Through the vineyards of Bordeaux and New Aquitaine

The village of Bages, which has been renovated house by house since 2000, is today an essential stopover on the Bordeaux Wine Route, a lively place open to all. You can meet here to enjoy a meal inside the bistro or out on the terrace, learn about the art of wine tasting and the winemaking profession, stroll through the irascible Bages'Bazaar, or rent bicycles and set off to discover the vineyards.

The perfect family activity, guaranteed to create beautiful memories. Pedal through the hamlet of Bages... We create an itinerary based on your preferences and include a guide if necessary: ​​on your right will be the Grand Puy Lacoste castle, a little further will be the Fonbade castle. Then, you'll have some time to relax while enjoying a lunch at the Café Lavinal, a bistro in the village of Bages. This Bib Gourmand bistro is a real HQ where locals, winegrowers and travelers love to share in the generous local cuisine.

Opposite Pauillac, the little island of Patiras is a truly peaceful haven. With the help of the coastal Conservatoire, here Philippe Lacourt restored his beautiful white lighthouse and built a refuge with designer lines. A port of call at the heart of the estuary where you can come and watch the river flow by. After eating lunch ‘with your fingertips', you can relax in a hammock and listen to the birds singing...

Seven years of reflection was the time devoted to conceiving and designing the new wine cellar of the prestigious Château Lynch-Bages. In order to optimize the winemaking process for this Médoc Grand Cru Classé, the Cazes family worked with Chien Chung Pei (son of the builder of the Louvre pyramid). The architect designed 'a place suffused with light' where 80 stainless steel tanks are now installed. The convergence of an architectural vision and an exceptional wine. 

Bordeaux's submarine base is a must-see. This gigantic concrete structure was built to house a flotilla of German submarines during the Second World War. Today, part of the base plays host to living art shows and very fine photography exhibitions.

The two-hundred-year-old storehouses belonging to this merchant are definitely the most beautiful in Bordeaux. Picture an 8000 m² storehouse, built entirely of freestone! Inside you will find 2.5 million bottles, 80% of which come from local vineyards. Guided tour and wine tasting by reservation.

Inaugurated in 2016 in the new Bassins à flot quarter, the very modern Cité du Vin explores both the vineyards of the Bordeaux region, and wines from around the world. The route seems to have been created both by museum curators and oenologists. A pedagogical and sensory journey through the history of wines which finishes with a small wine tasting while taking in the views across the whole town...

Tasting a 1er Grand Cru classé while seated around a hanging table at the top of a tree and facing the Sauternes vineyards and the pretty Ciron valley is one of the many original visits and tastings offered by the Château de Rayne Vigneau. Supervised by a professional tree climber, you'll have a unique opportunity to bring a rush of adrenaline to oenology. Other tours/tastings on horseback or by ultralight over the property are also possible.

The Jurade, the guild of Saint-émilion winemakers, was created in 1199 by the king of England. It was revived in 1948 by local winemakers, and every June and September it organises a parade of “jurats” who march up to the top of the Tour du Roy, dressed in their traditional red robes.

Wandering the streets of Saint-émilion is a real delight. Its World Heritage site status has made it possible to retain great uniformity. The variety of wine merchants and wine bars should be enough to please everyone's taste buds.

The Château Villemaurine, located on the outskirts of the village, offers Saint-émilion's most creative guided tours. Lantern in hand, you can discover the superb underground quarries of this grand cru classé, through a sound and light show which combines history and legend. 

Experience an intimate and romantic journey. You'll discover unprecedented views of castles, vineyards, rivers, forests and other beautiful sites of the region. Flyingover the forest, you can see and photograph the wildlife.

The pilot is an expert on the region and can describe the history of the vineyards and castles of Bordeaux.

A must-have experience: tasting a great local vintage while being lulled by the wind.

This impressive citadel, recognised as a World Heritage site, looks out over the Gironde estuary. The military complex, built under orders from Vauban, stretches over almost 38 hectares.

Built by architect Victor Louis, the Château du Bouilh is a superb example of late 18th century neoclassical architecture. Owner Jean-Frédéric de La Tour du Pin was appointed minister of war by King Louis XVI… in 1789! This listed building, which was never completed, is a real film set.