Chateaux & Terroirs, Half-day wine tour
On the Bordeaux wine roads
For you, Bordeaux is… the legendary Médoc châteaux route? The renowned names of Saint-Emilion? The gold of Sauternais? Yes, but not only that! Explore the Bordeaux vineyards from East to West, from North to South, depending on the days 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.
From March 15 to October 29 at 1:30 PM:
- Monday and Sunday (except on Sunday, September 21st, when the visit will be in the Médoc wine region): Visit Saint-Emilion, a medieval village with its cobbled streets listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its underground monolithic church. Then, discover its vineyard with a tour and wine tasting at a Château.
- Tuesday and Saturday: Explore the Médoc, renowned for its famous appellations, with two visits and tastings at Châteaux.
- Wednesday: Discover the Graves and Sauternais regions, with two Château visits and tastings. Enjoy wines from both Graves and Sauternais.
- Thursday: Immerse yourself in the Entre-deux-Mers, a wild and intimate region, with two visits and tastings at Châteaux.
- Friday: Wander through the Citadel of Blaye, a Vauban fortress listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a guided tour. Then, explore the vineyards of Bourg or Blaye, authentic and friendly, with a tour and wine tasting at a Château.
Departure from the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 1:30 PM, return at 6:30 PM.
From Saturday, November 1 to March 28 : One departure at 1:30 PM on Saturdays to Saint-Emilion.
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.
Good to know
Duration
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.
Bourg & Blaye: 1 tour and tasting of 2 wines at a Château, and a visit to the Citadel.
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.
Answer from Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Dear Mr Lopez, We thank you for your message and are glad to see that you appreciated our wine tour. We are very sorry to hear that you felt unfairly treated in Saint Emilion. Our team welcome people from many countries in the world and we give equal attention and respect to all of our visitors, wherever they come from. This situation was doubtlessly due to a misunderstanding but we understand your feeling and apologize for this. We will communicate your feedback to our guide so that she could pay extra attention in any similar situation. We hope that this incident did not affect your overall appreciation and that you enjoyed you trip to Bordeaux. Best regards The Bordeaux Tourist Office team