Boat trip on the Vézère River
40 minutes of relaxation, between nature and history
From June 18 to September 20, 2026
Terrasson, the first town in Dordogne crossed by the Vézère River through its very centre, welcomes you aboard “Le Vézère”, a covered boat with 34 seats.
Alternating commentary and moments of pure tranquillity, your guide will take you back in time and along the river’s course, telling you the story of the Vézère and the traditional barge boatmen.
On board the barge “Le Vézère”, you will discover how economic prosperity in the Périgord region was built around the river and thanks to it. The Terrasson area once produced table wine in abundance before the great phylloxera crisis. The last barge ceased operating in Terrasson in 1937 because of competition from the railway.
This discovery cruise will also give you a fresh perspective on the old town and on the natural heritage of the Vézère. You will then want only one thing: to explore the ramparts, streets and alleyways… and the Gardens of the Imagination.
Tickets available from the boat pilot at Place de la Libération, near the landing stage
From June 19 to June 30
Thursday to Sunday
11:30 am – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
July
Closed on Mondays
Every day: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
August
Closed on Mondays
Every day: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
From September 1 to September 14
Thursday to Sunday
11:30 am – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Groups
Booking: +33 (0)5 53 50 86 82
gabare@ville-terrasson.com
Boarding
Quai du Lavoir, beside the Old Bridge (left bank)
Prices
Individual prices
Adults: €5.50
Young people (ages 10 to 18): €4.00
Children (under 10, accompanied): Free
On presentation of your adult individual boat ticket, you benefit from the reduced rate at the Gardens of the Imagination: €7.00 instead of €8.50.
Group prices
Adults: €4.50 from 20 paying visitors
School groups and leisure centres: €3.50
Please note:
- Tickets are non-refundable. They may be postponed to another date depending on availability.
- Only cash and cheque payments are accepted.
- Cheques must be made payable to the French Public Treasury.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs are allowed on a leash. Owners are responsible for keeping them calm.