Private Transfer to your hotel

Arrival at your accommodation

After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings.

Suggestion – Day at leisure in 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!

You can discover Le Porge, a quiet village inland and 13 km of sandy beach facing the waves, and it is the closest beach to Bordeaux.

Private Bordeaux food gourmet walking tour in Chartrons, the wine district

The history of wine in Bordeaux began in this district centuries ago. Now, a district of antique dealers and charming little stores, you will discover the history of tasty Bordeaux in a bohemian atmosphere.

You will start with a stop at the coffee shop where you will be introduced to some excellent local pastries. You will get to sample in a unique dining cellar during a pastry-cocktail pairing, giving the visit a festive air. Another sweet treat will surprise you on the way, as you will a visit to an 18th-century bakery.

You will end the tour around a table for a charcuterie-cheese-wine pairing. Your expert guide will choose a fine selection of wine in store for you.

Full day private tour of Cognac

Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel in a Luxury vehicle.

Located between the cities of Angoulème and Saintes, the town of Cognac overlooks the Charente River. Mainly built on the river’s left bank, the town is on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela and is birthplace of the iconic Renaissance king: Francis I of France. Cognac remains a must for those who enjoy brandy styles wines.

Your tour will include two private visits and tastings. The winemaker will explain the history of this unique double-distilled spirit which has to be made in specific areas to be granted the name Cognac. During your visit, you will taste different types of cognac.

You can also enjoy a walking tour of the historic center where you can discover the charms of the old houses and the relationship between the city and Francis I of France, king of the Renaissance.

Full-day private driver at disposal

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

Suggestion – Day at leisure in Sauternes (Graves)

Graves is an important subregion of the Bordeaux wine region. It has three main wine types — reds, dry whites, and sweet wines—although red wines dominate the total production. Graves AOC is also the name of one Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) which covers most, but not all of the Graves subregion. The area encompasses villages including Sauternes, Pessac, Talence, Léognan, Martillac, Saint-Morillon, and Portets.

Sauternes is a famous French golden dessert wine from Graves. Traditionally served chilled as an apéritif or paired with foie gras, it’s one of the stars of the region. Legend has it that in 1787 Thomas Jefferson visited the Count of Lur-Saluces, one of the most famous Sauternes producers. He loved it so much that he ordered cases for himself and George Washington.

You can spend your day visiting châteaux and vineyards in the Graves wine region. Stretching for over 30 miles (50 kilometers).

You can also visit the fine wine estates to sample the famous vintages. Stop at your favorite wine estates. Become acquainted with viticulture, tour a wine cellar, and taste fine vintages with an expert.

Full-day private driver at disposal 

Suggestion – Day at leisure in Arcachon

The tranquil Arcachon Bay emerged as a luxury retreat for Bordeaux’s rich in the 19th century. Most foreigners never make it, but that’s a mistake. The elegant belle epoque villas, rejuvenating spas, and expansive golden sandy beaches make it a favorite of the French. The largest sand dune in Europe, the Dune de Pilat, is an impressive site with even better views from the top.

The main attractions in Arcachon are the miles of sandy beaches, the vibrant town center and its markets, and the architecture of the ville d’hiver that boasts rows of belle epoque mansions. There’s an eccentric mix of neoclassical, neo-gothic, colonial, and Swiss chalet styles. In the 19th century, this winter town competed with Alpine retreats as a sanatorium for tuberculosis sufferers.

Arcachon’s beaches are on Arcachon Bay, sheltering them from violent Atlantic waves. This makes it a wonderful area for families with children. You can do many activities here such as surfing.

The seafood restaurants in Arcachon are of course particularly popular from classic Bistrot fare like Moules Frites (mussels and fries) along the beach to fine dining restaurants a few blocks into town. You can also savor the oysters.

Traditional Pinasse Boat Tour of Bird Island and the Lège-Cap Ferret

Enjoy the highlights of the breathtaking Arcachon Bay on a traditional pinasse boat. Your captain will sail through the small channels past oyster beds, picture-perfect beaches, l’Île aux Oiseaux (Bird Island), and Lège-Cap Ferret’s charming villages.

Enjoy a seafood platter while aboard. It includes local oysters, langoustines, whelks, winkles, prawns, accompanied with bread, butter, lemon, and mayonnaise.

Private Transfer to the train station

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