What if you thought about travel differently? No need to take a plane and go to the ends of the world to get a change of scenery and experience great adventures! Follow us and we will take you 3 days and 2 nights to Val de Garonne, less than 1 hour from Bordeaux to experience a real adventure between Tonneins and Marmande…
> Type of stay: traveling circuit
> Roaming type: canoe and bike roaming 🚣♀️🚴
> Difficulty level : 4 (1: easy, 2/3: moderate, 5: very difficult)
An unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts!
Whether you are an experienced adventurer or a beginner looking for new sensations, our stay includes a canoe descent on Garonne two days in complete autonomy and a few kilometers of bike is the perfect excursion for those who want to escape the routine.
Like Robinson Crusoe...
Spend a night in BIVOUAC on an uninhabited beach in Garonne then recharge your batteries for a second night in cozy accommodation located as close as possible to the Côtes du Marmandais vineyards in Cocumont.
CHANGE your habits for more pleasure, less carbon and making you love nature even more Lot-et-Garonne ! Val de Garonne is committed to Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Tourism Committee to promote tourism that is attentive to its environmental, social and economic impacts and which guarantees an experience with passionate professionals with a real sense of hospitality.
Here is a promise of a natural escape for lovers of sporting adventures in a preserved living environment, conducive to rejuvenation and discovery…
DAY 1: Start for 3 days of adventure between city and nature!
Welcome to Tonneins !
Depending on your arrival time at the station, we invite you to visit the city center independently of this commune of Lot-et-Garonne long rocked by the history of tobacco. Stop off at the Tourist Office to find out more information, particularly on the discovery tours of the town.
Recommended restaurant for lunch:
« Garonne side: The ladies’ balcony ».
An organized bistronomic throughout the seasons, tasty, generous and local.
After lunch, it's time to head back to Adelaide on the quays of Tonneins.
Passionate about the river and manager of Garonne canoes, she will provide you with all the advice and your road map to navigate peacefully on the Garonne aboard your canoe, all the way to the beach where you will spend the night.
This first half day autonomy canoe descent on the majestic Garonne will offer nature lovers an immersive experience in a preserved natural environment.
At the end of the day, you will arrive at a charming Garonne beach, in Caumont, where you will be alone to spend the night.
On site, your comfortable camp will be waiting for you and will have been installed beforehand by Adelaide.
Dinner : After discovering your sleeping place for the night, it is time to light the fire pit for a barbecue evening – Vegetarian meal option possible.
Your bivouac
At the end of the day, you will arrive at a charming Garonne beach, in Caumont, where you will be alone to spend the night.
On site, your comfortable camp will be waiting for you and will have been installed beforehand by Adelaide.
Dinner : After discovering your sleeping place for the night, it's time to light the fire pit for a barbecue evening (Meal delivered on site by Adelaide – local meat, seasonal vegetables, homemade dessert and wine from local vineyards (extra) – Vegetarian meal option possible.
* Camp details: Barnum mosquito net to experience a night under the stars, inflatable mattress, pillows and duvet. The camp will be lit by LED lights. Please note: no toilet facilities on site (biodegradable toilet paper provided).
DAY 2: On the way to the hills of Gascony!
Garonne Beach in Caumont-sur-Garonne ->Meilhan-sur-Garonne -> Cocumont
Distance: 21 km of canoe navigation (approximately 5 hours of navigation) (I.e. + 8,5 km of cycling 🚴
After having breakfast on the banks of the Garonne, set off again for around twenty kilometers of navigation. Along the current you can admire the large trees and wild birds endemic to the banks of the Garonne. Along the way, stop for a picnic using local products which will be provided by Adelaide.
You arrive in the middle of the afternoon at Meilhan sur Garonne. There you will find one of the most beautiful panoramas of Lot-et-Garonne with its exceptional view of the Garonne canal, the river and its valley. Several options are available to you:
- For the most sporty, you can stroll around the village and in particular go up to the magnificent Tertre viewpoint via the spectacular Brèche stairs. A heritage circuit gives pride of place to the rich medieval history of the village;
- For adventurous geocaching enthusiasts, you can leave for a micro-adventure via the Tèrra Aventura* “He who sees Meilhan, goes sano” ! A 3 km route (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of walking) to find the 9 puzzles throughout the village.
