River yacht charter & license-free river boats on the Valence sur Baise
Last updated on 8 April 2025
Treat yourself to a unique stay in the heart of a multi-faceted city and take the time to fully enjoy your vacation among history, architecture, activities and gastronomy. Valence-sur-Baïse has everything to satisfy young and old, especially if you opt for a family river cruise along the Baïse.
The southern bastide of Condom
Located in the department of Gers, in the Midi-Pyrénées region, the town of Valence-sur-Baïse is an old bastide founded at the end of the 13th century on the border of the territory of Count Géraud d'Armagnac and the Flaran Abbey. Left in ruins around the Bastide de Valence, you can still see the 8-meter-high ramparts from that period, as well as one of its gates, the Porte d'Spain, known as the "hedgehog".
Illuminated in the evening, these walls offer pleasant moments for night-time strollers who, after marveling at these historical remains, are invited to dine inone of the restaurants surrounding the arcades of the church of Valence-sur-Baïse. You will be able to sample Condom's culinary specialties and local products such as duck Alicuit, goose foie gras and Gascon beef, accompanied by floc de Gascogne, a wine made from Gascon grapes.
discovering Valence-sur-Baïse
On the Baïse, treat yourself to a magnificent river cruise with yacht charters in Valence and enjoy this beautiful, relaxing trip from the side of your river boat. As you follow the river, let yourself be charmed by the lush green landscape along the banks and immortalize the herons, squirrels, kingfishers and various species of ducks, which will gladly pose for a few photos.
During a short hike outside the village, don't miss a visit to the famous Flaran Abbey, where you can attend concerts or the exhibition on the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Want to find out more about local produce? Valence-sur-Baïse invites you to discover and taste its fruit and vegetables during the regional organic farmers market, but especially during the Valence-sur-Baïse en fête festival, held in mid-June. Dance, music, food, various games and horse races will be on the program.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 1 209 |
|---|---|
| Average price per week | $2,340 |
| Minimum weekly price | $647 |
| Maximum price per week | $5,771 |