BORDEAUX TOUR : 6 Day Tour

Best Adventures in Bordeaux

By France Off the Beaten Path Tours

Why join a France Off the Beaten Path Bordeaux Tour Experience?

In 2027, we celebrate 33 years of sharing France through thoughtfully designed small-group tours, bringing together our love of history, exceptional food, beautiful wines, and meaningful local connections.

Bordeaux and southwestern France are home to Christy, Isabelle, and Anne—and one of our guiding specialties. From historic Bordeaux and the celebrated vineyards of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol to seaside Arcachon and medieval Bazas, we look forward to introducing you to the places, people, and traditions we know and love.

Our longstanding friendships with local chefs, winemakers, and other regional specialists open doors to private visits, exclusive tastings, and personal experiences beyond those ordinarily available to the public. Cook in the family home of Christy’s lifelong friends, create your own Bordeaux wine with our winery friends, and discover Arcachon Bay aboard a traditional wooden pinasse with Christy’s friend Délia. On select fall departures, share in the excitement of the grape harvest alongside the winery team.

At the heart of every experience is our “France with Friends” travel philosophy: welcoming you into our world through shared tables, fascinating stories, warm hospitality, and friendships that make discovering this region so memorable.

What makes this Bordeaux Tour, Featuring Arcachon, Saint Emilion, and Bazas, Experience Exclusive?

Our Bordeaux Tour offers the discerning traveler and French wine, food, and history lover a very different perspective and unique “behind the scenes” experience into this magical region!

Our Bordeaux Tour invites lovers of French wine, food, and history to discover southwestern France through the people who call it home. Over six delicious days, our local guiding team shares the region’s celebrated sights, lesser-known stories, and personal friendships, welcoming you behind the scenes for experiences that reflect our “France with Friends” travel philosophy.

After breakfast, set out to explore a different facet of our home region—from the vineyards of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol to medieval Bazas and the coastal beauty of Arcachon. Enjoy private winery visits, create your own Bordeaux wine during a hands-on blending workshop, and discover Saint-Émilion’s history before taking time to wander its inviting stone streets.

On Arcachon Bay, step aboard a traditional wooden pinasse with Christy’s friend Délia. Discover oyster-farming traditions, views toward Cap Ferret, and life on the water while sharing local specialties, wine, and Champagne. A seaside lunch overlooking the Dune du Pilat and the Arcachon Bay follwed by a short cultural walk among the elegant villas of Arcachon’s Ville d’Hiver complete this coastal day.

In the Sauternes countryside, Christy’s lifelong friends, renowned Chef and cookbook author Antoine and his wife, Claire, welcome you into their family home. Prepare traditional Bordelaise dishes together, then gather around the family table for an apéritif, your culinary creations, and wines from Antoine’s private cellar.

With five nights in Bordeaux’s historic Chartrons district, you’ll also have time to enjoy the city’s beautiful architecture, riverfront, boutiques, and restaurants, guided by our personal recommendations. It is a week of discovery, warm hospitality, and shared pleasures that we hope will leave you feeling connected to this special corner of France long after you return home.

As our Best Adventures in Bordeaux Tour Guest…

• Discover the places we call home with Christy, Anne, and Isabelle. With Christy living in Arcachon, Isabelle in Bordeaux, and Anne in Bazas, this region is both our home and one of our guiding specialties. We look forward to sharing its history, our favorite places, and the local friends who make each visit so personal.
• Unpack once and settle into Bordeaux’s historic Chartrons district. Christy called this neighborhood home during her five years in Bordeaux before moving to Arcachon, making it a particularly personal place to welcome you. Enjoy five nights at our stylish boutique hotel, with the neighborhood’s inviting cafés, boutiques, and waterfront close at hand. No Hotel Hopping!
• Join our winery friends in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol wine country. Discover the people and traditions behind these celebrated wines through private experiences amongst our winery friends and a winery lunch shared around the table.
• Try your hand at creating your own Bordeaux wine. During our hands-on blending workshop, discover how different grape varieties come together, then take home a half bottle of your personalized blend to enjoy with memories of your visit.
• Share in the excitement of the harvest on select fall departures. Join our winery friends to pick and sort grapes before gathering with the team for a traditional harvest lunch—a special opportunity to experience this much-loved seasonal tradition together.
• Explore the history and charm of medieval Saint-Émilion. Enjoy a guided introduction to this beautiful village, followed by time to browse its boutiques and wine shops, wander its cobbled streets, or relax at a café.
• Spend a delicious morning cooking at home with Christy’s lifelong friends, Chef Antoine and his wife, Claire.Prepare traditional Bordelaise dishes together in Antoine’s kitchen, then gather for an apéritif and a leisurely lunch featuring your creations, accompanied by wines selected from his private cellar.
• Discover Bazas, the historic town Anne calls home. Explore its medieval heritage, beautiful arcaded square, and magnificent Gothic cathedral, with stories and local insights that make this visit especially meaningful.
• Experience Christy’s beloved Arcachon Bay with her friend Délia. Step aboard a traditional wooden pinasse for a private cruise, sharing local specialties, wine, and Champagne as Délia introduces us to the waters and fishing traditions she knows so well.
• Enjoy a seaside lunch with beautiful views of the Dune du Pilat and Arcachon Bay. Continue with a short cultural walk through Arcachon’s Ville d’Hiver, discovering its elegant villas and fascinating past before walking into Aracachon’s village center to enjoy time to explore independently.
• Step into centuries of Bordeaux wine history at one of the region’s oldest family-owned estates. Discover how its Benedictine monks helped bring Bordeaux’s wines to international tables in the 18th century. Enjoy a private visit and exclusive tasting, with local cheeses paired with the estate’s wines, as we share the fascinating stories behind its winemaking heritage.
• Make time to enjoy the Bordeaux Isabelle calls home. Explore historic neighborhoods, stroll along the riverfront, browse boutiques, or discover a museum, with our favorite addresses and recommendations to help you make the most of your afternoon.
• Experience our “France with Friends” travel philosophy throughout the week. Share wonderful food, beautiful wines, and warm welcomes from our local friends, then join us for a special farewell dinner to celebrate the experiences and friendships we’ve enjoyed together.

Who is our Bordeaux Walking Tour Experience designed for?

No experience is necessary! France Off the Beaten Path Tours Bordeaux, Arcachon, Bazas, and Saint Emilion Tour features daily personalized French experiences for travelers searching for authenticity during their discovery of Bordeaux and the surrounding countryside. Our small group tour features a variety of engaging activities such as a cooking at home class, embarking on a traditional French pinasse to explore the Arcachon Basin culture, and discovering prestigious vineyards in Saint Emilion, VIP winery tours & wine tasting, a wine blending workshop, cultural excursions, privately hosted gourmet meals, and time with our regional friends. Professional and knowledgeable guides lead each tour. 5-nights at one boutique hotel (NEVER any hotel hopping) ensures added enjoyment. Unpack once for the entire trip! Sumptuous gourmet meals at unique venues and prepared by our favorite chefs complete this insider tour of the Bordeaux region. It’s vacation, and Off the Beaten Path tours are all about having fun, being active, enjoying personalized and authentic discovery!

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