Top Aquitaine Cooking Classes

Enjoy a hassle-free introduction to Bordeaux's famous wine traditions on this small-group tasting tour. Pick your preferred wine region, either Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank or the Médoc on the Left, and relax knowing the logistics and activities are all sorted for you. Visit one or two prestigious wineries in either region to sample top-quality local wines, sample regional cheese and cured meats, and learn about wine-tasting techniques.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A unique private experience in the company of a chef to learn new cooking techniques.

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.

Enjoy the idyllic scenery and world-class wines on a half-day wine tour of the Médoc region from Bordeaux. Visit two classified growth chateaux wine estates for guided wine tastings. Admire the spectacular scenery surrounding them and along the drives. Pass other famous chateaux, such as Palmer and Chateaux Margaux.

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.

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.

Discover the art of white wine creation alongside a fascinating visit to the Wine Museum in Bordeaux. This engaging workshop includes crafting your own wine blend, all while savoring a delightful cheese and charcuterie platter. The experience culminates with a 75cl bottle of your personalized wine, allowing you to take a piece of your Bordeaux adventure home. Uncover the rich history of wine in France and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow wine enthusiasts in an intimate setting.

An enchanted Halloween evening in Bordeaux. Meet at a crypt before cooking a plant-based autumnal feast by candlelight in a historic Bordeaux apartment. Dress to meet the Ghost of Honor. Hint: The Roaring 20s

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.

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!

A wine workshop right where it's made? This is what we offer you with our wine-making workshops at the Micro Winery. Experience a unique oenological experience in an urban winery 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.

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.

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.

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.