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Autumn in Bordeaux – a wine lover’s paradise

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Why not take off on a French adventure this autumn and discover the famous wine-growing region of Bordeaux?

Food and wine feature heavily on the agenda all over France but here in Bordeaux, you can really get the heart of the matter…or rather the heart of the grape!

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The best way to experience the produce of this region is to take a guided tour with a local expert and get a taste of some of the world’s most famous wines.

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The wine tours available will give you the chance to sample typical wines of the region as well as enjoying guided tours of the cellars and workshops.

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There’s also informative commentary on the wine-making process.

I’m sure it will come in handy the next time you’re in the wine aisle of the supermarket!

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Don’t worry if wine isn’t your thing or you’d like to see more of the city sights besides the vineyards, there’s still plenty of things to see and do on a trip to the port city of Bordeaux:

  • Bordeaux Opera at The Grand Theatre
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • Garonne River Cruise
  • Enjoy the bars and cafes of the Garonne River Front
  • Explore the warren of narrow streets in the St Pierre District
  • Shop ‘til you drop on Rue St Catherine – the main shopping street of Bordeaux
  • Enjoy a panoramic view over Bordeaux from the flamboyant Tour Pey Berland

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Take a look at these excellent holiday options for a visit to the french city of Bordeaux:

Flights from Edinburgh to Bordeaux from only £42pp

Best price guaranteed on Bordeaux hotels from only £32pn

Enjoy an afternoon wine tour of Saint-Emilion from £80pp

Enjoy an afternoon wine tour of Médoc from £80pp

Go exploring with the Bordeaux city pass from only £23pp

Bordeaux gourmet food tour with lunch from only £61pp