Find and Book Wineries to Visit in South West France

The closest international airport to wineries in South West France is the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS). Toulouse is the biggest city of the wine region and it's right at the crossroads of all the main appellations.
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) is close to wineries in the Bergerac sub-region (120km).

If you wish to visit wineries in South West France by car, to get the best landscapes and find the best wineries, drive to Toulouse, Cahors, Auch, Albi, or Bergerac. From there, get lost along countryside and hilly roads that will lead you to incredible wineries in South West France.

You can also look for the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrims’ trail that goes towards the Pyrenees.

There are many stations you can get to if you decide to visit wineries in South West France by train.
The best choice is to arrive with a TGV to a big station, for example Bordeaux, Toulouse or Limoges. From here, you can get trains to smaller stations closer to wineries in South West France.

• From Limoges you can get a direct train for Cahors or travel to Bergerac from Bordeaux.


• If you wish to visit wineries in Dordogne, you can stop in Langon, Marmande, La Réole.

Climate can vary across the wine region, but the best period to visit wineries in South West France in autumn. September and October are pretty warm months but not as much as the summer months.
In August temperatures can rise up to 40°C! Plus, if you visit wineries in South West France in September, you get to witness the harvesting season.
Spring is a very wet season in South West France and the weather is quite unstable.

Wineries in South West France are mostly family-owned with a long winemaking history and are located in historical buildings in the middle of the French countryside.
Some wineries still produce wine following traditional methods, while others have decided to adapt to technological innovations. Many wineries in South West France have a fully organic and sustainable production, often led by the youngest members of the family.

Modern-day Gascony, in the South West France wine region, was part of Aquitaine until the Middle Ages. This explains why most wineries in South West France grow typical Bordeaux grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (sometimes called Côt), Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Other popular grape varieties in the South West France wine region are Cabernet Franc, Tannat, Chenin Blanc, and Sémillon.
Native grapes are today very rare, but one of the most famous is Fer Servadou, a grape from the Basque Country.

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in South West France:

English	French
Winery	Vignoble
Wine cellar	Cave à vins
Wine	Vin
Vine	Vigne
Wine tasting	Dégustaction de vins
Cheers!	à votre santé

These are the best wineries to visit in France's South West:

• Domaine Les Roques de Cana


• Château de Tauziès


• Domaine l'Ancienne Cure


• Château du Bloy

These wineries in France's South West have restaurants:

• Château de Tauziès

This winery in South West France has an accommodation facility:

• Château de Tauziès

Most of the wineries in France's South West are located in the wine regions in the countryside. The best way to prepare a visit to a winery in France's South West is to book your visit in advance on our website.

The best wineries to visit during your holiday or vacation to South West France are:

• Domaine l'Ancienne Cure


• Domaine de Beyssac


• Château du Bloy


• Domaine Larroudé

These wineries in South West France are open to the public with booking in advance:

• Domaine de Grimardy


• Domaine Larroudé


• Château de Gensac


• Domaine Gayrard

This is our selection of small & boutique wineries in South West France that you can visit:

• Clos Cavenac


• Château du Bloy


• Domaine de Beyssac

These are the best family wineries in South West France that you can visit:

• Domaine Plaimont


• Domaine de Grimardy


• Domaine De Perreau


• Domaine des Sangliers

Use our interactive France's South West winery map to browse wineries near Toulouse, Pau and Cahors.

Wineries in South West France have great facilities that will make the visit enjoyable and unforgettable for everyone.
Here is what the majority of wineries offer:
- Reduced mobility access
- Bus parking for groups
- Possibility to bring pets along the tour
- Activities for kids so adults can make the most of their wine tasting experience
A very limited number of wineries have a restaurant or a hotel inside. Find out which winery in South West France is the perfect one for you.

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