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NO DIET CLUB - Let's get thick in Bordeaux !
All food is included :)
Hygienic measures : group of 10 people maximum. Hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting ! Food is life but safety first
After Paris and Nice, we really had to start a food tour in Bordeaux ! The best city for food (and wine) lovers in our country. We walked every single street of center Bordeaux with our local guides to offer you a fine selection of what we do best in this beautiful region of south west. Local specialities of course but not only ! Sexy platter of charcuterie and cheese, best cannelés in town and we had to try them all to make a choice (our job is so hard haha), fresh oyster, our best burger, amazing foccacia and some sweet surprises too ! Gourmet street food is life. (Tastings may vary with seasonal products - quality & quantity)
(VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME)
▶ What this tour is about ✔
- Many tastings to share
- Calories
- A nice walk in Bordeaux
- What locals eat
- Lots of fun
- Funny/bad jokes
- Pictures and souvenirs
- Smiles
- A list of serious recommendations in Bordeaux
- New friends from all around the world
Exploring Bordeaux by Bicycle, a Three-Hour Immersive Tour
The bike tour I offer you is unique and adapts to your desires and needs, whether you are with family or couples, with friends or colleagues. This bike tour of about 12 km is intended for all curious, young and old, locals or tourists, who want to share a special moment, in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
Follow me through a journey back in time, between classic and modern history! You'll find the secrets of ancient monuments like the last piece of street art scattered around the city, not to mention the best food spots and the most beautiful green space to lounge in.
"During this visit, I will take you to explore the most beautiful historic monuments and neighborhoods of Bordeaux, such as Saint Seurin, the Golden Triangle, Saint-André, Saint Paul, Saint Michel, the Hangar Darwin, the Quays of Bordeaux, the Chartrons, and more.
Admire wonders such as Place de la Bourse, Grande Cloche, Cloche de Saint Michel, Bastide Bordelaise, and discover Bordeaux's hidden medieval streets."
Come and learn about Bordeaux-style etiquette and leave with the stars full of pupils and flavors full of taste buds!
Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers
Come and discover the specificities and unique characteristics of Bordeaux wines through our selection of 3 typical wines of the left bank of Garonne river, right bank and the exceptional terroirs of Bordeaux.
During this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way.
We will tell you the history of the vineyard since the arrival of the Romans until today.
We introduce you to the art of tasting with simple words and explanations. We aim at showing how accessible wine tasting can be when you get told good tips.
During this tasting you can also eat our selection of cheese and ham from beautiful Basque country.
The history of Bordeaux wine and the art of tasting will have no more secret to you.
Make your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine!
Making your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine will be a very special moment : you will experience the tasting of 3 different types of wine from the left bank of Garonne river, the right bank and the Graves. Those 3 groups are the most typical ones from Bordeaux vineyard, of international renown.
During the first part of this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way.
In the second part of your journey, they will teach you how to become a real Winemaker! You will make your own wine, by mixing your own blend using different grape varieties.
Thanks to this atypical class, you will get to discover emblematic grape varieties of Bordeaux vineyard and even the art of blending your own cuvée. You will get help and explanations at every step of your creation so that you get the chance to take your precious nectar home. If you're motivated, you will even get to label and close your bottle yourself!
Early Bird Bordeaux walking tour
Discover Bordeaux before the others!
Have you heard that Bordeaux is often called "la Belle Endormie" - The Sleeping Beauty? So why not to discover the city when it is awakening.
If you are an early bird too, let's join me for a nice walk in the morning lights, when the city is still quiet, not crowded, stroll on the riverside, enjoy a coffee on a lovely place and try some of our local delicacies to start the day sweetly
Other things to note
The tour is flexible, if you want to change the program :)
Try the wines of Bordeaux
Saint-Emilion Wine Tour
Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco, and visit two wineries (a top winery classified Grand Cru Classé and a family-run estate Grand Cru) during a 5 hours guided tour with me, a fun & knowledgeable local guide speaking English.
Your tour includes 2 wineries visit (introduction about the history of the estate and technical informations about how to make the wine), 5 wines tasting minimum in total and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat & bread at the 1° or 2nd winery) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit.
I will drive through the vineyard of Saint-Emilion in my van and we will visit together the famous medieval village dating from the Middle Age.
The wine tours are in English & French.
I offer 2 wines tours :
morning (8.30am-1.15pm) & afternoon (1.30pm-6.30pm)
The meeting point is in Bordeaux at : 1 place de stalingrad, in front of LCL Bank (with a beautiful view of the bridge :))
Make sure to have breakfast or lunch before ! (only small portions of cheese, cured meat, chocolate & crackers will be served at the first or second winery OR Macaroons & cannelés in the village of saint-emilion).
