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Spend a day sipping French reds and whites in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol wine region. Departing from Bordeaux, visit two chateaux to taste the region’s famous wines and wander the streets of beautiful Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spend a half-day in the charming medieval town of Saint-Emilion on a  trip from Bordeaux. Explore the best of this UNESCO-listed village, including a wine tasting at a grand cru wine estate, a walk along the historic city walls, and visits to unique artist galleries and studios. Enjoy some free time in Saint-Emilion, too.

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A must for visiting gourmets, this intimate tasting session will introduce you to the highlight cheeses of France, as well as decadent Bordeaux wines. Pick between morning and evening sessions, and come prepared with an appetite: you’ll venture into the restaurant’s “100 cheese cellar,” and will enjoy nibbles of nine different French cheeses. You’ll also indulge in tastings of three different local wines to go alongside.

Discover Bordeaux’s delights with a local foodie on this small-group walking tour, with numbers capped at just 10 travelers to ensure a genuine exchange. Taste a glass of organic Bordeaux, sample chocolate bonbons by an award-winning female chocolatier, sample a hazelnut treat from a local family business, and enjoy a traditional French lunch at a classic bistro in the heart of Saint-Pierre. Hear tales about the city along the way.

Enjoy a full day of exploring the beautiful Médoc region on a wine tour from Bordeaux. The Médoc region is responsible for some of the best wines that are produced in Bordeaux, and it’s an excellent place to go wine tasting in France. Stop at multiple wineries housed in magnificent chateaux. The idyllic surroundings, renowned vineyards, and historic castles make this a perfect day trip from Bordeaux.

Discover the subterranean cellars and winemaking secrets of the Bordeaux wine region on a half-day tour from Bordeaux. Admire sweeping vistas of the picturesque countryside as you travel by air-conditioned coach to prestigious wineries in the appellations of either Saint-Emillion or Mèdoc. Descend into the ancient cellars and see oak barrels of refined wines before marveling at expansive sprawls of vineyards. Pamper your palate with delicious samples of wine and gain fascinating insight into the wines’ delicate flavors and meticulous manufacture.

Take a leisurely midday break with a lunch cruise through Bordeaux on the Garonne River. Sip a welcome apéritif as you settle in for the cruise, then dine on a lovely 3-course lunch prepared on board with seasonal and regional ingredients. As you eat lunch, watch the sights of this UNESCO-listed city drift past – including Quai Richelieu, Pont de Pierre, Place de la Bourse and the Basilica of St Michael.

Enjoy the idyllic scenery and world-class wines on a half-day wine tour of the Médoc region from Bordeaux. Visit two classified growth chateaux wine estates for guided wine tastings. Admire the spectacular scenery surrounding them and along the drives. Pass other famous chateaux, such as Palmer and Chateaux Margaux.

Spend an afternoon wine tasting in the French countryside in one of two famous wine regions – St-Emilion or Medoc – during a tour from Bordeaux. On this half-day tour, stop at two charming châteaux to sample the local wines. Nibble on French cheese and cured meats with fresh bread as you sip. Cap off the small-group tour with a mini-class, during which you'll learn some wine-tasting tips from an expert.

Delve into the culinary wonderland of Bordeaux with a 3-hour gourmet food tour. Join your knowledgeable foodie guide for a walking tour of the city, stopping in beloved local shops to sample things like chocolate, cheese or bread. At the end of the tour, enjoy all the specialties you gathered in our apartment in the center of Bordeaux accompanied by a glass of wine.

Explore the scenic, UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion wine region, and don’t worry about orchestrating the logistics yourself: with round-trip transportation from central Bordeaux via air-conditioned minivan, this tour makes getting around a breeze. During this half-day, small-group outing, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the 9th-century village of Saint-Émilion, a visit to a Classified Growth château, and a tasting of several exceptional wines, plus aperitif snacks.

Bordeaux is famous for its delicate wines, but picking out the diverse scents and flavors in your glass requires a refined palate. On this wine-lover’s tasting tour, visit a traditional 18th-century Bordeaux winery for a guided tasting session. Sample four of the wines in production—with local cheeses and dried fruits—and learn how wine and food are paired. You’ll also have plenty of time to visit the cellars and vineyards.

