Hiking, biking, riding… Oenoland seen up close is even more beautiful.
|
|
By carThere is the famous scenic tourist train that winds through the chateaus of Saint-Emilion and also Bergerac and Albret. There are also coach tours, mainly leaving from Bordeaux. Finally, there are the unusual offerings that invite you to travel in a vintage Citroen "traction"…
Bordeaux;)
Sauternes 1855, golden winesThis day offers you the chance to discover the beautiful region of Sauternes, close to the Garonne and the Ciron, the birthplace of the prestigious dessert wines of Barsac and Sauternes. The visit starts at château de Malle, a historic 17th century property surrounded by wonderful Italian gardens. Then, one of three wine growers will welcome you, alternating each Saturday, for a lunch of fine food and wine. Finally, the secrets of how sweet wines are made will be explained in a third vineyard. Guided tour (French-English) for the coach journey leaving from Bordeaux. château Caillou, Doisy-Daëne, d’Arche, de Malle, Guiraud, de Myrat, château Suduiraut, Clos Haut-Peyraguey.
Contact : Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 00 66 01 Email : otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com Web : www.bordeaux-tourisme.com Opening information : Every Saturday (excluding 3rd and 24th July) + 27 June Start date : 22/05/2010 End date : 30/10/2010   ;)
Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion, UNESCO Grands CrusThe Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion tourist offices are offering the chance to discover two exceptional sites in one day, both listed as world heritage sites by UNESCO.In Bordeaux, you will be driven around the entire 150-hectare protected area by open-top coach, an 18th century architectural jewel boasting 347 historical monuments. In Saint-Emilion, beyond the amazing underground monuments and the medieval town, you will also discover the protected vineyard landscapes. Full-day guided tour by coach leaving from Bordeaux.
Contact : Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 00 66 01 Email : otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com Web : www.bordeaux-tourisme.com Opening information : From 11am to 5.45pm every fridays Start date : 20/05/2011 End date : 14/10/2011 ;)
Vineyards Information Desk: book an individual visit to a vineyardNot to be missed: If you want to visit one or more estates in the Bordeaux region, get in touch with the Bordeaux tourist office. Find out the terms and conditions for visiting the prestigious crus of Bordeaux, get hold out a range of documents to make your trips easier (map of the wine region, guides of châteaux per appellation, list of châteaux open at the weekend,...) and your tasting tours.For just a few euros more, the tourist office also organises special tours to Sauternes and into the Médoc, in partnership with the Pauillac tourist and wine office. The price includes: - Two tours of the appellations and estates of the visitor’s choice (and potential cost of the tasting tour to be paid directly at the property). An appointment sheet as well as an access plan to the properties. - Documentation about the region visited. .
Contact : Office de tourisme de Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 00 66 01 Email : otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com Web : www.bordeaux-tourisme.com ;)
Art and Wine, A connoisseur’s journey in MédocThree Médoc estate owners (Arsac, Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Lynch-Bages) and the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin in Pauillac have joined forces to recount the history of their vineyards, to make their wines available for tasting and to interpret the works of art that they are exhibiting: the Garden of Sculptures at Arsac, the works of Ryan Mendoza at Lynch-Bages and Julien Pol at the tourist office, and the collection of glassware on display at Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Guided full day coach excursions (French-English) available leaving from Bordeaux. 25€ / person
Contact : Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 00 66 01 Email : otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com Web : www.bordeaux-tourisme.com Opening information : Every Friday + 24/06/2010 Start date : 21/05/2010 End date : 29/10/2010 |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A trip down the River Baïse or the Garonne Canal
Old stones and gourmet delights
