Top Bordeaux Cooking Classes

Step back in time with a culinary twist. Experience the charm of a historic Bordeaux apartment while preparing elegant vegan versions of timeless French recipes—hosted by a cookbook author.

Come and learn the techniques of canelés preparation. You will discover the history of the emblem of Bordeaux.

Learn all about wine in one of the world's most famous wine cities with this experience. You'll head to a local wine bar, where your expert instructor will go over the basics of wine production and terminology and let you in on some tricks of the trade. Throughout the course of your experience, you'll taste three different wines, served with charcuterie.

This workshop is led for small groups, and allows to interact freely with our Sommelier and the other participants. In 1 hour time, you will get introduced to Bordeaux, its wines and the art of tasting ; and will then learn the main rules of successfull wine pairings. The perfect occasion to taste local artisanal delicacies.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy gourmet and friendly workshop based around emblematic pastries from France and the Bordeaux region. From Wednesday to Saturday, between 2h and 2h30, we invite you to pastry with chefs, experts in their field. Come and discover all the secrets of your favorite pastries, so you can reproduce them and impress your guests ! You'll leave with lots of tips, advice, recipes and, above all, your own wonderful creations. On your marks? Ready to go? Pastry

During this workshop, we choosed to allow you to taste exceptionnal products : such as caviar, foie gras and other delicacies iconic "french excellence", paired with classified Bordeaux Wines.

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.

Savor the flavors of Bordeaux wines. Learn everything about the World Wine capital & delve in to its rich traditional drinking history. As you will enter in to the whole new world of wine wizards. Drink 100% Natural LocaL wine from our region. Taste exceptional wines from family owned wine estate, mostly created by Women winemakers. So hop on and meet me, your Sommelier(Wine expert) who will take you on a ride of a fun tasting experience of Bordeaux Natural wine. Vegetarians/Gluten Free/ Vegan are welcome.

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!

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 workshop offers you a complete immersion in the artisan cheesemaking in the heart of Bordeaux. Unlike a simple tasting, you are actively involved in every step of milk processing. You make your own St Marcell’eaux, inspired by Saint-Marcellin, as well as fresh cheese and cottage cheese. The artisan explains the natural mechanisms, milk reactions, the role of ferments and the importance of textures. The experience is designed to be accessible to everyone, even without prior knowledge. You handle, observe transformations live and receive careful support. By leaving with your creations, you take away more than just a product: you leave with a real-life knowledge and understanding of French gastronomic craftsmanship.

Live an authentic cheese experience in the heart of Bordeaux by making your own artisan halloumi. This workshop is not limited to the demonstration: you are involved in every step, from handling milk to cooking your cheese. Guided by Anaïs, a passionate cheese artisan, you will discover the techniques specific to halloumi, this Cypriot cheese famous for its ability to be pan-fried without melting, as well as the basic gestures of the artisan cheese factory. Whether you are Novice or curious amateur, each moment is explained with clarity and kindness in a friendly atmosphere. You leave with your cheese ready to taste and advice to continue preparing it at home.

Visiting Bordeaux and want to immerse yourself in the world of wine? Let Guadalupe, a Certified CMS Sommelier and Diploma WSET holder, guide you through and explain everything you need to know about Bordeaux wines. In a 1:30-hour tasting workshop, you will learn about the region of Bordeaux and its appellations, the different soils and wine classifications, how to read a label, winegrowing and winemaking techniques, the grapes used and the specific blends that make Bordeaux unique wines. You will taste 4 wines (tasting pour of 1 Cremant de Bordeaux, 1 White and 2 Reds) paired with 3 French cheeses. Let your senses be enlightened and discover the aromas and flavours that make Bordeaux wines so famous. Add a special option and taste 3 more Premium wines Grand Cru Classe and Classified. (Total of 7 wines paired with French cheese in a 2-hour tasting). No previous knowledge is required to attend this tasting workshop. You will learn everything in a fun and interactive way.

Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century space in the heart of Bordeaux, this workshop offers a rare chance to craft the city’s iconic pastry—the canelé—from scratch. While canelés are sold across the city, including at the famed Baillardran and local favorite La Toque Cuivrée, few places invite you to make them yourself using traditional copper molds. Led entirely in English by native speakers—who are also locals able to translate life in France—this class blends hands-on technique with cultural insight into Bordeaux’s rich culinary heritage. Offering a warm, immersive setting where guests connect with local traditions, ask questions freely, and savor what they’ve made, this experience goes beyond baking. Guests enjoy not only a taste of Bordeaux but an insider’s view into French culture—all in a space designed for comfort, creativity, and connection. Ideal for food enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Presentation of the vineyard of Bordeaux Recall of the basics of tasting Tasting of 5 wines 10% discount on purchases at the end of the tasting

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.