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Designed for cruise passengers, this tour takes you from Le Verdon port to Bordeaux, often called “Little Paris” for its elegant architecture and rich history. Located in France’s famed wine region, Bordeaux is known worldwide for its vineyards and cultural heritage. Since the old town is closed to vehicles, your guide will lead a walking tour of top sights including Cathédrale Saint-André, Place de la Bourse with its Water Mirror, and the neoclassical Grand Théâtre. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore shops, relax at a café, or try local food. Wine lovers can join an optional tasting for €30. At the set time, return to the bus for the trip back to Le Verdon, arriving before your ship departs. This well-planned excursion blends sightseeing, culture, and relaxation, making it a perfect way to experience Bordeaux on your cruise.

Become more familiar with Bordeaux's wine heritage, without the pressure of researching the area's estates and planning a solo trip, with this small-group tour to a family-run winery. After meeting up at a centrally located point in the city, relax and let your driver-guide handle the logistics and the organization. Enjoy an itinerary that includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery and wine tastings.

Spin through UNESCO–listed Saint-Émilion in style by sidecar, and get the inside line on one of France’s most famous winemaking regions, on this wine-lover’s tour. Following pickup at your Bordeaux hotel, escape the city to the fertile vineyards of Saint-Émilion and admire uninterrupted views over the countryside scenery. You’ll sample locally made wines in a Grand Cru Classé winery with your guide, with free time to explore Saint-Émilion on foot.

Escape the bustle of Bordeaux for a seaside getaway on this trip to the Bay of Arcachon. Don't worry about having to hire a car, with transportation sorted for you. With your local guide and small group, journey southwest by van to the white-sand beaches of Arcachon, famous for oyster harvesting. Hike to the top of Pyla Dune, the highest sand dune in Europe, before enjoying lunch.

We offer tours that combine small bites with the discovery of unusual places: from famous local patisseries to historic boutiques, from the region's unique wine to one of France's most iconic libraries. This tour will allow you to discover places that only the locals know about, a different way of immersing yourself in the city. This tour has been imagined and will be led by people from Bordeaux who make our experience authentic and unique. We'll take you not only to great places to sample local produce, but also to corners of the city that only we know. If you want to discover all the secrets and curiosities of Bordeaux, join our "That's All Local" tour and spend a few hours like a true Bordelais.

Spend a full day exploring the famous wine region of Saint-Émilion. Visit a small, family-run winery and well-respected classified growth château and learn about Bordeaux’s proud winemaking traditions as you sample a few glasses. Wander around the vines and enjoy a picnic with local products in the garden of the château.

Join this small group (max 10) in Bordeaux, on this foodie walking tour where all your local food is included. Depending on the season, your guide will take you to places serving canelles, chocolate, red wine, traditional French sweets, and more. You’ll meet new friends, hear anecdotes and stories of the region, have a lovely walk in the Old Bordeaux area, and leave more full than when you started.

See Bordeaux from a perspective rare to visitors on a private motorcycle tour. In addition to navigating while you take in views from the sidecar, your guide offers little-known anecdotes about top landmarks and hidden gems along the route, from Place de la Bourse to the Palais Gallien. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Distillery visits in the Cognac region of France might seem overwhelming when you’re faced with a language barrier and don’t know where to start. This private Cognac experience makes it easy, with two visits to esteemed Cognac houses—Martell, Courvoisier, Hennessy—organized in advance by a professional local guide. You’ll learn about the distillation and ageing processes that have led to the Cognac name getting its fame.

Experience the beauty of Saint–Émilion by e-bike, and stop for wine tastings along the way, on this two-in-one, small-group tour from Bordeaux. Begin with a guided tour of this UNESCO-listed city. Learn the history of the local wine industry as you to cycle past famous chateaux, stop at a Growth Classified winery for lunch and a wine tasting, and visit a family-run estate to sample fine local varietals.

Experience Bordeaux your way with the Bordeaux On Your Own transfer service, perfect for cruise passengers docking in Le Verdon. Enjoy direct pick-up and drop-off right next to your ship, removing the stress of arranging additional transport. Begin your day at the iconic Bordeaux Cathedral, with up to 4 hours of free time to explore Bordeaux at your own pace. This convenient round-trip service blends comfort, autonomy, and seamless logistics, giving you the freedom to create your own adventure. With professional staff, air-conditioned transport, and guaranteed return to your ship, it’s the ideal way to make the most of your day in the city. If you booked the 7-hour tour option, you will have up to 3 hours of free time.

Sample the flavors of Bordeaux on this small-group guided walking tour through its UNESCO-listed historic center. Visit multiple stops, including the iconic covered market, and enjoy 9 generous tastings such as Bordeaux wine, artisan cheese or charcuterie, handcrafted chocolate, local pastries, fresh bread, seasonal fruit, coffee, and a savory specialty. The tour is limited to eight guests for a personal experience.

Your private pilot/guide will tell you about the history of Bordeaux and how we experience the city and the region. A real moment of sharing and conviviality. You can discover all the monuments but also original places less known to tourists. Of course, we will stop as many times as you want to take pictures. The experience is unique and the memories unforgettable! You will also have small tastings during the ride, yum yum!! Remark: We can have two people per sidecar. One goes up in the "basket" and the other behind the pilot. You can change as you wish.