- For those whose motto is “after effort, comfort”, why not simply stay at the village's water sports stop, located on the edge of the canal to take a break in the shade of the plane trees.
*Tèrra Aventura is an original walk, a treasure hunt that allows you to discover the territory, local heritage and anecdotes, while playing.
Heading for a cozy bed…
At the end of the day, it will now be time to return to your accommodation by bike via a section of the Canal des Deux Mers greenway and a few small country roads. Located less than 40 minutes from Meilhan-sur-Garonne by bike, the guest rooms “ the cuckoo's nest » labeled “Bicycle Welcome” in the heart of the vineyards will be your haven of peace for the night. Christine will give you the warmest welcome for a relaxing evening in the heart of the South-West where you can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool in fine weather and, why not, for those who wish, a yoga class or an energy massage (optional, on request). prior reservation).
There is no shortage of accommodation in the area, if after your canoe getaway, you wish to stay in the town of Meilhan-sur-Garonne, the guest rooms at “ Domaine des deux rivièress”, located a few meters from the canal will also delight you. Pascale and Gilles will offer you a warm welcome in their 400 m² house and their garden with trees and flowers.
Heated swimming pool on site and table d'hôte meals.
Accommodation labeled “ Bike home ».
DAY 3: The tomato capital awaits you!
Cocumont > Marmande
Distance: 17 km by bike 🚴
After a hearty breakfast in your guest room, set off again for a morning of sporting discovery by bike! You will cycle successively on two green lanes 100% secure for two wheels. You will follow the Garonne canal lined with plane trees via the Canal des 2 mers greenway by bike, then take the So bike, green route which will allow you to discover the territory at your own pace, all the way to Marmande. You will discover the city of tomatoes and in particular its medieval streets and its famous Filhole park which, with its 300 hectares on the banks of the Garonne, serves as a setting at the start of summer Garorock Festival.
For lunch, opt for the restaurant the O at the mouth, Master Restaurateur ou Restaurant " the Tambouillette » located in the city center, offering fresh and seasonal products.
For your afternoon, there is no shortage of activities in Marmande. Do not hesitate to stop by the Tourist Office for other suggestions and to visit its premises:
- Tèrra Aventura* geocaching circuit to discover Marmande – Terra Aventura: The Knight of the Apple of Love. (4 km course; approximately 1h315 of walking; 9 puzzles to find);
- Visit to Marmande independently via one of the circuits offered by the Tourist Office;
- Culture side, we suggest you visit the Albert Marzelles municipal museum or to discover the Parra House, a unique place that transformed an ordinary home into a life-size painting in downtown Marmande.
*Tèrra Aventura is an original walk, a treasure hunt that allows you to discover the territory, local heritage and anecdotes, while playingt.
| WE LOVE ! 👍 | HOW TO GET THERE ? 🚅 |
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| • A discovery of Garonne original incorporating a night in bivouac “all comfort”, lulled to the sound of the lapping of the Garonne… • Steps by bike short and secure • Easy access to train • The discovery of Marmande the pretty one and the quays of Tonneins • A cozy accommodation with kind and welcoming hosts | • Access to the Tonnein SNCF stations from Bordeaux (approximately 1 hour) via the TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine line n°44 Bordeaux – Agen. • Return from the Marmande SNCF station via the same TER line (Marmande – Bordeaux: approximately 50 minutes) or via the Intercités Bordeaux – Toulouse – Marseille line (approximately 36 minutes). |
Practical information on your next stay in Val de Garonne and your conditions of sale:
> TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION(S) :
“Comfortable” bivouac and guest room
> PRICE: From 315 € per person (2 people minimum)
• Modular price depending on the options and level of services desired.
• The purchase of services will be made directly from the partners associated with the product. The Tourist Office will not be held responsible in the event of a commercial dispute for private sales.
| > The price includes : • Canoe rental • The comfortable bivouac (mattress, duvet, mosquito net, brazier, etc.) • 1 picnic with local products (day 2) • 2 dinners: a barbecue on Garonne beach (excluding drinks) on the first evening and a table d'hôte meal on the second evening • Bike rental • One night in a guest room | > The price does not include: • Lunches for days 1 and 3 • Yoga class or energy massage (optional) • Visit to the Parra house (optional) |
Stay carried out in partnership with the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region