During the high season I organize the tour with my co-host Emmanuel.
Bordeaux wine tasting
We will start by showing you around, not just any place! Enter one of the most emblematic cellars of Bordeaux, steeped in history and founded in 1973. Explore some 2,000 references in the company of your host, who will take the opportunity to give you a presentation of the different appellations of Bordeaux. End the visit by entering our "Petit Paradis" and admire the collection of vintages available to you.
Once the visit is over, we will start tasting 2 or 3 wines depending on the formula chosen. You will have the possibility to select yourself the appellations you want to taste. Then let yourself be guided by your senses and the words of your host. Savor this moment and become an expert in Bordeaux wines!
Discover wine in Saint Emilion
Our journey will start in the inner center of Bordeaux, on the "Allées de Tourny", where we will meet. Then we will head towards Saint Emilion, the famous and scenic village surrounded by vineyards.
We will meet the owners of a "grand cru", who will show us their château, vineyards, cellar and will share the history of the family over the past centuries. Guided by the owners and advised by their expertise, you will then start the wine tasting including different vintages.
Finally, you will have the opportunity to contemplate several world class chateaux of the Bordeaux region.
Discovering a vineyard in Saint Emilion
At Château Haute-Nauve, we offer a visit from the foot of the vine to the bottle by a member of the family, Marie-Anne or Florent ( Mother and Son )
We will start by offering you a tour of the vineyard.
Initially, we will explain the history of our family estate for 4 generations, the history of the name Saint Emilion, its specificities, its various varietals.
We will show you one of our parcels of Cabernet Franc, planted in 1988 and then at the same time, a plot of Cabernet Franc which is much older. We will explain the differences between a young vine and an elderly vine.
We will end the vineyard tour, showing you a UNIQUE device in the area. A windmill with a large bottle of wine 6 meters high. This big bottle actually hides a boiler. During the spring jellies from March to the Mi-Mai, our bourgeons can unfortunately freeze. If the vine is affected, we may lose some or all of the future harvest.
We will then go to the winery, we will explain the whole production process to you ( fermentation, climbing, cleaning etc... ).
The visit will end in our barrel cellar, or we will explain our entry methods to you.
You will have the opportunity to taste 3 wines from the estate.
Possible tours in English
Saint Emilion wine lovers tour with local guide
You’ll visit 2 different Chateaux (wineries) and explore the enchanting village of St Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Your guide will meet you in front of the Bordeaux Office du Tourisme at 1 :50pm, just look for the sign 'Bordeaux Wine Trails'.
We will then drive you towards Pomerol / St Emilion vineyard and will share with you informations about Bordeaux’s vineyards and test your wine knowledge. You’ll see some of the region’s fabulous scenery.
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion to explore its thousand-year-old history and visit 2 local wineries with tasting included.
We’ll finish the afternoon on a tasty note with a french aperitif shared with a glass of Bordeaux! (2 winery fees included in the price)
Other things to note
Make sure to have lunch before! (only small portions of local delicacies will be served at the last tasting)
Wear comfortable shoes (cobblestones in Saint-Emilion)
Not suitable for children under 12 yo
Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.
Things to do near Bordeaux Maritime
Saint-Emilion Wine Tour
Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco, and visit two wineries (a top winery classified Grand Cru Classé and a family-run estate Grand Cru) during a 5 hours guided tour with me, a fun & knowledgeable local guide speaking English.
Your tour includes 2 wineries visit (introduction about the history of the estate and technical informations about how to make the wine), 5 wines tasting minimum in total and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat & bread at the 1° or 2nd winery) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit.
I will drive through the vineyard of Saint-Emilion in my van and we will visit together the famous medieval village dating from the Middle Age.
The wine tours are in English & French.
I offer 2 wines tours :
morning (8.30am-1.15pm) & afternoon (1.30pm-6.30pm)
The meeting point is in Bordeaux at : 1 place de stalingrad, in front of LCL Bank (with a beautiful view of the bridge :))
Make sure to have breakfast or lunch before ! (only small portions of cheese, cured meat, chocolate & crackers will be served at the first or second winery OR Macaroons & cannelés in the village of saint-emilion).
During the high season I organize the tour with my co-host Emmanuel.
NO DIET CLUB - Let's get thick in Bordeaux !
