Unique things to do in Gironde

All food is included :) Hygienic measures : group of 10 people maximum. Hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting ! Food is life but safety first After Paris and Nice, we really had to start a food tour in Bordeaux ! The best city for food (and wine) lovers in our country. We walked every single street of center Bordeaux with our local guides to offer you a fine selection of what we do best in this beautiful region of south west. Local specialities of course but not only ! Sexy platter of charcuterie and cheese, best cannelés in town and we had to try them all to make a choice (our job is so hard haha), fresh oyster, our best burger, amazing foccacia and some sweet surprises too ! Gourmet street food is life. (Tastings may vary with seasonal products - quality & quantity) (VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME) ▶ What this tour is about ✔ - Many tastings to share - Calories - A nice walk in Bordeaux - What locals eat - Lots of fun - Funny/bad jokes - Pictures and souvenirs - Smiles - A list of serious recommendations in Bordeaux - New friends from all around the world

Come and discover the specificities and unique characteristics of Bordeaux wines through our selection of 3 typical wines of the left bank of Garonne river, right bank and the exceptional terroirs of Bordeaux. During this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way. We will tell you the history of the vineyard since the arrival of the Romans until today. We introduce you to the art of tasting with simple words and explanations. We aim at showing how accessible wine tasting can be when you get told good tips. During this tasting you can also eat our selection of cheese and ham from beautiful Basque country. The history of Bordeaux wine and the art of tasting will have no more secret to you.

Making your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine will be a very special moment : you will experience the tasting of 3 different types of wine from the left bank of Garonne river, the right bank and the Graves. Those 3 groups are the most typical ones from Bordeaux vineyard, of international renown. During the first part of this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way. In the second part of your journey, they will teach you how to become a real Winemaker! You will make your own wine, by mixing your own blend using different grape varieties. Thanks to this atypical class, you will get to discover emblematic grape varieties of Bordeaux vineyard and even the art of blending your own cuvée. You will get help and explanations at every step of your creation so that you get the chance to take your precious nectar home. If you're motivated, you will even get to label and close your bottle yourself!

Discover Bordeaux before the others! Have you heard that Bordeaux is often called "la Belle Endormie" - The Sleeping Beauty? So why not to discover the city when it is awakening. If you are an early bird too, let's join me for a nice walk in the morning lights, when the city is still quiet, not crowded, stroll on the riverside, enjoy a coffee on a lovely place and try some of our local delicacies to start the day sweetly Other things to note The tour is flexible, if you want to change the program :)

Join me in the local shop where we will start your experience. Allow me to understand your style and desires for your unique shopping experience as we chat about what you like and dislike. I know from experience how difficult it can be to find something unique and personal when trying to shop in a new city when you have limited time and no local knowledge. I will be so keen to help you. I spent three years exploring the hidden gems of Bordeaux, so let me show you the very best of my home town—from vintage boutiques to designer workshops, not forgetting concept stores and luxury addresses. Soak up authentic Bordeaux by discovering atypical places with a real identity with exclusive collections and unique pieces, and especially meeting passionate people who will extend the best of welcomes. Let yourself be guided by the Bordeaux spirit and random cobbled streets. I'm sure the charm of the city, combined with my passion for local fashion, will make you have a pretty adventure. I look forward to helping you find your own unique Bordeaux shopping experience. Other things to note Tips: wear comfy shoes; dress comfortably and easily—we are going to try on a lot of clothes.

Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco, and visit two wineries (a top winery classified Grand Cru Classé and a family-run estate Grand Cru) during a 5 hours guided tour with me, a fun & knowledgeable local guide speaking English. Your tour includes 2 wineries visit (introduction about the history of the estate and technical informations about how to make the wine), 5 wines tasting minimum in total and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat & bread at the 1° or 2nd winery) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit. I will drive through the vineyard of Saint-Emilion in my van and we will visit together the famous medieval village dating from the Middle Age. The wine tours are in English & French. I offer 2 wines tours : morning (8.30am-1.15pm) & afternoon (1.30pm-6.30pm) The meeting point is in Bordeaux at : 1 place de stalingrad, in front of LCL Bank (with a beautiful view of the bridge :)) Make sure to have breakfast or lunch before ! (only small portions of cheese, cured meat, chocolate & crackers will be served at the first or second winery OR Macaroons & cannelés in the village of saint-emilion). During the high season I organize the tour with my co-host Emmanuel.

