Hiking, biking, riding… Oenoland seen up close is even more beautiful.
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By footA walk in Margaux. Fancy seeing the panoramic views of the valleys and vineyards in côtes-de-bourg or the hillsides of Marmande. Do you have a particular interest in botanical trails like in Madiran ? Do you want to discover the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Saint-Emilion ? An excursion around the area offers all that and more…
Bordeaux;)
Garonne vineyards excursionTo be discovered: Accompanied by a regional guide, discover the rich heritage and landscapes of Entre-deux-Mers on foot. According to which day you choose, your excursion will take you to the Premières-Côtes-de-Bordeaux, to Loupiac or to Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.The package includes: - Transport from the tourist office to the excursion starting point. - A regional guide throughout the excursion. - A visit to two estates with wine tasting sessions at each one. - A picnic made up with regional produce.
Contact : Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 42 75 85 Email : grands.amateurs@ugcb.net Web : www.wga-ugcb.com Opening information : June Start date : 05/06/2010 End date : 06/06/2010   ;)
"Bordeaux Wine in the City" PackageTo be discovered: Uncover the charms of the capital of Aquitaine, a UNESCO world heritage site: from the allées de Tourny to the place Gambetta via the place de la Bourse, the Grosse Cloche and even the esplanade des Quinconces, the tour programme proposed by the tourist office will allow you to gain an excellent insight into Bordeaux life. The price includes a 2-hour guided tour of Bordeaux by foot (available at 10am every day all year round). Take photos of the main façades of the historic monuments and go into certain buildings, parts of which you can visit. And of course the compulsory wine tasting (one glass of Bordeaux red and one glass of Bordeaux white) at the Maison du Vin de Bordeaux’s wine bar to be drunk between 11am and 11pm on the day of your choice (except Sundays).
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 : All year round Médoc;)
Moulis-en-Médoc footpathThe Moulis footpath is a 14 km signposted path running through part of the commune of Moulis-en-Médoc. Offering the ideal opportunity to stop off at the countless châteaux located along the footpath, why not sample one or more of the crus, visit the Museum of Winemaking Skills and Trades, discover the fountain of La Raze which supplied water to an ancient wash house, refresh yourself at the Moulin de Tiquetorte (a former 16th century water mill) and finally, finish your trip with a visit to the Saint Saturnin church, a true 12th century architectural gem, one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the region and a passing place for pilgrims on the Road to Compostela.
Contact : Maison du vin de Moulis en Médoc Tel. + 33 (0)5 56 58 32 74 / Fax + 33 (0)5 56 58 13 84 Email : chateaux@moulis.com Web : www.moulis.com ;)
Go for a stroll at Château La Tour de ByLocation Château Tour de By, a 75 hectare estate, is situated in Bégadan, one of the eleven villages that make up the heart of Medoc to the north-west of Bordeaux, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde Estuary. Each day, the estate opens its doors and offers the chance to visit the fermenting and store rooms. The visit consists of: a visit of the vineyard tasting of the Cru Bourgeois Supérieur wines from Château Tour de By. And also: a walk along the paths around the vineyard. From the top of the tower, discover the panoramic view of the Gironde Estuary.
Contact : Château La Tour de By Tel. +33 (0)5 56 41 50 03 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 41 36 10 Email : info@la-tour-de-by.com Web : www.la-tour-de-by.com |
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A trip down the River Baïse or the Garonne Canal
Old stones and gourmet delights
