Join the party in the vineyards!
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Fairs and second-hand sales: the lifestyle of the South-WestOur region is overflowing with skilful craftsmen and artists. Often they get together to create displays for your eyes and for your taste buds and bring the fortified towns, charming villages and other historical parts of the towns in Aquitaine to life.
Bordeaux;)
Flea market and new wine festival in BordeauxIn the heart of the picturesque Chartrons area, which is also historic wine merchant territory, street events organised by the second-hand dealers and antiques dealers on the rue Notre-Dame: mini-concerts, grilled chestnuts, tasting of the "Bourru" new wine. An atmosphere that sees us rejoice in the arrival of Autumn.
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 : 4th weekend in October Start date : 27/10/2012 End date : 28/10/2012   ;)
Organic wine marketOrganic wines are increasingly popular because the winegrowers cultivate their vines using ecological rather than chemical processes.Since 2008 the Syndicat des Vignerons Bio d’Aquitaine has promoted these wines at the Organic Wine Market in Bordeaux. This year it is on the end of November that you can meet these passionate professionals from all over France e. As well as wines, there are other organic stands : coffee and tea, groceries, and a high-quality organic restaurant.
Contact : Syndicat des Vignerons Bio d'Aquitaine Tel. +33 (0)5 57 51 39 60 Email : contact@vigneronsbio-aquitaine Web : www.vigneronsbio-aquitaine.org Opening information : end of november Médoc;)
Wine Fair in Lesparre-MédocLocation Last but one place before the tip of the Gironde estuary, Lesparre is considered as the heart of the Médoc. This very charming town, the sub-prefecture of the Gironde, is emerged in great history. Amongst the huge selection of relics it boasts, the biggest of these is its fortified castle. Description: Each August, don’t miss the famous wine fair of Lesparre-Médoc: between tastings, enjoy the shows and guided tours, meet the wine producers of the Médoc and get into the party mood!
Contact : Office de Tourisme - Amis de la Tour - Coeur Médoc Tel. +33 (0)5 56 41 21 96 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 41 21 96 Email : ot.amisdelatour@wanadoo.fr Web : www.tourisme-coeurmedoc.com Opening information : August Start date : 05/08/2011 End date : 07/08/2011 ;)
Quai des VinsYachting and Wine Exhibition. Presenting new and second hand boats, and tasting of quality local produce: wines from the Medoc and elsewhere, gourmet regional products: delicatessen, oysters and cannels an enjoyable combination!
Contact : Association Quai des Vins Tel. +33 (0)5 56 09 69 75 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 09 68 15 Email : capitainerie@port-medoc.com Web : www.port-medoc.com Start date : 04/08/2011 End date : 08/08/2011 |
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Old stones and gourmet delights
A trip down the River Baïse or the Garonne Canal