Up the ante in your wine-tasting game with a 2-hour small-group wine tasting workshop in Bordeaux. Learn  from a knowledgeable wine guide about some of France's illustrious wine regions, get advice on proper wine tasting methods and find out how to distinguish the various flavors and aromas in the wine. Sample eight wines from around France, including Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, as you nibble on local bread, cured meats and cheeses. Cap off your fun educational experience with a wine-blending workshop, during which you'll create a custom blend of your own wine.

Savor the famous wines of the Medoc region with a small-group wine tasting and chateaux tour from Bordeaux. Travel through scenic hills and vineyards to some of the best-known appellations of the Bordeaux wine region. Sip the full-bodied wines at two wine estates.

During our culinary walk, you can taste the Basque specialties that we have selected for you. Charcuterie, cheese, also discover the best Basque sweets from Biarritz or Espelette pepper in all its forms. Between each stage, we will take a few breaks at the most beautiful and authentic places in the city. Your guide will share with you information and anecdotes to know. An ideal walk to approach Biarritz at the beginning of your stay and learn more about the Basque Country. Generous portions, come on an empty stomach!

Experience the beauty of St-Emilion by bike on this day-long wine-tasting tour from Bordeaux. Begin with a guided walking tour of this UNESCO-listed city, then enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the verdant countryside. Learn the history of St-Emilion wine country as you to cycle past famous chateaux, stop at a lovely vineyard for lunch and a wine-tasting class, and visit a classified-growth estate to sample fine local varietals.

Saint-Emilion is both a UNESCO-listed town and home to some of Bordeaux’s most famous red wines, and this small-group tasting tour from Bordeaux makes it possible to experience both in one afternoon. Learn the secrets of winemaking and ‘terroir’ on a tour and tasting at a Grand Cru winery; sip wines in a Saint-Emilion wine cellar; and pair fine Bordeaux reds with delicious cheeses and charcuterie at a family-run winery.

Experience the true taste of Bordeaux and taste the region's famous wine at a local winery, just steps from Place Gambetta. With two brothers as hosts, you will taste three traditional grape varieties while listening to simple but interesting explanations about wine and its production. Other perks include a platter of Basque country cheese and ham.

Since 1873, Château Saint-Georges Cote Pavie has belonged to the same family. Today, the 5th generation manages the property in order to make the most of this magnificent terroir. Saint-Georges Côte Pavie is an exceptional property for the quality of its terroir on the ideal location of the famous hillside of Pavie. The wines produced have always been renowned for their elegance, their finesse and their ability to age. During your visit, you will dive into the heart of the vineyard to discover the exceptional and unique environment of our property. We will also discuss the entire specific vinification process of our wines as well as their aging in our cellar. To end this moment, we will make you taste a selection of three of our best vintages in Saint-Emilion Grand Cru including our Grand Cru Classé!

Immerse yourself in Bordeaux’s wine history, walk its UNESCO-listed streets, and enjoy a sommelier-led wine and cheese tasting on this gourmet walking tour. In the afternoon, meet in central Bordeaux and set off on foot: you’ll explore its atmospheric neighborhoods, will learn about its vinous history at the Cité du Vin museum, will glimpse its historic landmarks, and more. Afterwards, finish with a tutored tasting and pairing session in an evocative location.

Saint Émilion is one of Bordeaux’s most famous wine appellations and its picturesque vineyards offer an idyllic backdrop for a cycling tour. On this tour, travel even further on an electric-powered bike, enjoy wine tasting at two different chateaux wineries, tuck into a picnic lunch amid the vineyards, and visit the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Emilion.

Savor the wines and medieval streets of Saint-Emilion on this half-day small-group tour from Bordeaux. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan and venture into the leafy vineyards of the Saint-Emilion wine region. Visit a Grand Cru winery to learn about its winemaking processes, and enjoy tastings of its merlot wines. Lastly, enjoy a walking tour of UNESCO-protected Saint-Emilion village before sampling more wines at a traditional wine bar. Wine tastings and transport included.

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Bordeaux wine with this 1h30 min wine workshop. Begin with an overview of the Bordeaux region from your professional wine guide. Learn about wine terminology such as 'terroir' and 'appellation' as you taste wines from the Bordeaux region from appeations such as Saint Emilion, Medoc, Pomerol, Fronsac etc. Learn how to identify a wine's aromas and flavors and how to interpret the color of a wine. As you taste, you'll no doubt start to develop – or enhance existing – preferences for these different wine characteristics. This is a skill that will serve you well long after you leave the class, since you'll learn how to not only identify but also describe the wines you like best.