Practical guides to choosing the right format, asking the right questions and preparing your event on the Garonne.
The Garonne in Bordeaux is a tidal river, a detail that's often overlooked but can shape the timing, boarding and running of your trip.
Private EventsFor a hen or stag do that breaks away from the usual formats, the Garonne offers a setting that's both festive and out of the ordinary.
Private EventsFor a birthday that stands out from the ordinary, a privately hired boat on the Garonne offers a changing backdrop and a bespoke atmosphere.
Private EventsWithout replacing the ceremony or the main reception, a moment on the water can offer the bride and groom and their guests a suspended, special moment.
Practical TipsEvery season brings a different atmosphere to the Garonne: here's what sets spring, summer, autumn and winter trips apart.
Practical TipsBetween the golden light on the river and Bordeaux's skyline lighting up, the sunset slot is one of the most sought-after.
Practical TipsBooking a boat through a brokerage agency isn't the same as hiring directly from an operator: here are the differences worth knowing.
DiscoverySeeing Bordeaux from the water completely changes your perspective on its heritage, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
EventsThe boat isn't just for evenings: a private brunch or lunch offers a different setting to bring together family, friends or colleagues during the day.
WeddingsAn intimate setting, a river, a city as a backdrop: the Garonne lends itself well to a moment as personal as a marriage proposal.
Practical GuideBooking ahead avoids a lot of disappointment: here are some pointers for planning your event on the Garonne without last-minute stress.
CorporateSomewhere between the office and home, after-work drinks on the water offer a different setting to bring a team closer together without organising a big event.
Practical GuideBuffet, table service, an outside caterer: catering options vary between partner operators. Here are the questions worth asking.
Practical GuideAccessibility varies significantly from one boat to another. Here are the essential questions to ask before booking for a group that includes people with reduced mobility.
Practical GuideBehind every boat in the Sein'ario network is a different partner operator. Here are the criteria that guide the choice depending on your event.
EventsA natural backdrop, architectural heritage, changing light: the Garonne offers a sought-after setting for filming and photo shoots in Bordeaux.
Practical GuideSailing under Bordeaux's bridges is one of the standout moments of an event on the Garonne, but it comes with a few constraints worth knowing about.
CorporateA works council or association outing has its own particular constraints: a shared budget, a large group, and organisation split between several people. Here's how to approach it.
StudentThe key points for organising a student society party on the Garonne in Bordeaux, from cruising to managing the atmosphere and logistics.
GuideA boat brings a rare setting to an event, but it also comes with rules that a conventional venue doesn't have. Here's how to structure your project in Bordeaux, without any nasty surprises.
ComparisonBoth formats offer a unique setting, but they don't answer the same needs. Let's compare them point by point for an event in Bordeaux.
CorporateA boat gives a corporate event a strong identity. Here are the possible formats and the things to watch out for when planning a professional event in Bordeaux.