Chateaux & Terroirs, Half-day wine tour
For you, Bordeaux means… the legendary Médoc Castle Route? The great names of Saint-Émilion? The golden wines of Sauternes? Yes—but that’s not all! Explore the Bordeaux vineyards from east to west, from north to south, depending on the day of the week.
- Tour conducted by official guides with professional card, in French and in English.
- An attractive price for a first discovery of the Bordeaux vineyards.
- Bilingual tour in French and English.
- PLEASE NOTE: Exceptionally, on Saturday, September 5: tour to Saint-Émilion instead of Médoc
- PLEASE NOTE: Exceptionally, on Sunday, September 20: tour to Médoc instead of Saint-Émilion
Explore the Bordeaux vineyards throughout the week through a variety of complementary destinations. Each half-day includes château visits and tastings, offering the chance to discover accessible wines full of character.
- Monday: Immerse yourself in the vineyards of Bourg & Blaye. Start with a fresh, lively white wine, perfect for a light tasting, followed by a warm, smooth red wine that is easy to enjoy. Two château visits and tastings included.
- Tuesday & Saturday: Explore the Médoc, in the north of the Bordeaux wine region. Taste two structured and elegant red wines, powerful yet accessible, appealing to all. Two château visits and tastings included.
- Wednesday:Discover the Graves and Sauternes regions. Be surprised by the diversity of wines: a fresh and fruity red, a crisp and aromatic dry white, or a rich and smooth Sauternes-style sweet white, each easy to taste and full of character. Two château visits and tastings included.
- Thursday & Sunday: Visit Saint-Émilion, a medieval village with cobbled streets listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and step inside its monolithic underground church. Then explore its vineyards through a visit and tasting. Enjoy the estate’s red wines—generous, balanced, and easy to appreciate—perfect for discovering the elegance of Saint-Émilion.
- Friday: Wander through the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers. Discover the freshness of Bordeaux white wines, ideal for a simple and enjoyable tasting. Light, crisp, and aromatic, they offer a refreshing experience, perfect for awakening your palate and fully appreciating the terroir.
Departure from the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 1:30 PM, return at 6:30 PM.
It is mandatory to present an e-ticket per person, either downloaded or printed, to board the bus.
Organized by the Bordeaux Metropolitan Tourist Office and Convention Bureau.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Exceptionally, on Saturday, September 5: tour to Saint-Émilion.
- Exceptionally, on Sunday, September 20: tour to Médoc.
Good to know
What's included
The guide, transport by coach.
Saint-Emilion: 1 tour and tasting of 2 wines at a Château, and access to the monolithic church.
Other destinations: 2 tours and tastings of 2 wines at Châteaux.
Not included
Personal expenses
Number of participants
Good to know
Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Each participant must present their e-ticket, either downloaded or printed, to board the bus; babies and children under 5 years old are not accepted for safety reasons.
A person under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and is not allowed to taste the wine.
