Top Aquitaine Classes & Workshops

Going to Bordeaux without sampling the wines would be like going to Rome without trying pizza. This workshop, led by an expert in the field, introduces you to six different wines from the region, accompanied with local snacks. Improve your wine knowledge and vocabulary with a blind tasting, and take-home information brochures are provided too.

Step back in time with a culinary twist! Experience the charm of a historic Bordeaux apartment while preparing elegant and timeless French recipes made vegan- hosted by a cookbook author. Add on the market tour and enjoy a coffee and croissant with me before shopping for our ingredients like a local.

Discover the Best of Saint-Émilion Wines with a Delicious Cheese and Charcuterie Board Enjoy an amazing visit to two top wineries, both classified as Saint-Émilion Grands Crus Classés: Château Tour Baladoz: Step into tradition with a visit to this charming, historic winery. Château La Croizille: Experience a contemporary approach to winemaking at modern winery. The visit ends with a guided tasting of three wines. You’ll enjoy a delicious plate of local meats and cheeses, served with a glass of wine, while soaking in the stunning views from our covered terrace or cozy indoor area, depending on the weather. For groups of 10 or more, or for special events, please email us.

Bordeaux wine is world-famous, but its award-winning wineries are spread throughout six sub-regions, some more than a 2-hour drive away. This guided tasting experience gives you a taste of Bordeaux without leaving the city. Sample three fine Bordeaux wines paired with delicious gourmet foods, and learn all about the region’s appellations, terroirs, and wine classifications from your sommelier Guide.

Creating your own custom wine We allow our customers to create their own cuvée by mixing different grape varieties according to their tastes. Each bottle is unique, customized with labels created by the customer, and carefully sealed.

This experience will take you to two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Châteaux, where you’ll discover the winemaking process from vine to bottle, taste exceptional wines, and enjoy a delicious picnic, all while taking in one of the most stunning views of the Saint-Émilion vineyards.

Step into the heart of Bordeaux for a 3-hour immersive pastry class dedicated to the art of the choux pastry. Guests will make the famous chocolate éclairs and choux à la crème, filled with light and airy chantilly cream. This experience takes place in a professional kitchen inside a charming local pastry shop, giving you an authentic behind-the-scenes taste of French pâtisserie culture. This activity is hands on, educational, intimate and open for all ages. This experience is guided by a local self-taught baker with extensive hands-on experience in the food industry and a deep passion for French pastries and gastronomy.

Explore the tradition of the Basque Country with an introduction to the Basque ball in Biarritz. This activity will be supervised by a professional player. In an authentic setting, enthusiasts will guide you through the different specialties of this iconic sport, including barehand, pala and chistera. With a user-friendly approach, enjoy fun exercises and team Things to do that promote learning and cohesion. Whether for a family outing, with friends or for a corporate seminar, this experience promises memorable moments and an immersion in Basque culture.

Experience the true taste of Bordeaux and taste the region's famous wine at a local winery, just steps from Place Gambetta. With two brothers as hosts, you will taste three traditional grape varieties while listening to simple but interesting explanations about wine and its production. Other perks include a platter of Basque country cheese and ham.

Welcome to our place... Passionate about wine and its terroir, we have created a modern cellar dedicated to knowledgeable enthusiasts and curious people eager to discover gems. Here, each bottle tells a story, that of a winemaker, of a soil, of a vintage. We are committed to offering a selection that is both qualitative, original, and accessible, reflecting the diversity and richness of the French vineyard and beyond. 50% of our selection comes directly from estates that are not distributed elsewhere. The other half is sourced from trusted partners, carefully selected for their standards and expertise.Our philosophyOur cellar Le Pied à Terre is a bridge between winemakers and enthusiasts, amateurs. Every wine we offer has been tasted and selected for its taste qualities, its story, and the emotion it evokes. Le Pied à Terre Emotions within reach of glasses.

Spend a delightful 1.5 hours relaxing on a cruise along the Garonne River, sipping prestigious Bordeaux wines and gazing at the fantastic scenery. Watch the attractions of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bordeaux, including Place de la Bourse, give way to the vineyard-covered hills of the Aquitaine region as you learn about this area's wine-making history from your onboard guide. Choose from two starting points for the cruise, Quai Richelieu or Cité du Vin.

Private hands-on pastry class in a professional Bordeaux kitchen Learn to make canelés, Dunes Blanches, or macarons from scratch Expert guidance in French, English, or Spanish Friendly and immersive experience Suitable for beginners and passionate home bakers Access to a renowned French pastry supply store nearby Book this unique Bordeaux pastry experience and discover the secrets of authentic French baking in a true professional environment.

Create your own wine and leave with your bottle ! After a tour of the chateau,,head to the blending workshop. Like our cuvée Symbiose, born from the blending of different vintages, we will guide you in the creation of your own wine. You will discover the secrets of blending to create your own nectar and then take home your personalized bottle as a souvenir. An original, fun and educational wine activity!

