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2025 Bordeaux Tour Dates

Name: France Off the Beaten Path
Brand: France Off the Beaten Path
Rating: 5.0 (567 reviews)

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2025 Bordeaux Tour Dates

Bordeaux Tour guests enjoying lunch along the Arcachon basin and dune de Pyla. Join us in 2025 as we continue the tradition of specializing in small group travel throughout France. This exclusive Bordeaux experience, perfect for both couples and solo travelers, builds on over three decades of expertise and dedication to offering luxurious, immersive cultural journeys. Experience Bordeaux, the surrounding wine-producing countryside, and the coastal area of Arcachon through our eyes as locals living here.

May 5-10 – Sold Out
May 19-24 – Sold Out
June 16-21 – Only 4 Spaces Left
September 1-6 – Sold Out
September 8-13 – Sold Out
September 15-20 – Only 2 Spaces Left

Group size = 12 guests per tour date

Want to book a private tour departure for your group or family? Please contact us by email for details.

Email us at christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com to ask questions!

Roundtrip transfers on Day 1 and Day 6 of the tour :

TOUR BEGINS: Group transfer at 3 pm from Bordeaux Saint Jean rail station, Bordeaux, France.

TOUR ENDS: Group transfer at 10 am to Bordeaux Saint Jean rail station, Bordeaux, France.

2025 Bordeaux Tour Price – Featuring Arcachon & Saint Emilion

2025 Bordeaux Tour Price: US$5,899 per person 6 days/5 nights, double/twin occupancy.
Solo travelers and single occupancy room requests – Add US$980. Single supplement is applicable for solo travelers and all single occupancy room requests.
All prices are in US Dollars.
Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests (including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc) and ALL food allergies (gluten, shellfish, etc) while ensuring an amazing foodie experience for all tour guests with restrictions and/or allergies.
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Authentic Bordeaux Experiences! Spend 6 days experiencing Bordeaux, Arcachon, and Saint Emilion like family friends, going beyond tourist hotspots to meet and spend time with some of France’s best-loved and highly recognized artisans, chefs, and winery owners who are our family friends, and welcome you to their workshops, kitchens, and family homes for authentic and fun French experiences unlike any other!

Press & Accolades

Tour guests wine and cheese tasting in cheese caves during Bordeaux Tour. Check out 2025 tour dates.

Featured in Frommer’s France Guide
2018 Winner! LUX Tourism Awards “BEST Boutique French Tour Operator!”
2017 Winner! LUX Tourism Awards “BEST French Touring Company!”
Named a “Forbes Favorite” by Forbes Traveler Magazine
Featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s “Editor’s Pick List“
Named “Best Wine Tours in France” by eHow.com
Named “Best of Bordeaux” -Andrew Harper Hideaway Report
Featured National Geographic Walk of a Lifetime
Featured in USA Today Travel Tips

What Makes France Off the Beaten Path Tours Memorable?

Nestled within the vibrant city of Bordeaux, our local office is the heartbeat of our operations in this exquisite wine region. As a leading tour operator in Bordeaux, we take pride in having introduced guests to the enchanting world of this area for nearly three decades, creating unforgettable experiences in the place we’re fortunate to call home.

Moving into 2025, we continue our commitment to small group, active, cultural travel throughout France, building on over 30 years of expertise. Our deep-rooted connections with the community allow us to offer you bespoke adventures and exclusive encounters, thanks to the generosity and warm hospitality of our regional partners and friends. We excel in providing a genuine slice of French culture and traditions with each curated tour. Sharing our fervor for this region is more than our vocation; it’s a way of life. We eagerly anticipate welcoming a host of new and returning adventurers with each coming season.

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A WORD FROM Our Guests:

Exceeded Our Expectations!

“This trip to the Loire Valley exceeded our expectations! Christy planned unique and interesting excursions and activities that highlighted the beauty of the area and provided in-depth background knowledge about the various chateaux we visited. The cooking classes with renowned chefs, held in their restaurants and homes, were never-to-be forgotten experiences, and the visit to the winery was a highlight. The hotel was delightful and charming, and staying in one location for the entire time was a treat. Every meal or cocktail hour was planned to highlight the delicious specialties of the region. Christy is extremely knowledgeable about the various places we visited and imparted that knowledge in an interesting and entertaining manner. She and Remi took great care to ensure that we were always comfortable and well-looked after. We could not have asked for a better trip!” — Ron Rose & Sharon Matsumoto (Have done Provence tour and Loire Valley tour)

This was my third trip in the same number of years

“This was my third trip in the same number of years with Christy and Off the Beaten Path. While on her trips you can tell how much effort there is on the off season to make every single week perfect. From the pick up at the train station to the teary goodbye at the airport, everything is perfectly planned and executed. The hotel in St. Remy is magical, and the tour guides Philippe and David are exceptional. If you are considering a trip with OTBP, go for it and come home with new friends, a love of Provence and a longing to return as soon as you can!” — Beth Bower (Has done Provence tour twice and Loire Valley tour)

The Best Tour Company!

“I have done two tours – Provence and Loire Valley – and I am already looking forward to booking another. The tours are all perfectly curated and Christy is a wealth of knowledge. She is so kind and takes all of your needs and wants into consideration. I cannot recommend Off the Beaten Path enough!” — Madison Carl (Has done Provence and Loire Valley tours)

“We did the Provence tour. 8/2019. I had taken the tour 2017 & this time my husband came with me. It was just as fabulous this time as it was in 2017. Restaurants, picnic, sights, wine, all of it just delightful, but the frosting on the cake is a the knowledge, insight, humor, & attention to detail from David & Philippe. To us, they make a great trip soooo much fun. (also, 3 of our neighbors joined us this tour). Don’t hesitate, take this tour & enjoy!!!!!” — Jim & Carol Dean (Carol has done Provence tour twice)

Returning to Provence with France Off the Beaten Path

“I wanted to return to Provence as soon as it was open. I had toured with Christy in Loire Valley in 2019 and knew I wanted to travel with her again. For the second time, everything was well organized, personal and definitely off the beaten path. Christy and Phillippe have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to share. The hotel was perfectly located in St Remy, the tours to the lavender and sunflower fields are my favorite memory. The lunches and dinners were like visiting friends. The boat tour in Cassis was another highlight. Even though I had visited Provence, this trip with France Off the Beaten Path brought a new appreciation for the area.” — Susan Gage (Has done Loire Valley tour, Provence tour, Champagne tour)

“We had an excellent tour with Christie and her crew in the Loire valley. We did things that only a true insider would have access to-dinner at a Michelin chefs house, helping/learning to cook at a highly rated restaurant in their kitchen. This was in addition to seeing the sights and touring the castles. A truly unique experience that is off the beaten path. We will use her again when going back to France.” — Karen Berner (Has done Loire Valley tour)