After years of running Bordeaux wine tours, you start to develop a shortlist. Not the famous Bordeaux grand cru classé everyone already knows - those usually book themselves and far in advance - but the places that genuinely surprise people. Château ...[ read more ]
Best Luxury Hotels in Bordeaux Wine Country (2026 Guide)
If you’re dreaming about waking up to vineyard views, wandering through quiet wine estates, and ending your day with a glass of Bordeaux right where it was made, you’re in the right place. After years of exploring Bordeaux as a ...[ read more ]
How to Visit Bordeaux Wineries Without Car – Sample Itineraries
Visiting Bordeaux wineries without a car is possible. However, because the estates are located outside the city and in different directions, it’s not the easiest wine tour to do independently. It requires a bit of planning - especially when it ...[ read more ]
Right Bank vs Left Bank: Which Bordeaux Wine Region Should You Visit?
When travelers picture Bordeaux, they imagine grand châteaux, rows of vines, and legendary wines. But Bordeaux isn’t one single region — it’s divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers into two distinct worlds: the Left Bank and the Right Bank.Each ...[ read more ]
Bordeaux Wine Tours for First-time Visitors
If it’s your first time visiting Bordeaux — welcome! You’re about to discover one of the most beautiful and fascinating wine regions in the world.As you plan your first visit, it may feel a little overwhelming - there are so ...[ read more ]
Top Wineries to Visit in Saint-Émilion Near Bordeaux
You may have heard that Saint-Émilion is a must visit when in Bordeaux. I completely agree. Moreover, this Bordeaux wine region is my favourite: rolling hills, vineyards as far as the eye can see, the 15th century bell tower of ...[ read more ]
Self-Guided Bordeaux Wine Tour: How to Organize It?
Is it possible to visit Bordeaux wineries on your own? Yes, it is possible to visit Bordeaux vineyards on your own without a guide.In my experience, a self-guided tour in Bordeaux can be more challenging to organize than in other ...[ read more ]
Are Bordeaux Wineries Open in August?
As many French businesses, some Bordeaux wineries are closed in August. At the same time, many of the Bordeaux chateaux remain open for visits and tastings.In my opinion, August is a good month to visit Bordeaux wineries. You will get ...[ read more ]
Can You Visit Château Margaux?
Yes, it is possible to visit Château Margaux, one of the iconic wineries of Bordeaux.While this famous first growth estate is prioritising visits by wine professionals, the lovers and collectors of Château Margaux wines can get a visit appointment as ...[ read more ]
How to Spend 4 Days in Bordeaux?
I believe there is enough to do in Bordeaux for at least 4 days. In my opinion, 2 days is a minimum stay to explore the city and have a glimpse of the wine country. In this article, I propose ideas ...[ read more ]