A nature weekend in Bordeaux: sustainable addresses in the vineyards
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Discover all our addresses and sustainable experiences for a nature weekend in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards!
Would you like to explore the Gironde and its treasures over a weekend of slow tourism? Blaye, Saint-Émilion, Entre-deux-Mers, Graves and Sauternes: a visit to the key regions of the Bordeaux winegrowing area is sure to yield some wonderful discoveries. A change of scenery is just around the corner! All you have to do is take one of the low-carbon routes that criss-cross the Bordeaux region. Our sustainable addresses in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region allow you to recharge your batteries in the heart of an exceptional natural setting, while discovering local know-how that is the envy of the world. The Bordeaux vineyards boast a rich natural, historical and gastronomic heritage! Get off the beaten track and take the time to enjoy authentic experiences close to nature and the people who shape this beautiful region.
Sustainable experiences in the heart of the Blaye vineyards
Located in the north of the Gironde, at the mouth of the estuary on the right bank, the Blaye vineyards are the ideal starting point for a nature break around Bordeaux. Famous for its powerful, woody red wines, not to mention its white wines with floral notes, the Blaye region will give you a great insight into the richness of the terroir of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Discover the art of blending
Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a complete novice, taking part in a blending workshop is an original wine tourism activity that gives you a better understanding of all the aspects involved in making a Bordeaux wine. Château des Tourtes, in the heart of the vineyards of Blaye, opens its doors to you for an immersive experience! Your mission? Make your own Blaye Côte de Bordeaux red wine from the region's 4 emblematic grape varieties: Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. It's up to you to find the ideal blend to suit your tastes. This unusual activity will give you all the keys you need to prepare for your next tasting experience and appreciate the Bordeaux wines you'll discover over the weekend.
Slow tourism through the Saint-Émilion vineyards
The Saint-Émilion region is an essential stop-off point on the Bordeaux wine route, whether you're a wine enthusiast or a traveller interested in discovering Bordeaux's historical and cultural heritage. Famous wine châteaux located in the first vineyard to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site have chosen to offer more sustainable wine tourism activities. These original visits are an opportunity to experience a form of tourism that is local, authentic and more respectful of nature. Discover our good addresses and our ideas for low-carbon activities for a weekend in the Saint-Émilion vineyards in Gironde!
Visit the Saint-Émilion region by electric bike
Touring the Saint-Émilion vineyards on an electric bike means taking the time to contemplate the beauty of this world-renowned wine-growing region, while discovering the secrets behind the production of these prestigious wines. With routes guided by a web app, punctuated by audio and video content, the visit will be from a more sustainable and immersive angle. The electric bike tour offered by Château Hôtel Grand Barrail is a blend of nature and heritage. Discover the medieval town of Saint-Émilion and the surrounding wine châteaux on an electric bike! By bike, electric scooter or on horseback, Château Prieuré Marquet offers a tour in total immersion with nature, followed by a tasting of the estate's wines. Fancy a gourmet break? Continue the experience with a picnic of local produce in the vineyards!
Walking through the vineyards of Saint-Émilion
The Saint-Émilion wine-growing region has many different facets. A change of scenery is guaranteed on the banks of the Garonne to the south of Saint-Émilion! The Bardet vineyards invite you to discover the richness of their terroir on foot, during a walk between the vineyards and the Dordogne. It's a 5 km walk in the heart of nature, guided by a web app that tells the story of this family of passionate winegrowers. The originality of the tour lies not only in the fact that it allows you to discover the vineyards on foot in a more sustainable way. The wines tasted at the end of the tour are just as surprising! Get ready to enter the world of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Peaky Blinders with a tasting of the official wines of these famous licences made by Bardet Vineyards.
Picnic in the heart of the Cordeliers cloister
Discovering the Bordeaux region also means discovering its gastronomic heritage. The Cloître des Cordeliers puts local producers in the spotlight with picnic baskets you can put together yourself. The icing on the cake is enjoying fresh, quality produce in a historic monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That's what it's all about! Lunch in the cloister of the medieval town of Saint-Émilion - what could be more unusual than that ?