All food is included :) Hygienic measures : group of 10 people maximum. Hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting ! Food is life but safety first After Paris and Nice, we really had to start a food tour in Bordeaux ! The best city for food (and wine) lovers in our country. We walked every single street of center Bordeaux with our local guides to offer you a fine selection of what we do best in this beautiful region of south west. Local specialities of course but not only ! Sexy platter of charcuterie and cheese, best cannelés in town and we had to try them all to make a choice (our job is so hard haha), fresh oyster, our best burger, amazing foccacia and some sweet surprises too ! Gourmet street food is life. (Tastings may vary with seasonal products - quality & quantity) (VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME) ▶ What this tour is about ✔ - Many tastings to share - Calories - A nice walk in Bordeaux - What locals eat - Lots of fun - Funny/bad jokes - Pictures and souvenirs - Smiles - A list of serious recommendations in Bordeaux - New friends from all around the world

Come and discover the specificities and unique characteristics of Bordeaux wines through our selection of 3 typical wines of the left bank of Garonne river, right bank and the exceptional terroirs of Bordeaux. During this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way. We will tell you the history of the vineyard since the arrival of the Romans until today. We introduce you to the art of tasting with simple words and explanations. We aim at showing how accessible wine tasting can be when you get told good tips. During this tasting you can also eat our selection of cheese and ham from beautiful Basque country. The history of Bordeaux wine and the art of tasting will have no more secret to you.

Photo tour in Bordeaux - the most beautiful spots of "the Port de la Lune" Take a stroll with me through the historic city center of Bordeaux, the southern gem of France, known as "little Paris", "the Port de la Lune", and "the sleeping beauty". I will take a photo of you in the most wonderful architectural and atmospheric locations: on the banks of the ancient Garonne River, near the world's largest reflecting pool, as well as near the port of Cailhau, the Gross Clos, the Cathedral of St. Andre and the Basilica of St. Michel. We can sit in a typical French cafe on the terrace, have a coffee or a glass of wine. We'll create memorable photo memories. At the same time, I will tell you the secrets of this city that few people know about.

Welcome to the Vignoble Pestoury, All visits are done by a family member: Isabelle, Bertrand or Marie If weather permits it, we start the visit outdoors as close as possible to the vineyards to explain the history of the vineyard, its evolution over generations, the terroir, grapes varitals and our culture choices, including our conversion to organic agriculture since 2020. This is a moment of explanation that will be changing and based on the plant life-cycle The visit continues with a stop at the cellar to understand everything about the winemaking process, whether for whites, rosés, or reds. Eventually it's wine time! Choice of 5 wines from: Bordeaux dry white, Moelleux, Bordeaux Rosé, different Cotes de Bordeaux Red and sparkling ( Subject to the availability of our wines at the time of the visit ), grape juice is available for the little ones. It is a tasting that will be commented for each wine with an introduction to the different appellations and characteristics of the Bordeaux vineyard in the first part.

Join me as we eat our way across Bordeaux's best boulangeries (bakeries), all of which are recipients of French culinary awards. Each bakery is in a different, vibrant neighbourhood of Bordeaux and along the way I'll share with you its history and my own personal experiences of the neighbourhood. Come hungry!!! @bordeauxbestboulangeries - Insta AS OF OCTOBER 2022 ALL PASTRIES AND A DRINK ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

We will start by showing you around, not just any place! Enter one of the most emblematic cellars of Bordeaux, steeped in history and founded in 1973. Explore some 2,000 references in the company of your host, who will take the opportunity to give you a presentation of the different appellations of Bordeaux. End the visit by entering our "Petit Paradis" and admire the collection of vintages available to you. Once the visit is over, we will start tasting 2 or 3 wines depending on the formula chosen. You will have the possibility to select yourself the appellations you want to taste. Then let yourself be guided by your senses and the words of your host. Savor this moment and become an expert in Bordeaux wines!

Making your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine will be a very special moment : you will experience the tasting of 3 different types of wine from the left bank of Garonne river, the right bank and the Graves. Those 3 groups are the most typical ones from Bordeaux vineyard, of international renown. During the first part of this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way. In the second part of your journey, they will teach you how to become a real Winemaker! You will make your own wine, by mixing your own blend using different grape varieties. Thanks to this atypical class, you will get to discover emblematic grape varieties of Bordeaux vineyard and even the art of blending your own cuvée. You will get help and explanations at every step of your creation so that you get the chance to take your precious nectar home. If you're motivated, you will even get to label and close your bottle yourself!

