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 ]
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 ]
The Best Wine Bars in Bordeaux
Bordeaux wine bars are not so much about drinking and partying. They are more about enjoying a well-deserved leisure moment French-style: relaxed atmosphere, tasting, savoring and people-watching.Most wine bars in Bordeaux start serving customers around seven o’clock in the evening. ...[ read more ]
Bordeaux Hotel Recommendations from a Local Wine Guide
My wine tour clients often ask me for suggestions of the best hotels in Bordeaux. To help you with your choice, I put together a list of the recommended hotels in the city of Bordeaux and Bordeaux wine country (Saint-Émilion, the ...[ read more ]
How to Get from Paris to Bordeaux?
Planning a trip to Bordeaux via Paris? Here is how to get from Paris to Bordeaux: 1. High-speed train from Paris Gare Montparnasse High-speed bullet trains called TGV (stands for Trains a Grand Vitesse) from Gare Montparnasse train station in ...[ read more ]
How to Get from Bordeaux Airport to Central Bordeaux?
The Bordeaux-Merignac Airport is only 13 km or 8 mi away from the city. There are a few ways to reach the city centre from the airport: tram, bus shuttle, taxi, Uber, and a private transfer.Tram - €1.90Take tram A ...[ read more ]
When is the Best Time to Visit Bordeaux?
Visiting Bordeaux is always a treat. Taste excellent wines, visit historic chateaux, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes and architecture. To make the most of your visit to this great city and its famous wineries, choose the right season. Medoc vineyards in September ...[ read more ]