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Fortified cities of the Atlantic and the Iberian Peninsula

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 Cruise Length
12 Days
 Cruise Starts
Honfleur
 Cruise Finishes
Lisbon
12 Day Fortified cities of the Atlantic and the Iberian Peninsula Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: France, Spain, Portugal
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Ship Class
Ponant Explorers
Passengers
184
Crew
118
Launched
2018
Cruise Code
F11LIS11

Overview

From Honfleur to Lisbon, Ponant invites you on an unforgettable cruise along the French, Spanish and Portuguese Atlanticcoastlines. An 12-day circuit full of discoveries, aboard LeChamplain. After boarding your ship in Honfleur, you will call at Cherbourg. This city is home to the largest artificial harbour in Europe. Before the advent of air travel, Cherbourg had a proud reputation thanks to its transatlantic passenger terminal.

During your stop in Saint-Malo, a town famous for the legendary Route du Rhum yacht race, lose yourself in the diversity of its heritage, stroll along its...read more rampart walks, and fall under the charm of the city of privateers. Belle-Île-en-Mer, to the south of Brittany, will be one of the key ports of call.

The Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived for a while in the village of Kervilahouen on this island. You will then reach the beautiful fortified city of Talmont-sur-Gironde and sail near the Cordouan Lighthouse, which guides sailors into the entrance of the Gironde Estuary, before reaching the wine capital, Bordeaux. Le Champlain will then head for the capital of the Spanish Basque Country, Bilbao. Between daring architecture and the continuation of its ancestral traditions, you will be able to witness the city's unique energy.

Your journey will continue to Galicia and the city of Vigo, the biggest fishing port in Spain. Not far from here, 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.

From the port of Leixoes, you will sail to Porto. The capital of the northern region, this 'city of granite' is not only known for its wine, but also for its remarkable historic town centre which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your journey will conclude with a visit to Lisbon. This city with its nostalgic charm has a unique personality, a blend of tramways, museums and listed buildings. Then you will reach Lisbon, your port of disembarkation.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Honfleur
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18:00
Day 2: Cherbourg
13:00
19:00
Day 3: Saint-malo
07:00
15:00
Day 4: Belle-Île-en-mer
14:00
19:30
Day 5: Talmont-sur-gironde
12:00
21:00
Day 6: Bordeaux
01:45
23:59
Day 7: Bordeaux
--
13:00
Day 8: Bilbao
09:00
18:30
Day 9: Cruising At Sea
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--
Day 10: Vigo, Santiago De Compostela
07:00
19:30
Day 11: Leixões, Porto
08:00
14:00
Day 12: Lisbon
07:30
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.

Life Onboard Le Champlain

 Le Champlain
Le Champlain

You will love the onboard innovations, French gastronomy and sophisticated chic when you cruise on Le Champlain. Read more

Expedition Comfort
Expedition Comfort

Your ocean facing accommodation provides you a well appointed luxurious home as you explore the seas. Read more

Infinity Pool Days
Infinity Pool Days

Enjoy the views as you take a dip or swim in the resistant currents of the infinity pool. Read more

Inside The Blue Eye
Inside The Blue Eye

The chic innovative underwater lounge offers guests a chance to view and hear marine life. Read more

Nightlife and Entertainment
Nightlife and Entertainment

Enjoy the convivial social life in the main lounge or take in a show in the theatre. Read more

Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

The two restaurants offer exquisite French gastronomy, both with outdoor settings and Ponant's impeccable service. Read more

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