![]() The Gironde, formed at the confluence of the River Dordogne (and the River Isle) with the Garonne, is Europe’s largest estuary. Cadillac pontoon should be avoided at this time but the phenomenon is not especially dangerous for experienced boaters in adequate craft if one keeps bows to the flood, to ride it, and a centre-stream position. The Garonne Mascaret At Equinoctial (and other) Spring flood tides a mascaret (tidal bore) may form, particularly between PK31 Barsac and PK65 Begles, travelling up the river against the current.Specific advice may be obtained from the VNF office at Castets ecluse – 05 56 62 83 07 or 06 62 99 63 91 (speak to Jean-Christophe who very knowledgeable and helpful) – or from the VNF regional office at Cadillac 05 56 62 66 50.Going downstream to Bordeaux, leave Castets at local high water to carry the outgoing tide and river current. ![]()
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