All food is included :)
Hygienic measures : group of 10 people maximum. Hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting ! Food is life but safety first
After Paris and Nice, we really had to start a food tour in Bordeaux ! The best city for food (and wine) lovers in our country. We walked every single street of center Bordeaux with our local guides to offer you a fine selection of what we do best in this beautiful region of south west. Local specialities of course but not only ! Sexy platter of charcuterie and cheese, best cannelés in town and we had to try them all to make a choice (our job is so hard haha), fresh oyster, our best burger, amazing foccacia and some sweet surprises too ! Gourmet street food is life. (Tastings may vary with seasonal products - quality & quantity)
(VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME)
▶ What this tour is about ✔
- Many tastings to share
- Calories
- A nice walk in Bordeaux
- What locals eat
- Lots of fun
- Funny/bad jokes
- Pictures and souvenirs
- Smiles
- A list of serious recommendations in Bordeaux
- New friends from all around the world
Exploring Bordeaux by Bicycle, a Three-Hour Immersive Tour
The bike tour I offer you is unique and adapts to your desires and needs, whether you are with family or couples, with friends or colleagues. This bike tour of about 12 km is intended for all curious, young and old, locals or tourists, who want to share a special moment, in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
Follow me through a journey back in time, between classic and modern history! You'll find the secrets of ancient monuments like the last piece of street art scattered around the city, not to mention the best food spots and the most beautiful green space to lounge in.
"During this visit, I will take you to explore the most beautiful historic monuments and neighborhoods of Bordeaux, such as Saint Seurin, the Golden Triangle, Saint-André, Saint Paul, Saint Michel, the Hangar Darwin, the Quays of Bordeaux, the Chartrons, and more.
Admire wonders such as Place de la Bourse, Grande Cloche, Cloche de Saint Michel, Bastide Bordelaise, and discover Bordeaux's hidden medieval streets."
Come and learn about Bordeaux-style etiquette and leave with the stars full of pupils and flavors full of taste buds!
Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers
Come and discover the specificities and unique characteristics of Bordeaux wines through our selection of 3 typical wines of the left bank of Garonne river, right bank and the exceptional terroirs of Bordeaux.
During this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way.
We will tell you the history of the vineyard since the arrival of the Romans until today.
We introduce you to the art of tasting with simple words and explanations. We aim at showing how accessible wine tasting can be when you get told good tips.
During this tasting you can also eat our selection of cheese and ham from beautiful Basque country.
The history of Bordeaux wine and the art of tasting will have no more secret to you.
Bordeaux wine tasting
We will start by showing you around, not just any place! Enter one of the most emblematic cellars of Bordeaux, steeped in history and founded in 1973. Explore some 2,000 references in the company of your host, who will take the opportunity to give you a presentation of the different appellations of Bordeaux. End the visit by entering our "Petit Paradis" and admire the collection of vintages available to you.
Once the visit is over, we will start tasting 2 or 3 wines depending on the formula chosen. You will have the possibility to select yourself the appellations you want to taste. Then let yourself be guided by your senses and the words of your host. Savor this moment and become an expert in Bordeaux wines!
Things to do near Saint Jean
Bordeaux' Best Boulangeries
Join me as we eat our way across Bordeaux's best boulangeries (bakeries), all of which are recipients of French culinary awards. Each bakery is in a different, vibrant neighbourhood of Bordeaux and along the way I'll share with you its history and my own personal experiences of the neighbourhood. Come hungry!!!
@bordeauxbestboulangeries - Insta
AS OF OCTOBER 2022 ALL PASTRIES AND A DRINK ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Bordeaux - Visit and sweet specialties
A sweet visit to discover Bordeaux with indulgence!
The city center of Bordeaux is full of architectural jewels but also ... sweet specialties, to taste at any time of the day!
I suggest you follow me for 2 hours in the city center of Bordeaux to taste 4 sweet specialties from the Girondine capital, each made in a traditional way and with respect for the products ... and your taste buds!
While appreciating these specialties, I will guide you in the city to discover the main monuments of Bordeaux and tell you about its history and its peculiarities. You will see in particular the Grosse Cloche, the Cathedral, the Palais Rohan, the Place Gambetta, the Golden Triangle and of course the Grand Theater, a masterpiece of the 18th century ... and many other places!
A 2 hour visit all in sugar & discovery!
** If you have allergies or intolerances, you can communicate it to me beforehand in order to adapt the tastings **
À la découverte du Bordeaux secret Art & Gastronomie
Je vous invite à me rejoindre pour une expérience humaine et surprenante au cœur du vieux Bordeaux à la découverte des endroits authentiques mêlant art, décoration et gastronomie !