Discover the rich wine-making traditions of St-Emilion on a guided tasting tour from Bordeaux. With a group of fellow wine enthusiasts, spend roughly 8-hours visiting two distinguished wine estates in this UNESCO-listed territory to sample and learn about exquisite local varietals. Your excursion includes fascinating estate tours, informative tasting sessions, an independent time to explore and eat in the charming town of St-Emilion, a guided visit of the underground monuments as the church and the hermitage.

Experience the Basque Coast from the water on a small-group cetacean watching tour departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Travelling to the Gouf de Capbreton, an oceanic fault known for its marine biodiversity, offers the opportunity to observe dolphins, whales, and porpoises in their natural environment. The smaller group size creates a quieter and more respectful wildlife viewing experience while allowing visitors to spend time offshore in an area rarely explored on standard coastal tours.

* This tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility * Discover the great sites of the "Golden Triangle" on this unique sightseeing tour with live commentary. After a private guided tour of Richard the Lionheart's castle at Beynac (replaced by a visit to Castelnaud castle from January to mid February as Beynac castle will be closed.. Then take a private guided tour of La Roque Gageac, one of the most beautiful villages in France, built into the cliffs along the Dordogne river. Afterward, continue to the hilltop village of Domme for breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding area. Walk around the village to get a feel for the local atmosphere.

For wine lovers of all colours! Explore the vineyards of Bordeaux and visit two wineries off the beaten track: one in the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation and the second in the magnificent Entre-deux-Mers region, and taste at least 6 wines. After meeting your local Bordeaux guide, you will visit a first property in the Entre-deux-Mers region. This is a magnificent region known for the diversity of its wines. Once you have visited the facilities, you will taste several wines of different colours. The tour continues in the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation. Once you've visited this estate, which is very different from the first, you'll taste several wines (red and white), some of the best in the Bordeaux wine region. An original way to discover the richness of the Bordeaux wine region off the beaten track! 1:50pm: Meet in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Your guide will welcome you and explain the day's programme. 2pm: departure. The half-day tour begins with a visit to a certified organic Pessac-Léognan winery. You'll learn how the wines of this region are made, visit the vat room and barrel cellar, before tasting the estate's wines (red and white, 2 minimum). Then we'll cross the Garonne river to discover another part of the Bordeaux vineyard: Entre-deux-Mers. Nicknamed "Little Tuscany", this is a hilly region that produces a wide variety of wines. You will visit a second wine estate, followed by a tasting of at least 3 wines (different colors). At the end of the day, you'll have discovered a little-visited part of the vineyard and enjoyed wines that are very different from one another. An excellent way to discover the diversity of the Bordeaux vineyard! 6.15pm: return to Bordeaux (+/- 15 min.).

Pair two Bordeaux wine-tasting experiences together in one day, all while saving on your travel budget, with this combination tour. Enjoy an itinerary that includes a morning wine workshop in Bordeaux, before moving on to a winery in nearby St-Émilion. Well-suited for travellers who are only in Bordeaux for a short time, but want to get familiar with the region's various varietals.

*** This tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility *** Climb aboard a comfortable electric van in Sarlat and after a 1-hour trip punctuated by photo stops through the majestic landscapes of the Dordogne Valley, you will reach Rocamadour. Rocamadour is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France, built in a vertiginous setting against a cliff face nestled in the heart of the Alzou canyon, a thousand-year-old historic UNESCO site. During this guided tour you will learn about the legends at the origin of this sacred place. You will walk down the cross trail (lift on the way back), you will admire the miraculous chapel and its black virgin, the sarcophagus of St. Amadour dug into the rock of the cliff, and the legendary sword Durandal.

Delve into the culinary wonderland of Bordeaux with a 3-hour gourmet food tour. Join your knowledgeable foodie guide for a walking tour of the city, stopping in beloved local shops to taste things like canelés (Bordeaux pastry), cheese, and delicatessen (charcuterie) with a glass of wine.

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This magnificent adventure in a vintage sidecar takes place first in Bordeaux. We will discover the city with its unmissable monuments and its very authentic little streets in the city center. Then we leave for a vineyard. Arrived there, we drive in the small paths in the middle of the vineyards and in front of the Bordeaux castles, unforgettable! Then, your driver will take you to visit a domain and taste its wine. This experience will be a highlight of your stay in the region. Several options are available A sidecar can accommodate in addition to the driver 1 or 2 passengers

Experience the Basque coastline at sunset on a small group boat tour between Hendaye and Guéthary near Biarritz. Travelling by boat offers access to coastal views and landmarks that are difficult to fully appreciate from land, while the limited group size creates a more relaxed atmosphere onboard. Along the route, discover historic sights including the Basque Corniche and Château d’Abbadia, while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of our electric luxury van, air-conditioned with leather interior. Your Personal Guide will take advantage of the trip to tell you about one of the oldest wine regions in France, already exploited by the Romans. You will discover the magnificent vineyards on the right bank of the Garonne, and the castles that make these appellations famous. Visits have been booked for you in Saint-Emilion or Pomerol estates. Arriving at the castles, you will be taken care of for a guided visit of the cellars, vineyards, winery... A tasting of the wines of the estate will be offered at the end of each of the 2 visits. Scout to tasting techniques, which will make your nose and taste buds discover unexpected sensations.... The cobbled streets will then be open to you, and you will marvel at the treasures of Saint-Émilion, and the legacy of its so famous monk.