Bordeaux Chartrons Food & Wine Tour – The Story of Bordeaux Wine
Description
Discover the elegant Chartrons district, where the history of Bordeaux wine began centuries ago. This charming pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, once home to wine merchants, is now known for its bohemian atmosphere, antique shops, and beautiful architecture. Led by a guide specialized in French culinary history, explore Bordeaux's wine heritage through exceptional tastings and fascinating stories. Visit two elegant wine cellars, learn about Bordeaux's wines, and enjoy two tasting glasses carefully selected by sommeliers. Savor an exceptional pastry paired with a local cocktail, discover the history of French pastry, step inside an authentic 18th-century bakery to admire its original oven, and finish with artisan cheeses, a truffle croque-monsieur, and Bordeaux wine. A refined gourmet experience combining wine, gastronomy, history, and authentic local addresses away from the crowds, celebrating Bordeaux's art of living and culinary excellence.
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Itinerary
We don't enter any of the museums, which are indicated as landmarks during the entire Food tour. Bourse Maritime is the Meeting Point . Welcome in "Les Chartrons" district
Your expert guide will show the first American Consulate in the World
We don't enter any of the museums, which are indicated as landmarks. The amazing facades of the 18th century of this wine District will be introduced by the guide.
1st tasting is in a coffee shop. The story of the arrival of coffee in Bordeaux will be told by the guide while you will be seated.
2nd tasting : selection by the client of the best Bordeaux Pastry, introduction of local pastry shop owner and tasting of it in an amazing wine cellar paired with a local cocktail. The guide will tell you its story and the pastry story in France
3rd stop : the guide will show you the neighborhood , church, boutiques (outside), visit of a local grocery store and tasting of local fruits.
The tour continues through a small square, an 18th-century bakery and a wine cellar. A total of 7 sweet and savoury tastings to replace dinner.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is advisable to have a light breakfast/lunch before the start of the tour.
- Please note that the tastings may vary depending of the season and the day of the week.
- No gluten free option
Reviews(20)
Marina spoke excellent English was was very accommodating! She was also very knowledgeable about the town and French history. I would highly recommend her
Thank you so much for this kind review that we will share with Marina.
Fantastic tour! Caz relayed so much history and fun facts in a humorous way. Delicious tastings and ens at a lively wine bar. A must do in Bordeaux
Thank you so much for having taken some time to write a review that I will share with Caz. So happy that you’ve enjoyed our Food tour. I hope to see you again in Paris or Bordeaux.
we thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine tour, good food and some local knowledge of the History of Bordeaux also provided which was an added extra. Food included pastries, cheese, coffee, bread and a small glass of wine to end with.
Thank you so much for this great review. So happy that you've enjoyed the tour. I will defintely share it with Valérie.
Very interesting tour full of the history and origins of food. I feel there was but too much history though. We expected to have had more actual eating of food and wine. Perhaps this tour would be more suited to a morning tour.
Thank you so much for your review. Actually the wine cave are not opened in the morning.
We loved the insights and knowledge Isabelle provided with our tour. Isabelle’s passion was evident - we loved the tour, food, wine and we were very impressed!
Thank you so much . It was a real pleasure to be with you. I hope to see again. Your review will be very helpful
A great way to learn about the history of Bordeaux and how the locals live today, experience the food and drinks along the way. Our guide, Valerie was a great communicator and the time flew by! Highly recommend !
Thank you so much for your great review. It will be very helpful. Very happy that you’ve enjoyed the tour we have created .
The tour was excellent, Valerie was very informative and made it an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for this kind review . So happy ! I will definitely share it with Valerie
The tour guide did not show up When we called her she was not aware that she was supposed to be there and she was not even in the city When we called the tour operator Paris a Dream they did not try to help Paris dream is a nightmare Do not book with Paris a Dream !!
We are sorry to receive a review like this from you. You didn't do the experience. It has been refunded. We apologized for a problem that was a computer problem. We did not receive your booking. We are a small company and we do our best to receive very well our visitors.
Great afternoon in bordeaux, our guise Isabelle was very cool, she speaks spanish which was great for my parents. Its a very relaxed and fun tour, we tasted authentic food and drinks like cheeses, bread, fruits, sweets and wine. Also the tour is friendly for babies, we did it with my 5 month old and no troubles at all. 5 stars.
Thank you so much ! You have such a nice family. It was a pleasure meeting all of you .
Lovely to experience the atmosphere in Chartrons and sample some of the local produce. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the small number of people we had in the group (6) worked well. I liked the mix of food experience and local history / architecture. I would have liked to sample a few more evening / dinner tastes than we did and hence have less sweets / pastries but this would be the only change I'd propose.
Thank you so much for this kind review. It’s not easy to create a Food Tour. You had half sweets and savoury. I will think about adding more savoury maybe. Thank you !
