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Bordeaux & The Atlantic Coast
Best time to visit: April-October
Go for this: Taste world-famous wines (Saint-Emilion, Sauternes, Medoc), visit prestigious Châteaux and discover historic sites along the Bordeaux Wine Route. The Bordeaux vineyards include 6,000 châteaux, historic villages, medieval cities, archeological sites, and ancient Roman churches, revealing the rich heritage of the region.
But try this: Explore the Cité du Vin, a unique, spiral-shaped interactive space that presents the history and culture of wine and its influence on civilizations around the world over thousands of years. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, head over to the Arcachon Bay and climb the Dune du Pilat (the tallest sand dune in Europe) for amazing views over the bay; then treat yourself to some of the world’s best oysters.
Favorite guest experience: Arcachon Bay Private Cruise with Oyster Tasting. Embark on a traditional pinasse (a long, narrow, wooden boat typically used by fishermen to collect oysters) and cruise along the Arcachon Bay, renowned for its fresh oysters. You’ll be accompanied by a private skipper who knows the region, its history and traditions well. Visit a fishing harbor and enjoy a tasting of oysters, freshly caught that morning, accompanied by local wine, bread and pâté, as you sit back and take in the view.
Favorite hotel: Located amidst the Grand Cru vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE has been welcoming guests since 1999. It is a 5-start hotel with a luxurious spa and several restaurants and bars including the 2-Michelin star restaurant, La Grand’Vigne. Inspired by the “French Paradox” – a study that proved how the French diet and lifestyle, particularly in Southwest France, is conducive to good health – Les Sources de Caudalie is a genuine source of wellbeing.
Favorite restaurant: La Tupiña in Bordeaux, a rustic restaurant with a vintage décor, emphasizing regional food from the heart of the land, like pot-au-feu, foie gras, slow-roasted lamb, and roast Bigorre pork.
Foods:
- Confit De Canard (duck confit)
- Archachon Oysters
- Escargots (snails)
- Caviar
- Saffron
- Cannelés (caramelized brioche-style pastries)
Wine - Varietals:
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Malbec
- Petit Verdot
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
Wine - Appellations:
- Margaux
- Pomerol
- Médoc
- Haut Médoc
- Pauillac
- Saint
- Émilion
- Saint-Julien
- Sauternes
- Cognac
- Armagnac
Best time to visit: April-October
Go for this: PTaste world-famous wines (Saint-Emilion, Sauternes, Medoc), visit prestigious Châteaux and discover historic sites along the Bordeaux Wine Route. The Bordeaux vineyards include 6,000 châteaux, historic villages, medieval cities, archeological sites, and ancient Roman churches, revealing the rich heritage of the region.
But try this: Explore the Cité du Vin, a unique, spiral-shaped interactive space that presents the history and culture of wine and its influence on civilizations around the world over thousands of years. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, head over to the Arcachon Bay and climb the Dune du Pilat (the tallest sand dune in Europe) for amazing views over the bay; then treat yourself to some of the world’s best oysters.
Favorite guest experience: Arcachon Bay Private Cruise with Oyster Tasting. Embark on a traditional pinasse (a long, narrow, wooden boat typically used by fishermen to collect oysters) and cruise along the Arcachon Bay, renowned for its fresh oysters. You’ll be accompanied by a private skipper who knows the region, its history and traditions well. Visit a fishing harbor and enjoy a tasting of oysters, freshly caught that morning, accompanied by local wine, bread and pâté, as you sit back and take in the view.
Favorite hotel: Located amidst the Grand Cru vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE has been welcoming guests since 1999. It is a 5-start hotel with a luxurious spa and several restaurants and bars including the 2-Michelin star restaurant, La Grand’Vigne. Inspired by the “French Paradox” – a study that proved how the French diet and lifestyle, particularly in Southwest France, is conducive to good health – Les Sources de Caudalie is a genuine source of wellbeing.
Favorite restaurant: La Tupiña in Bordeaux, a rustic restaurant with a vintage décor, emphasizing regional food from the heart of the land, like pot-au-feu, foie gras, slow-roasted lamb, and roast Bigorre pork.
Foods:
- Confit De Canard (duck confit)
- Archachon Oysters
- Escargots (snails)
- Caviar
- Saffron
- Cannelés (caramelized brioche-style pastries)
Wine - Varietals:- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Malbec
- Petit Verdot
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
Wine - Appellations:- Margaux
- Pomerol
- Médoc
- Haut Médoc
- Pauillac
- Saint
-Émilion
- Saint-Julien
- Sauternes
- Cognac
- Armagnac
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