric patterns or figurative scenes.
Day 8 - Day 8 LISBON
 Portugal’s capital city located on the banks of the Tagus, only a few kilometres from the Atlantic coast, is a city of exceptionally rich cultural diversity. At the mouth of the river harbour, impose two UNESCO World Heritage monuments, Jeronimos monastery and Belem tower. The Alfama hillside is also worth visiting: known for its fado bars and its Moorish streets, this district is the oldest one of the city and one of the most typical. Not far from there, Chiado’s elegant streets are home to big fashion labels and are an invitation to a bit of of luxury shopping.
Day 9 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $11,810Deluxe Stateroom
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $13,120Prestige Deck 4
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $30,530Privilege Suite Deck 5
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $30,530Privilege Suite Deck 6
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $33,560Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $33,560Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $35,270Owner's Suite
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $13,780Prestige Deck 5
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $14,580Prestige Deck 6
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $20,370Deluxe Suite Deck 5
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $20,370Deluxe Suite Deck 4
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $20,370Deluxe Suite Deck 6
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $20,370Deluxe Suite Deck 3
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $27,620Prestige Deck 5 Suite
19-04-202629-04-2026AUD $29,080Prestige Deck 6 Suite

Inclusions

    • A cruise along the shores of the Atlantic to discover some of the most beautiful French, Spanish and Portuguese cities and their unique way of life.
    • Make the most of an excursion included per person per port of call during your cruise thanks to the selection made by our destination experts.
    • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Port of the Moon in Bordeaux; Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) from Vigo; the historic centre of Porto from Leixoes; Tower of Belem and the Monastery of the Hieronymites (Jeronimos Monastery) in Lisbon.
    • In Bilbao, it is possible to visit the famous Guggenheim Museum.
    • Discover the green and historic region of the Basque Country during two ports of call: Bilbao and San Sebastián.
    • Opportunity to discover and taste exceptional wines during your ports of call at Pauillac and Bordeaux.

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