An entertainer rides a unicycle with an inflatable keg in Bordeaux

A close-up of people holding glasses of red wine to check the colour against a chart

A live music stage at the Fete du Vin in Bordeaux with a woman singing below a wine keg bedecked in sequins

Sunrise over the vineyards of Saint Emilion in Bordeaux, France.

Lights adorn the tall ships and riverside during Fete du Vin festivities in Bordeaux city

Bordeaux Wine Festival

3 nights from $1,122pp

Enquire about this trip

A fabulous weekend at the “Bordeaux Wine Festival”. Spend three nights in Bordeaux city for a celebratory wine-filled weekend away.

Highlights of our Bordeaux Wine Festival Tour

Bespoke SmoothRed itinerary with a personalised travel app
Relax with a three-night stay in a boutique hotel in the heart of Bordeaux with breakfast and city taxes included.
Enjoy a unique wine and cheese tasting experience in an underground cheese cellar and savour 9 AOC cheeses with wines.
Explore the 2km Wine Route between the eighteenth-century facades and the river Garonne with twelve tasting tickets coupled with “Privilege” tramway ticket.
Travel in style with a small-group chauffeured wine tour across to the Right Bank and discover Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Visit and wine tasting in three Classified Growth Châteaux.

Day 1: Cheese and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux

Enjoy a wonderful wine weekend on the quayside, listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Lovers of wine, gastronomy and culture are invited to share four days of celebration at the Bordeaux Wine Festival.

In the afternoon, enjoy the best of France while in Bordeaux with a cheese and wine tasting experience. Meet in one of Bordeaux’s most unique locations and discover the underground vaulted “100 cheese cellar”! Savour 9 AOC cheeses from all over France that will be complemented by three regional wines of Bordeaux!

Day 2: Wander around the Bordeaux Wine Festival

A day to enjoy the wine festival! Glass in hand and with the tasting-pass in pocket, wander a 2km Wine Route between the eighteenth-century facades and the river Garonne tasting fabulous wines.

For this special edition, the city’s quayside will be a hive of activity during the festivities, with 33 magnificent sailing ships calling into the Port de la Lune to mark the occasion. You’ll be able to visit the ships, meet winemakers and enjoy a wide range of entertainment along the banks of the Garonne.

Day 3: Wine Tours around the Vineyards of Saint-Émilion

Your Bordeaux wine tasting trip continues with a full day of tours around the delightful village of Saint-Émilion and its surrounding vineyards on a small group wine tour.

Throughout the day your guide will take you for tastings at three Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Châteaux, as well as a tour to discover the fascinating history of Saint-Émilion itself where you will also enjoy free time for lunch.

Day 4: Visit the Marché des Capucins Before Departing

On your final day in the city, soak up the ambience, with free time to visit the famous food market in Bordeaux and discover the Marché des Capucins, one of the oldest markets in France.

A chance to discover the world of wine in Bordeaux’s La Cité du Vin. Embark on an adventure to discover the cultures and civilisations of wine, where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design. Why not extend your trip and explore the left bank to Bordeaux’s iconic Médoc wine region!

Where You Could Stay in Bordeaux

Le Boutique Hotel

Tucked on a side street just a few minutes’ walk from Bordeaux’s Golden Triangle and historic old centre, Le Boutique Hotel is a five-star property with a fascinating history.

Le Grand Hotel

Located on the Place de la Comédie facing the iconic Grand Theatre, InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel is a magnificent neoclassical monument and a Bordeaux institution.

Hotel Villas Foch

A relative newcomer to the Bordeaux hotel scene, Hotel Villas Foch opened in June 2021 in a restored 19th century stone building in the heart of Bordeaux’s prestigious Golden Triangle district.

Hotel de Sèze

Set in an elegant 18th century building on the iconic Allées de Tourny, the Hotel de Sèze is a quintessential grand hotel that’s been fully renovated for the 21st century.

Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa

Set in a 19th century townhouse in the heart of Bordeaux, Le Palais Gallien is a five-star hotel named in homage to the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre, which lie a few metres away. 