Nous allons commencer notre aventure au marché des capucins à la rencontre des producteurs et de la gastronomie Bordelaise puis nous poursuivrons notre épopée dans le quartier de Saint Michel avec la visite des plus belles boutiques de décoration et la visite des meilleurs Antiquaires.
Je vous invite ensuite à continuer notre aventure au cœur de galeries d’art secrètes avec une visite privée d’une exposition (sous réserve des heures d'ouvertures et expositions)
Notre expérience se terminera ensuite par un verre de vin et pourquoi pas déjeuner dans un restaurant pour poursuivre nos discussions et aventures humaine.
Hello ! Please follow me in an amazing and sensitive experience in the very heart of secret Bordeaux mixing art, food, interior design and wine.
We will start our tour by a visit to the big Capucins market by meeting producers and discovering all Bordeaux delicacy , than we will follow our path to Saint Michel neighborhood to the discovery of the best antiques shops. If exhibit let us to, we will also visit a secret art gallery with a private tour.
Our adventures will end by a aperitif – probably a glass of wine – and maybe a lunch together to continue our chat.
The Essential Tour Market
Let's meet at LA GROSSE CLOCHE in cours victor hugo to begin a large visit around the old Bordeaux
I'll introduce you history, tips and tricks to discover my city and the soul of south west lifestyle as a local.
After my beloved area: St Michel , Ste Croix a romantic quarter, we'll have a stroll in "the belly of Bordeaux": this amazing market call The Capucin's.
In the capucin"s central market , we'll discover a special atmospher and learn about local specialities, pastries, restaurants...
We could talk about your stay, to visit the best of the city and many informations about other things to,do around : wine tours, the dune in Arcachon, or st Emilion..
Time to exchange some good adresses and personnalize your travel.
And share a good moment together in tasting good things :-)
I'm looking forward to meet you soon!
Other things to note
Umbrellas and comfortable clothes, sun protection and water to drink are advised.
Pilates, méditation & macarons
La séance est adaptée à tous les niveaux, on commence avec des postures faciles puis j'ajoute des options pour les plus expérimentés.
Au programme :
Exercices de respiration, prise de conscience abdominale, et enchainement des exercices spécifiques au Pilates. Il est possible que nous utilisions du matériel à disposition à la salle.
Pour clore la séance je vous propose 15 minutes de méditation guidée et la dégustation de délicieux macarons autour d'un thé .
Autres remarques
Il n'est pas indispensable d'avoir déjà pratiqué le Pilates pour faire cette séance. Le cours s'adapte à tous et à toutes.
Things to do near Caudéran
Make your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine!
Making your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine will be a very special moment : you will experience the tasting of 3 different types of wine from the left bank of Garonne river, the right bank and the Graves. Those 3 groups are the most typical ones from Bordeaux vineyard, of international renown.
During the first part of this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way.
In the second part of your journey, they will teach you how to become a real Winemaker! You will make your own wine, by mixing your own blend using different grape varieties.
Thanks to this atypical class, you will get to discover emblematic grape varieties of Bordeaux vineyard and even the art of blending your own cuvée. You will get help and explanations at every step of your creation so that you get the chance to take your precious nectar home. If you're motivated, you will even get to label and close your bottle yourself!
The Essentials of Bordeaux by bike
The idea here is to bring you to love Bordeaux as much as we do.
With that aim at view, we elaborated a pretty complete journey throughout the city, that allows you to dive onto the medieval city center, then to escape it by taking some fresh air along the river, and to finally sink into the history of wine and get lost in the heart of the neighborhoods modern beginnings.
From historic districts to more modern urban developments, there will be something for everyone!
Other things to note
In case of rain, we always try to find a solution : either we kindly offer you nice colorful ponchos to protect you from getting too wet, or we'll try to find another suitable time to do the tour with you.
Great Bordeaux wine tasting
Board with one of the pinardiers, Simon or Claire, and initiate yourself to wine tasting in all simplicity! You will discover 4 Grand Cru wines of Bordeaux , one white and three reds . We will guide you through the steps of a tasting, then we will let you express yourself freely on your impressions, before explaining the history, blending and appellation of each wine. The tasting will be accompanied by charcuterie and cheese.
Réalisation d'un dessert - Le banoffee
Je vous accueillerai chez moi pour vous apprendre à réaliser un banoffee.
Ce dessert original et gourmand se compose d'un biscuit pour la base, de confiture de lait, de bananes et d'une chantilly maison.
