Itinerary
Day 1: Medoc where you'll find the most beautiful chateaux and its world famous wines
Stop At: Chateau Pichon Baron, Route des Chateaux, 33250 Pauillac France
Classified as a 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855.
The tour starts in the vineyard. After discovering the winemaking facilities and cellars, you will learn more about Pichon Baron by tasting three wines.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chateau Lascombes, 1 cours de Verdun, 33460 Margaux, Margaux-Cantenac France
Discover one of the largest estates in the Médoc, a renowned Second Growth in 1855.
Enjoy strolling around the very picturesque castle and discovering the terroir. Your journey will also take you to the outstanding wine cellars and will end with the tasting of two red wines.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Margaux, Margaux, Margaux-Cantenac, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Panoramic drive on the road des chateaux with photo stops at Chateau Margaux, Lafite Rothchild, Mouton Rothchild, Cos D’estournel...
The choice of the chateaux can be done regarding to your wishes.
*The chateaux described are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, rest assure, it will be substituted by another one of the same quality.
Optional lunch at a French bistro style restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Saint-Emilion medieval village and wine
Stop At: Chateau Montlabert, 1 Lieu Dit Monlabert, 33330 Saint-Emilion France
Come and grasp the very essence of a prestigious Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion and discover the art of wine tasting. Immerse yourself in the heart of Château Montlabert with a tour that will unveil the manufacturing secrets that have contributed to the reputation of this exceptional Bordeaux estate.
To crown the experience, let yourself be enchanted by the tasting of three wines from the vineyards of this exceptional château.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chateau Villemaurine, Lieu dit Villemaurine, 33330 Saint-Emilion France
Situated on the remarkable clay-limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion, Château Villemaurine combines heritage and modernity, production of great wines and historical development.
Discover its unsuspected network of 7 hectares of underground quarries.
End the tour with a tasting of 2 wines.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Saint-Émilion's history goes back to prehistoric times and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Romans had planted wine around Saint Emilion as early as the 2nd century.
The rich history of this little town left many traces in the city center. Discover fascinating Romanesque churches, cloister, winding stone streets leading to quaint squares. Charming storefronts of small boutiques selling local products and handcrafted delicatessen.
The choice of the chateaux can be done regarding to your wishes.
*The chateaux described are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, rest assure, it will be substituted by another one of the same quality.
Optional lunch at a restaurant overlooking the vineyards.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Arcachon bay, a world apart. Explore this hidden gem just 1 hour south of Bordeaux
Stop At: Arcachon, Arcachon, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Arcachon, a coastal town in southwestern France, is known for its oyster harvesting.
You will visit the winter town of Arcachon, a district rich in history for a journey through time. La ‘Ville l’hiver’ (winter town), is known for its extravagant 19th century villas, a frothy mix of styles including Swiss chalet, Moorish, Neo-classical, and neo-Gothic, all set in manicured gardens on wide pine-shaded streets.
Visit the covered market gathering plenty of food stands with local delicacies.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arcachon Bay, Arcachon Bay, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
From Arcachon pier we will take the ferry to Cap Ferret peninsula. (we will return to Arcachon the same way) In 30 minutes we will cross the beautiful bay. The bay’s sheltered waters serve as important wintering ground for migratory birds.
From the ferry you will discover a completely different world and Dune du Pila, the highest sand dune in Europe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cap-Ferret, Cap-Ferret, Lege-Cap-Ferret, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Secluded, laid-back and authentic, the French oyster capital of Cap Ferret, on the Atlantic coast, is a haven for seaside sophistication.
The iconic Cap Ferret lighthouse you see today dates from 1947. The first lighthouse, built in 1840, was destroyed by the Germans at the end of the war.
You can still see the remains of the wartime bunkers.
Optional lunch at the fish restaurant with a superb view over the whole bay – the oyster beds, the "Île aux Oiseaux", the ‘passes’ or access channels to the bay and the Dune du Pilat.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.