Immerse yourself in Bordeaux’s wine history, walk its UNESCO-listed streets, and enjoy a sommelier-led wine and cheese tasting on this gourmet walking tour. In the afternoon, meet in central Bordeaux and set off on foot: you’ll explore its atmospheric neighborhoods, will learn about its vinous history at the wine tasting, will glimpse its historic landmarks, and more. Afterwards, finish with a tutored tasting and pairing session in an evocative location.

Live a unique oenological experience in an urban cellar in the heart of Darwin in Bordeaux. This activity immerses you in a participatory workshop, where you become an actor in the creation of a wine. Accompanied by Maxime, oenologist, and Annaëlle, assistant cellar master, you discover the behind-the-scenes winemaking during a visit to the cellar and a tasting of cuvées accompanied by a cheese board. Scout through the characteristics of the main Bordeaux grape varieties to understand what makes the region’s wines rich: blending. What makes this experience special is that you move from theory to practice. From different monovines, you create your own blend, bottle your wine and leave with your own personalised cuvée. Between pedagogy, tasting and creation, this immersion in an urban cellar in the heart of Bordeaux offers an original and interactive approach to the world of wine.

Discover the Médoc in a unique way on an exclusive gravel bike adventure through the prestigious Margaux wine region. Far from the usual tourist routes, you'll ride along white sandy trails, peaceful forest tracks and quiet country roads, enjoying privileged access to one of France's most renowned wine regions. Led by a passionate local guide, you'll discover the history of the Médoc, admire its world-famous Classified Growth estates, and explore breathtaking vineyard landscapes at a relaxed pace, perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Enjoy a traditional French picnic in an exceptional setting before stopping at a family-owned winery. For those who wish, an optional wine tasting offers the opportunity to meet the passionate winemakers and discover the estate's wines. Round-trip transportation from Bordeaux and a premium gravel bike are included, allowing you to enjoy a hassle-free day combining cycling, gastronomy, culture and authentic local experiences.

This unique experience will allow you to learn more about cooperage as well as your tastes in wine (and especially if you like wood in wine, typical aromas of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja wines, etc.) We promise you a truly unusual experience since we will make you taste the same wine 6 times for 6 different experiences. Better still, we invite you to put yourself in the shoes of the winemaker and create (assemble) your ideal wine. Thanks to this workshop, you will (almost) never make a mistake again with your wine purchases.

Hit the waves in one of France’s most famous surf spots on this 2-hour private surf lesson in Biarritz. Pull on your wetsuit and grab your board. Paddle out into the rolling waves off Biarritz, widely considered the finest surf spot along France’s Basque coastline. Depending on your level, either master the basics under guidance from your private surf tutor, practise those hip turns or pick up helpful tips and tricks to perfect your surf technique. This surf lesson is suitable for beginner surfers and experienced riders alike.

During this workshop, we have chosen to introduce you to exceptional products such as caviar, foie gras, and other emblematic delicacies of French excellence, paired with prestigious Grands Vins de Bordeaux. You might be surprised by some unexpected combinations and the pure alchemy that arises from matching the right food with the right wine. Pairing food and wine goes beyond the general principles and success requires curiosity and even courage! It’s all about appreciating both the wine and food separately, as well as together. This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to engage, ask questions, and share your experience in a warm, friendly, and open atmosphere.

Live an original, unique and personalized experience, and discover the fascinating world of perfume, open to all. During a workshop, put yourself in the shoes of a perfumer and create your personalized perfume! In a small group and accompanied by a perfume expert, immerse yourself in an exciting world where more than 100 notes and accords await you to create a perfume that suits you.

This unique offering allows you to explore the most scenic routes and villages of the Basque region. We ride leisurely truly off the beaten tracks and will adjust the itinerary based on seasons as well as your preferences. Our aim is to offer to non-bikers the opportunity to discover the pleasure of motorcycling and enjoy the Basque Country from the unrestricted vantage point of the back seat of our vintage Harley Davidson's motorcycles. No experience of motorcycling is required and everybody is welcome.

You can discover a wide selection of wines and learn the art of pairing cheeses and wines. Time will pass without you noticing, with a terrace offering exceptional views of the vineyards.

Step into the heart of Bordeaux for a 3-hour immersive pastry class dedicated to the art of the choux pastry. Guests will make the famous chocolate éclairs and choux à la crème, filled with light and airy chantilly cream. This experience takes place in a professional kitchen inside a charming local pastry shop, giving you an authentic behind-the-scenes taste of French pâtisserie culture. This activity is hands on, educational, intimate and open for all ages. This experience is guided by a local self-taught baker with extensive hands-on experience in the food industry and a deep passion for French pastries and gastronomy.