Visit the sustainable winegrowing estates of Entre-deux-Mers
Head for the right bank of the Garonne to discover the rolling countryside of Entre-deux-Mers. A new wine region, a new setting. Sandwiched between the Dordogne to the north and the Garonne to the south, Entre-deux-Mers is characterised by its rolling hillsides offering breathtaking views over a sea of vines. It's an ideal location for a nature weekend in the Bordeaux region. Some of the wine châteaux in the Entre-deux-Mers region offer you the chance to unwind at the heart of their estates, for a local and sustainable getaway.
Explore the Entre-deux-Mers hillsides on an all-terrain electric scooter
The beauty of the Entre-deux-Mers landscape can be explored effortlessly using soft mobility. Criss-cross the vineyards on an all-terrain electric scooter and enjoy the thrill of the ride! Departing from Château Vieille Tour, this sustainable wine tourism activity immerses you in the world of an authentic family estate. By following the route of the web app, you'll discover magnificent viewpoints, a wide variety of landscapes and, above all, the history and expertise of passionate winegrowers. Green tourism is a human experience that brings you closer to nature. Ready to take the plunge?
Explore the Cadillac vineyards by electric bike
The Bulle Verte experiences developed by the wine châteaux of the Entre-deux-Mers region will help you discover the special characteristics of the region and the beauty of its landscapes using soft mobility. An electric bike ride between Château Réaut and Château Vieille Tour in the heart of the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation will give you the best of the region. Let the web app be your guide and take the time to explore this magnificent area! Enjoy a peaceful nature break and finish your visit with a wine tasting at each estate.
Quiet exploration in Graves and Sauternes
The Bordeaux wine route between Graves and Sauternes begins at the gates of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Garonne and winds its way through the region to the Sauternes vineyards. The wine châteaux of Graves and Sauternes and their exceptional white wines offer unique experiences for your sustainable wine holiday around Bordeaux! Here are a few ideas for original, sustainable visits to discover on this low-carbon itinerary. On the programme: unusual visits, Grands Crus tastings and memorable landscapes.
Visit the Sauternes vineyards by electric bike
Cycling through the vineyards offers a feeling of total freedom and fulfilment. It's an essential sustainable wine tourism activity for exploring the vineyards. On the Bordeaux wine route in Graves and Sauternes, two wineries are offering you the chance to visit the region in slow tourism mode on an electric bike. At Château Guiraud, the route takes an ecological angle, immersing you in the world of the first of the 1855 Grands Crus Classés to obtain the organic label. Leaving from Château Doisy Daëne, you'll set off on a bucolic stroll and go behind the scenes of the making of the famous Sauternes-Barsac appellation wines. Each lasting experience ends with a glass of the wines for which the estate is famous.
Discover the vineyards on foot
Walking through the vineyards to fully appreciate the richness of the terroir and the diversity of the landscapes is the very essence of slow tourism. On the Bordeaux wine route in Graves and Sauternes, there are many sustainable experiences based on walking. These walking routes are carefully designed by each winery to show you all the facets of a terroir, an appellation and a château. Discover one of the oldest winegrowing estates in the Bordeaux region starting at Château Carbonnieux, a 100% nature trail around Château Larrivet Haut-Brion, an exotic walk in an exceptional natural setting, between vineyards, lake and forest at Château de Léognan, a stroll between two historic châteaux in the heart of nature at the Domaines de la Parrhésia, between port and vineyards at Château de Portets, a stroll along the Garonne at Château de Cérons, a peaceful exploration in the heart of the Sauternes region at Château Sigalas Rabaud 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 1855 - you're spoilt for choice for your nature break!
Enjoy a country picnic in Graves and Sauternes
Another idea for a sustainable and unusual activity to make the most of your nature break around Bordeaux: enjoy a delicious picnic at the foot of the vines! Travelling locally is a more sustainable alternative that puts people, know-how and local specialities at the heart of the experience. What better way to discover the vineyards of Bordeaux than with a picnic featuring fresh, local, seasonal produce? Château de Cérons or Château Guiraud, it's up to you to choose the style of country picnic that suits you best!
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