Chateaux & Terroirs, on the Bordeaux wine roads
Do you have only a few hours to discover the Bordeaux wine country? Then this "flying visit" is just for you! Are you interested in seeing mythical châteaux in the Médoc? Famous estates in Saint-Emilion? The "golden" wines of Sauternais? Yes, but there is so much more! Bordeaux also has plenty of lesser-known appellations, small family estates, affordable wines, etc.
- A good overview for a first visit
- Tour conducted by official guides with professional card, in French and in English
- An attractive price for a first discovery of the Bordeaux vineyards
- Discover the amazing underground church of Saint-Emilion
- Due to the European Heritage Days on September 22, the destination is the Médoc on that day.
With this tour you will discover the diversity of the Bordeaux wines during an afternoon session every week. The destination is different every day and each one has its own special charms!
Summer period 2024 :
Saint-Emilion, the name of a famous charming village and of delicious wines, on Monday & Sunday.You will start with the visit of the amazing underground church in the Saint-Emilion village followed by a guided tour in the small streets. Then the tour continues with a visit to one wine estate in Saint-Emilion appellation or surroundings where you will learn about the winemaking process by discovering the vat room, the cellars with all the barrels, etc.. A tasting of 2 wines will be offered.
The Medoc on Tuesdays & Saturdays and Entre-deux-Mers on Thursdays with the visit of 2 wineries and wine tasting. Your guide will remind you at this point that you first of all taste wine with your eyes and nose!
Visit the Graves and Sauternais on Wednesdays to discover two beautiful wineries and taste all the colors of the wines, one in Graves and one in Sauternais.
Bourg & Blaye on Fridays is a nice wine region North of Bordeaux along the Gironde Estuary; two familial properties will open their doors to show you how they make the wine; a tasting of 2 wines at each chateau is on the program.
Departure at 1:30pm / drop-off at 6:30pm
From 02 November: one Saturday departure per week to Saint-Emilion.
IMPORTANT:
The tour is not available for children under 5 because of security and insurance reasons.
Due to the European Heritage Days on September 22, the destination is the Médoc on that day.
Organized by Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Good to know
Duration
What's included
Professional guide, transportation by coach, visit of 1 winery including wine tasting (limited by the French law), entrance to the underground church of Saint-Emilion or visit of 2 wineries and wine tasting in the other wine regions.
Not included
Personal expenses
Number of participants
Good to know
Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time
Please present one ticket per person; the tour is not available for children under 5 (no babies).
Meeting point
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
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Answer from Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Dear Yuki, We thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to read that you were unhappy with certain points of your tour. This half-day trip lasts 5 hours but includes the transport, the visits of the winery and the underground church, that's why there is not a lot of free time in the village. According to the size of the group, if you want we offer others tours with smaller group of 8 persons. We hope you will keep good memories of Bordeaux and we are looking forward to seeing you here again. Best regards, Bordeaux Tourist Office team
Answer from Monsieur l'Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Dear Sir, We are sorry to read that you were unhappy with certain points of your tour. We hope that you enjoyed your tour despite that and thank you for your review. Best regards. Bordeaux Tourism Office Team