Individuellement, vous réaliserez vous-même chacune des étapes de ce dessert jusqu'à l'apprentissage de différentes techniques de pochage de la chantilly.
Le cours se terminera par la dégustation d'un banoffee tous ensemble et vous pourrez repartir avec votre banoffee individuel pour le faire déguster à votre entourage.
Autres remarques
Un chat sera présent dans l'appartement pendant le cours. Si vous êtes allergique à quelque chose en particulier, n'hésitez pas à m'en faire part en message privé.
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Saint-Emilion Wine Tour
Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco, and visit two wineries (a top winery classified Grand Cru Classé and a family-run estate Grand Cru) during a 5 hours guided tour with me, a fun & knowledgeable local guide speaking English.
Your tour includes 2 wineries visit (introduction about the history of the estate and technical informations about how to make the wine), 5 wines tasting minimum in total and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat & bread at the 1° or 2nd winery) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit.
I will drive through the vineyard of Saint-Emilion in my van and we will visit together the famous medieval village dating from the Middle Age.
The wine tours are in English & French.
I offer 2 wines tours :
morning (8.30am-1.15pm) & afternoon (1.30pm-6.30pm)
The meeting point is in Bordeaux at : 1 place de stalingrad, in front of LCL Bank (with a beautiful view of the bridge :))
Make sure to have breakfast or lunch before ! (only small portions of cheese, cured meat, chocolate & crackers will be served at the first or second winery OR Macaroons & cannelés in the village of saint-emilion).
During the high season I organize the tour with my co-host Emmanuel.
NO DIET CLUB - Let's get thick in Bordeaux !
All food is included :)
Hygienic measures : group of 10 people maximum. Hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting ! Food is life but safety first
After Paris and Nice, we really had to start a food tour in Bordeaux ! The best city for food (and wine) lovers in our country. We walked every single street of center Bordeaux with our local guides to offer you a fine selection of what we do best in this beautiful region of south west. Local specialities of course but not only ! Sexy platter of charcuterie and cheese, best cannelés in town and we had to try them all to make a choice (our job is so hard haha), fresh oyster, our best burger, amazing foccacia and some sweet surprises too ! Gourmet street food is life. (Tastings may vary with seasonal products - quality & quantity)
(VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME)
▶ What this tour is about ✔
- Many tastings to share
- Calories
- A nice walk in Bordeaux
- What locals eat
- Lots of fun
- Funny/bad jokes
- Pictures and souvenirs
- Smiles
- A list of serious recommendations in Bordeaux
- New friends from all around the world
Exploring Bordeaux by Bicycle, a Three-Hour Immersive Tour
The bike tour I offer you is unique and adapts to your desires and needs, whether you are with family or couples, with friends or colleagues. This bike tour of about 12 km is intended for all curious, young and old, locals or tourists, who want to share a special moment, in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
Follow me through a journey back in time, between classic and modern history! You'll find the secrets of ancient monuments like the last piece of street art scattered around the city, not to mention the best food spots and the most beautiful green space to lounge in.
"During this visit, I will take you to explore the most beautiful historic monuments and neighborhoods of Bordeaux, such as Saint Seurin, the Golden Triangle, Saint-André, Saint Paul, Saint Michel, the Hangar Darwin, the Quays of Bordeaux, the Chartrons, and more.
Admire wonders such as Place de la Bourse, Grande Cloche, Cloche de Saint Michel, Bastide Bordelaise, and discover Bordeaux's hidden medieval streets."
Come and learn about Bordeaux-style etiquette and leave with the stars full of pupils and flavors full of taste buds!
Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers
Come and discover the specificities and unique characteristics of Bordeaux wines through our selection of 3 typical wines of the left bank of Garonne river, right bank and the exceptional terroirs of Bordeaux.
During this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way.
We will tell you the history of the vineyard since the arrival of the Romans until today.
We introduce you to the art of tasting with simple words and explanations. We aim at showing how accessible wine tasting can be when you get told good tips.
During this tasting you can also eat our selection of cheese and ham from beautiful Basque country.
The history of Bordeaux wine and the art of tasting will have no more secret to you.
Bordeaux' Best Boulangeries
Join me as we eat our way across Bordeaux's best boulangeries (bakeries), all of which are recipients of French culinary awards. Each bakery is in a different, vibrant neighbourhood of Bordeaux and along the way I'll share with you its history and my own personal experiences of the neighbourhood. Come hungry!!!
@bordeauxbestboulangeries - Insta
AS OF OCTOBER 2022 ALL PASTRIES AND A DRINK ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE