NICE & ENJOYABLE WALKING TOUR TO EXPLORE THE CHARMING NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BORDEAUX WITH OUR IN-HOUSE SOMMELIER WITH WINE & CHEESE TASTING.
This tour is designed by our in-house Sommelier & Wine Expert. He will take you on a stroll through the UNESCO wine merchant streets, many of which are 300 years old. We will walk for almost an hour to discover the neighbourhood of Chartrons and the riverside of Bordeaux while learning about the different grape varieties used in Bordeaux, the important wine regions, how to pick up a bottle in a supermarket or in a restaurant, what is the 1855 classification, how to read a label like a professional, the historical monuments of the district and much more! At the end of the tour we will put all the theoretical knowledge into practical "learning by tasting"… Cheers!!
PS - We do other tour like "Bordeaux Organic Food Tour (French Apéro style) in Saint Michel area & Best of Bordeaux Walking tour in City centre check them out.
English guide
We start our tour in the heart of Chartrons also known as Old Wine Merchant street. Situated on the "Port de la lune" (the french name for Port of Moon) also a pet name of Bordeaux dating back from the 17th Century. Today they are all World Unesco heritage.
Enjoy the beatiful view on the river garonne, while learning about its port and wine trade.
While standing at the river side you will see from distance one of the oldest bridges of Bordeaux "Pont de Pierre", it was constructed for Napoleon Bonaparte, dating back to the early 19 century. We will learn the connection of wine and kings. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.
You will make your own way to the meeting points