Bordeaux is probably one of the first destinations that pops into everybody’s mind when thinking about French wine. The region stars famous chateaux producing the most sought-after wines around the world and has long been a major destination for wine lovers. While in Bordeaux, you will visit the impressive chateaux of the left bank in the heart of Medoc, in Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac to name just a few, before crossing the Dordogne river to explore the right bank wines in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. Your chauffeur will also drive you south of Bordeaux, along Garonne river to taste Pessac-Léognan wines and dessert wines in Sauternes and Barsac. The dining scene in Bordeaux has been thriving this last decade and every night will be a different experience from dinner at theTable du chef in a Michelin restaurant to a plate of charcuterie and cheese at the counter of a wine bar.
Angels favorites in Bordeaux
Anne Claire loves the city of Bordeaux with its elegant buildings, its Miroir d’eau reflecting the majestuous Place de la Bourse and Buzzing Halles de Bacalan near La Cité du Vin. When she’s had enough of the city, she loves strolling in charming medieval hamlet of Saint-Emilion. Fanny loves the view on Arcachon bay from the top of Dune du Pilat and tasting her way through Libourne farmer’s market on a Sunday.
When to visit
April to July and September to October.
Highlights
eat
• French caviar at a Michelin chef’s table
• Duck foie gras in a traditional restaurant
• Mature cheese with Sauternes
• Cannelés in pastry shop
• Freshly caught oyster at a fisherman’s hut
taste
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
• Sémillon and Sauvignon blanc
• Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estephe, Pessac-Léognan, Pomerol, Saint-Emilion, Sauternes, Barsac…
ride
• Mercedes with private chauffeur
• Tesla with private chauffeur
• Vintage 2cv
• Traditional wooden boat on Arcachon bay
explore
• Arcachon bay by the Atlantic coast
• Super charming right bank
• Cute Saint-Emilion hamlet
• The route des Chateaux in Medoc
• Garonne’s estuary
• Street art hall in town of Bordeaux
twist
• Live La Vie de Château in Margaux with your own private Majordome and chef
• Pick grapes and share lunch with the team
• Create your own blend or your own perfume
• Taste French caviar with wine
• Farmer’s market, wine château and homemade meal with local foodie
stay
• In a Hotel Particulier in the heart of Bordeaux
• In a Medoc Château
• In a guesthouse overlooking Saint-Emilion vineyards
• In a luxury seacabin with a bay view