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An Exotic Tour · 8 Cours Du Xxx Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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Let's discover Bordeaux, its history & its wine.
This walking tour will meet at the historic and beautiful "Grosse Cloche"-Bell Tower Gate. (Corner of Rue Victor Hugo & Rue St James)- From there we will wind through the vibrant historic streets of Bordeaux - discovering hidden squares and charming back streets. As we wander by the city's classic landmarks & hidden gems of bygone eras, I will share with you Bordeaux's rich and dynamic history, including how it evolved around the thriving wine trade.
The tour will zig-zag through the St. James quarter, Place du Palais, Place Saint Pierre, the key side along the river, the Place du Parliament, Place de la Bourse (wine exchange) and ending around the Place de la Comédie. As we wander through like a local, I will also introduce you to our local special pastry, the canelé for tasting and describe how it is a byproduct of the wine industry.
Tour includes seeing the following sights: La Grosse Cloche - Historic Medieval Bell Tower Gate on Southern side of City St. James Quarter - neighborhood between Grosse Cloche and Rue Alsace Lorraine, Place du Palais - Historic square flanked by the historic Porte Cailhau, Place de la Bourse - Historic entrance of City from the river - Statue of 3 graces. St. Catherine Street - Longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe, Place de la Comedie & Opera House/Grand Theater Monument des Girondins - Place Quinconnces
To finish our tour, we will visit a lovely local wine bar which serves only regional wines by the glass and rotates their offerings on a monthly basis. There, you can choose a glass of one of our local wines & I will introduce you to the different wines of Bordeaux - red, white, sweet, dry & sparkling. I look forward to sharing with you from an insider's view, additional local specialties and interesting shops personalized for your needs.
Included in the price is a canelé & wine tasting at the local wine bar. Leisurely walking tour - will adjust to pace of clients It is best to wear comfortable shoes—and an umbrella if rain is forecasted
3 hours
2–6 people
Yes, all transport included
Not included
Light snacks
103 Cours Victor Hugo, 33000 Bordeaux, France
At the historic Bell Tower - Grosse Cloche - Corner Rue Saint James & Cours Victor Hugo
Place de la Comedie - Bordeaux Center -We finish at a local wine bar with a wine tasting & introduction to wines of Bordeaux
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I am an American expat from upstate New York currently living in Bordeaux since 2011 and raising three daughters in this dynamic and vibrant city. I fell in love with this beautiful wine region & city of stunning architecture harmonized with a "joie de vivre" of its inhabitants and chose to make it home.
Read more about Jennifer - certified Wine guideFrance wine country combines exquisite pleasure with the long traditions of winemaking. Together with Italy and Spain , France wine country is one of the biggest and the most important producers in the world, qualitatively and quantitatively. The top French wine regions such as Bordeaux , Burgundy and exclusive Champagne have an outstanding international reputation.
Explore FranceBordeaux wine region is located on the Atlantic coast, on right and left bank of the Gironde Estuary. Benefiting from the location and the climate Bordeaux vineyards here produce exclusive wines. Worldwide recognized for its harmonious, premium quality wines, Bordeaux is a major player in the international wine market. Moreover, the city of Bordeaux is one great wine capitals famous for its historical heritage and…
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