You’ll visit 2 different Chateaux (wineries) and explore the enchanting village of St Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will meet you in front of the Bordeaux Office du Tourisme* just look for the sign 'Bordeaux Wine Trails'. We will then drive you towards Pomerol / St Emilion vineyard and will share with you informations about Bordeaux’s vineyards and test your wine knowledge. You’ll see some of the region’s fabulous scenery. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion to explore its thousand-year-old history and visit 2 local wineries with tasting included. We’ll finish the afternoon on a tasty note with a french aperitif shared with a glass of Bordeaux! (2 winery fees included in the price) Other things to note : Make sure to have lunch before! (only small portions of local delicacies will be served at the last tasting) Wear comfortable shoes (cobblestones in Saint-Emilion) Not suitable for children under 12 yo. Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives. *MEETING POINT TIME: 1st of November to March 31th : 1:50PM 1st of April to October 31st: 1:30PM

A sweet visit to discover Bordeaux with indulgence! The city center of Bordeaux is full of architectural jewels but also ... sweet specialties, to taste at any time of the day! I suggest you follow me for 2 hours in the city center of Bordeaux to taste 4 sweet specialties from the Girondine capital, each made in a traditional way and with respect for the products ... and your taste buds! While appreciating these specialties, I will guide you in the city to discover the main monuments of Bordeaux and tell you about its history and its peculiarities. You will see in particular the Grosse Cloche, the Cathedral, the Palais Rohan, the Place Gambetta, the Golden Triangle and of course the Grand Theater, a masterpiece of the 18th century ... and many other places! A 2 hour visit all in sugar & discovery! ** If you have allergies or intolerances, you can communicate it to me beforehand in order to adapt the tastings **

Our journey will start in the inner center of Bordeaux, on the "Allées de Tourny", where we will meet. Then we will head towards Saint Emilion, the famous and scenic village surrounded by vineyards. We will meet the owners of a "grand cru", who will show us their château, vineyards, cellar and will share the history of the family over the past centuries. Guided by the owners and advised by their expertise, you will then start the wine tasting including different vintages. Finally, you will have the opportunity to contemplate several world class chateaux of the Bordeaux region.

At Château Haute-Nauve, we offer a visit from the foot of the vine to the bottle by a member of the family, Marie-Anne or Florent ( Mother and Son ) We will start by offering you a tour of the vineyard. Initially, we will explain the history of our family estate for 4 generations, the history of the name Saint Emilion, its specificities, its various varietals. We will show you one of our parcels of Cabernet Franc, planted in 1988 and then at the same time, a plot of Cabernet Franc which is much older. We will explain the differences between a young vine and an elderly vine. We will end the vineyard tour, showing you a UNIQUE device in the area. A windmill with a large bottle of wine 6 meters high. This big bottle actually hides a boiler. During the spring jellies from March to the Mi-Mai, our bourgeons can unfortunately freeze. If the vine is affected, we may lose some or all of the future harvest. We will then go to the winery, we will explain the whole production process to you ( fermentation, climbing, cleaning etc... ). The visit will end in our barrel cellar, or we will explain our entry methods to you. You will have the opportunity to taste 3 wines from the estate. Possible tours in English

1:50 p.m.: meeting in front of the tourist office in Bordeaux. Your guide will welcome you and explain the program of the day. 2pm: departure. This half day will begin with a visit to a wine property in Graves or Pessac-Léognan appelation, certified organic. You will learn how the wines are made, visit the vat room and the barrel cellar before tasting the wines of the property (red and white, 2 minimum). Then we will cross the Garonne river to discover a different part of the Bordeaux vineyard: Entre-deux-Mers. Nicknamed "Little Tuscany", it is a hilly area that produces a wide variety of wines. You will visit a second winery followed by a tasting of at least 3 wines. At the end of this day, you will have discovered a little-visited part of the vineyard and enjoyed very different wines. 6:30 p.m.: return to Bordeaux (+/- 15 min.).

I will teach you how to make dough brioche, and then shaping in its various forms: brioche molded to share, braided brioche, brioche individual head or sugar, and galette kings bordelaise. And during the shoot we can make a chocolate mousse irresistibly greedy.

Let's meet at LA GROSSE CLOCHE in cours victor hugo to begin a large visit around the old Bordeaux I'll introduce you history, tips and tricks to discover my city and the soul of south west lifestyle as a local. After my beloved area: St Michel , Ste Croix a romantic quarter, we'll have a stroll in "the belly of Bordeaux": this amazing market call The Capucin's. In the capucin"s central market , we'll discover a special atmospher and learn about local specialities, pastries, restaurants... We could talk about your stay, to visit the best of the city and many informations about other things to,do around : wine tours, the dune in Arcachon, or st Emilion.. Time to exchange some good adresses and personnalize your travel. And share a good moment together in tasting good things :-) I'm looking forward to meet you soon! Other things to note Umbrellas and comfortable clothes, sun protection and water to drink are advised.