6-Day Private Journey through Bordeaux & Cognac
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Day by day
Day 1: Bordeaux
Private transfer from the airport or the train station
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a luxury vehicle. A tour leader will be at the station to help you with the luggage and to help you find your driver.
Welcome to Bordeaux!
Bordeaux is one of France’s most fascinating cities. It lends its name to its renowned wines and is praised for its fine cuisine. There is no need to go to a fancy restaurant to find an excellent meal, great eats can be found in many bistros.
Besides being France’s uncontested capital of good food and wine, it also boasts splendid monuments, mansions, and architecture.
Outside of the city, you can go on many exciting excursions. Like: Wide Atlantic beaches, imposing sand dunes, lush vineyards, and dense fragrant pinewoods dominate the landscape. You will also enjoy well-marked hiking and biking trails that help to make this region an outdoor paradise!
Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star Palace hotel
Day 2: Bordeaux
A driver and a tour leader will be at your disposal for the day
Private guided visit of the Musée Mer Marine (Maritime Museum) – Before the opening hours
In this 1 hour tour, you can visit the unique Musée Mer Marine before the opening hours!
This charming and informative museum was founded with the intention that the Maritime history of Bordeaux (once the biggest port in Europe) take the limelight. The museum acts as a bridge between the sea world and its arts. The museum’s motto is to pass on maritime history and knowledge and is a place to exchange ideas and art. The maritime history of the museum not only focuses on exploration techniques but also on the daily lives of the sailors.
You can also explore the temporary exhibition “Planet or Plastic?”, which tells a gripping and real story of “plastic” since its invention, and the problems faced due to its massive consumption. But it just does not end there. By using a powerful and enthralling selection of photographs and videos, the exhibit also shows a ray of hope by highlighting possible alternative solutions.
All in all its an exciting start for an eventful day!
Afternoon at leisure
Suggestion – Bernard Magrez Institut
This endowment-funded cultural institute aims to be a bridge between tradition and innovation. Its gallery spaces feature a rotation of contemporary and modern art by its artists in residence.
The institute itself is contained in an 18th-century neoclassical mansion. It and its gardens are noteworthy attractions themselves which are registered as historic monuments.
Host your dream event at the mesmerizing Cite du Vin
The Cite du Vin is a beautiful monument dedicated to preserving the heritage of wine. This cultural center takes you on a journey around the world of wine, both ancient and modern spanning over the 5 continents. Many of the areas inside the museum can be privatized and are ideal for hosting meetings, conventions, team-building activities, product launches, cocktails, and gala evenings.
The beautiful Belvedere offers you a spectacular panoramic view of the city, especially during sunset. The uniqueness of this location is the monumental chandelier which is made of thousands of bottles and the 10 meter long oak counter. It can accommodate 1 to 200 people for all types of events. Be it for your projects, proposals, dinners, or even weddings.
Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star Palace hotel
Day 3: Bordeaux
A driver and a tour leader will be at your disposal for the afternoon and the evening
Private visit and tasting at Chateau Cos d Estournel
An unforgettable experience at this renowned domain; you will discover the fascinating history of its founder, nicknamed Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe.
You will enjoy an incomparable overview of its vineyard and the variety of its terroirs. Next, you will visit the modern gravity-flow cellar, housed under the oriental architecture of the pagodas, and you will also taste the unique wines of 4 legendary vintages of Cos d’Estournel such as 2020, 2016, 2009 and 2005, Pagodes de Cos 2016, Chateau Cos Labory 2018, and a vintage of Cos d’Estournel Blanc.
Private dinner at the Chateau Sigalas Rabaud family’s table
The family story at Château Sigalas Rabaud is all about making wine. The estate, which stretches out over 14 acres, is known as the smallest of the 1855 Premiers Crus and has been dedicated to making Sauternes for six generations.
The family perpetuates the traditions of the service à la française. In the Chartreuse dining room, you will enjoy a delicious family meal consisting of apéritif, starter, main course, cheese, dessert, and 3 wines of this great terroir.
Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star Palace hotel
Day 4: Bordeaux
A driver and a tour leader will be at your disposal for the day
Cooking Class and lunch at the Château Ambe Tour Pourret
In this cooking workshop, you will have an opportunity to step into the shoes of a chef in a professional kitchen. With a glass of sparkling wine in your hand, you can learn the art of traditional and seasonal cooking.
Then, your chef will guide you through the preparation of your typical French meal and share all the tips you need to make your starter, main course, and dessert. At the end of the cooking session, you will be delighted to taste your dishes accompanied by red wines from the Lannoye vineyards.
Private visit and wine tasting with a panorama at Couvent des Jacobins
During this visit, you will enjoy a fascinating tuk-tuk ride, organized especially for wine lovers. Your jaunt begins from the Couvent to the cellar of Calicem where you can pass through a selection of varied wines in the Saint Emilion vineyard.
You will also participate in a private tasting session where you can sip on and taste several types of rare and vintage wines. After a brief walk in the plot of old merlots of CALICEM, the tasting occurs in either the Belvedere tower overlooking the vines of the Mazerat territory or in the tasting room with a view of the cellar of CALICEM. Each wine is paired with a sweet delicacy from Saint-Emilion: macarons, cannelés from Nadia’s and 2 chocolates from Maelig’s
Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star Palace hotel
Day 5:
A driver and a tour leader will be at your disposal for the day
Private Visit and tasting followed by a meal
Established in 1724, Remy Martin is one of the oldest and one of the “big tour” cognac houses responsible for producing most of the world’s cognac. It is recognized for its Cognac Fine Champagne which is a blend of Eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.
Explore the historic house, Grollet Estate, as well as the production estate with a dedicated ambassador host and guide. Visit the private and historic rooms opened exclusively for your visit. At the end of the tour, enjoy a gastronomic lunch or dinner in the former distillery along with 2 tastings of Louis XIII.
Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star Palace hotel
Day 6:
Private transfer to the airport, accompanied by a tour leader
A chauffeur and a tour leader will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination in a luxury vehicle
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