Barbecue boat at Moulin de Porchères: the unusual grilling cruise near Domaine du Dahu

Some activities are still talked about long after the holiday ends. The barbecue boat at Moulin de Porchères is one of them. A stone's throw from Libourne, this guinguette set on the bank of the Isle river offers an experience as convivial as it is unexpected: sailing on the water while grilling a good meal, with friends or family. For guests of the Domaine du Dahu, it is one of the most memorable outings to add to the programme.

A donut-shaped barbecue boat

The concept has everything going for it. Picture a licence-free electric boat, round like a donut, with a real barbecue in its centre. All around it, a circular bench seats around ten people facing each other, almost with their feet in the water. You climb aboard, fire up the grill, and let yourself glide along the river. You don't need to be a sailor: it is easy to handle, the boat moves gently, and that is the whole point — taking your time.

A 2.5-hour cruise on the Isle

The trip lasts about two and a half hours and winds along the Isle, a peaceful river classified as a Natura 2000 nature area. The scenery is idyllic: wooded banks, reflections on the water, birds and silence. You sail at a leisurely pace, cut the motor to watch, then move on again. Meanwhile the barbecue is going and the smell of grilling mingles with the river air.

The Moulin de Porchères guinguette prepares a meal basket to grill on board, which makes the whole thing very simple: no shopping, no logistics, just climb aboard and enjoy. It is an activity where you cook, you share, you chat — a real moment of togetherness, far from the usual outings.

Who is it for, and for what occasion?

• Stays with friends: an original activity that brings the group together around a meal and a gentle cruise.
• Hen and stag parties: the perfect unusual experience to mark the occasion, in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
• Family outings: children love the idea of a barbecue boat, and the slow pace suits everyone.
• Occasions to celebrate: a birthday, a reunion, a celebration — the grilling cruise turns a meal into a memory.

Combining the barbecue boat with a stay at Domaine du Dahu

The Domaine du Dahu is located in Sablons, in the Gironde, less than 40 minutes from Bordeaux and very close to Libourne. The Moulin de Porchères lies in the same area, which makes the barbecue boat an easy getaway to fit into a stay with us. A perfect day is easy to picture: the grilling cruise on the Isle for lunch, then a return to the estate for a quiet afternoon by the lake and a long evening in the privacy of the property.

For groups who book the whole estate, this activity fits naturally into a festive weekend. If you are organising a group stay in the Gironde, the barbecue boat ranks high among our ideas for hen and stag party activities around the estate.

Practical information and booking

The availability of the barbecue boat, its prices and booking arrangements should be checked directly with the guinguette. Moulin de Porchères communicates mainly through its Moulin de Porchères Facebook page, where you will find up-to-date information and a way to book your slot. Remember to plan ahead, especially in high season and for a group.

Barbecue boat prices at Moulin de Porchères

• Barbecue boat cruise: €39 per adult.
• Children under 10: €24.50. Free for children aged 0 to 2.
• The price includes a seat on board the boat and the meal basket from the Moulin guinguette.

These prices are given as a guide only and are subject to change. For up-to-date prices and to book your slot, contact the guinguette directly through the Moulin de Porchères Facebook page.