Getaway in the Bordeaux region

4 days

Durée

Wines and Châteaux

Thématique

April – October

Saisonnalité

Getaway in the Bordeaux region
4 days / 3 nights

Bordeaux is well known for its magnificent city and the prestigious vineyards all around from the Médoc to Saint Emilion, the Graves area and down to Sauternes.

Visiting and tasting in several châteaux Grand Cru classé, in the Médoc, in Saint Emilion and in the Graves area.
Visiting Bordeaux and the “Cité du Vin” as a journey around a world of wine and culture.
Visiting the medieval village of Saint Emilion and tasting the traditional macaroon.
Oyster tasting in a typical Fisherman’s hut around the Bassin d’Arcachon.
Visiting a medieval private château.

Day 1 : The «Grands Crus du Médoc» Route

Visiting and tasting in a château Grand Cru classé in Saint Julien.
Visiting and tasting in a château Grand Cru classé in Pauillac.
For the lunch, savour the local speciality, the Lamb of Pauillac.
Visiting and tasting in a château Grand Cru classé in Margaux.
Back to Bordeaux.
Free dinner.
Night in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Bordeaux Centre.

Day 2 : Saint Emilion : a medieval village and its Grands Crus

Visiting and tasting in a château Premier Grand Cru classé B.
Visiting the medieval village of Saint Emilion and tasting the macaroons elaborated according to the traditional recipe.
Visiting and tasting in a château in AOC Pomerol.
Back to Bordeaux.
Free dinner and overnight.

Day 3 : Bordeaux and Arcachon

Visiting Bordeaux, the “Cité du Vin” and tasting the local speciality, the cannelet.
Oyster tasting in a typical Fisherman’s hut around the Bassin d’Arcachon.
Lunch in a seafood restaurant overlooking the Bassin.
Back to Bordeaux.
Time at disposal.
Dinner in a Michelin starred restaurant near Bordeaux.

Day 4 : The Graves area and Sauternes

Along the steps of Montesquieu, visiting the historic château de La Brède.
Visiting and tasting in a château Grand Cru classé of the Graves area : Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux or Haut Bailly.
Lunch in a gourmet restaurant near Martillac.
Visiting a medieval private château where scenes of famous films were shot.
Visiting and tasting in a chateau Grand Cru classé de Sauternes.
Back to Bordeaux.