The Plaimont vineyard boasts an expertise and way of life steeped in living traditions, With its warm and welcoming spirit, it invites curious guests to discover its wines.

Guided tours are run throughout the year introducing the vineyard to beginners and experienced wine lovers alike.

From the unmissable St. Mont Monastery to the region’s iconic châteaux, not forgetting the grape varieties typical of the local appellations, join us as we dive into the wine-growing culture of the South-West.

There are also thematic workshops where you can learn all about harvesting, blending or food pairings.

With its wine and gastronomic heritage, Plaimont reveals all the secrets of its terroir!

Summer is here, and with it comes a cocktail of fun! In keeping with this festive spirit, Bordeaux and its wine region invites you to discover the wealth of wine, heritage and cultural attractions it has to offer.

Make no mistake: you’ll never be bored in the wine region of Bordeaux.  All year long the calendar is filled with a wide choice of events for you to enjoy. When the warmer weather arrives, the region is the perfect place for a summer break.

The wine region is filled with activities to suit every taste: hikes, cycling trips, marathons, visits to heritage attractions, open-air events, and more. Close to Saint-Émilion, July is a good time to attend the largest event in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, The Battle of Castillon. 450 people take part in this historical re-enaction in a scenic open-air location. With its stunts and pyrotechnics, there’s something to keep old and young alike entertained.

Summer is also festival time, and the region keeps this tradition alive with a wide selection of concerts! At the gateway to the Entre-Deux-Mers region, the Jazz 360 festival fills the wine region with the sound of jazz for five days. On a different note, the Grands Crus Musicaux event brings the world of wine and classical music together in prestigious châteaux settings.

With a busy programme with around 100 events, the city of Bordeaux’s cultural season  is a biennial festival that runs from  June to August, this year it is untitled Liberté!. For two months, locals and visitors can enjoy exhibitions, shows and entertainment with friends, alone or with their families, both in and around the city.

Don't forget that the Bordeaux region is a land of taste sensations with a host of gastronomic events to savour. Why not enjoy a gourmet evening beside the estuary during the Music and Cook and Wine festival? In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, enlivened with free concerts, local producers and winemakers from the Médoc are on hand to introduce their delicacies and wines. Along the same lines, over in Bourg, the “La Nuit du Terroir” night market showcases local gastronomy in the Parc de l’Esconge.

Rémy Martin, situated in the outstanding vineyards of Grande Champagne, will show you how its subtle eaux de vie are made.

The Rémy Martin cognac house invites you to its historic venue to enjoy a unique tasting experience and a fine meal.

Its renowned peak, lanes, château, the Tour des Fiefs... A daring and original way to visit Sancerre as you shoot up into the sky!

Meet Sonia on board the Vent d’Anges hot-air balloon and prepare yourself for a special experience as you soar above the Sancerre terroir.

Once you return to terra firma, discover the subtleties that this terroir has to offer at the Maison des Sancerre. Find out more about the “Terres Blanches” and “Caillottes” soils, which instil the appellation’s wines their unique characteristics.

Contine your trip with Sonia as you end the day on a different high at Raimbault-Pineau wine estate, sampling their Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Coteaux du Giennois wines!

Bordeaux’s wine region is must-visit destination for any wine tourist, and is packed with restaurants offering high-quality cuisine. Here is a selection of gourmet experiences that showcase the best of Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s cuisine and winemaking heritage.

Wherever there’s fine wine there’s also fine dining, and this may apply to the Bordeaux region more than anywhere else. 

From restaurants in châteaux to picnics on wine estates, wine and food experiences can be found in all four corners of this wine region. There’s something for everyone, whatever your budget!

In Graves and Sauternes, nestled beneath a conservatory amidst the vines at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Michelin-starred restaurant Lalique offers a moment of pure gourmet delight for sophisticated palates. The chef’s high-quality cuisine brings out the best in regional dishes and is accompanied by a varied wine list that showcases the very best that Sauternes has to offer.

In the Médoc, bistronomy reigns supreme at Café Lavinal. Dishes that celebrate the local terroir are served in a setting that evokes the feel of a 1930’s brasserie, with the rich cuisine enhanced by a wide selection of regional wines.

Aside from restaurants, a wide variety of options exist for fans of gourmet dining. Cheese is the king of food and wine pairings and is the star turn at Bordeaux-based Baud et Millet. With 110 different varieties in its cheese room, and an equally well-stocked wine cellar, this establishment makes the perfect spot for an aperitif or meal with friends.

A warm and friendly atmosphere is often the key to success, and each summer Clos de l’Échauguette in Blaye and Bourg hosts just such an event: a large festive banquet amongst the vines. Over the course of an evening, winemakers, wine fans and foodies gather for a meal in the Citadelle de Blaye. Along the same lines, Château de Boutinet, near Saint-Émilion, organises tapas-walks that combine a stroll through the vineyard with a copious buffet.

In Entre-deux-Mers, sharing is about transferring skills, with thematic cookery courses held in the appellation’s châteaux that focus on specialities from different countries and are paired with local wines, all organised by Cadillac’s Maison des Vins. The perfect opportunity to take your palate on a journey of discovery and explore a variety of taste sensations.

Bordeaux’s wine region has a reputation for high-quality cuisine and wine, and an ever-expanding range of options to choose from. From its food to its wine, there’s plenty for gourmets to enjoy!

The Bordeaux vineyard has a rich 2,000-year history and has always successfully combined tradition with innovation. This can be clearly seen in its landscape, where the acres of vines and iconic châteaux sit alongside masterpieces of modern architecture.

From modest vine huts to wine storerooms, cellars and the most prestigious châteaux, over the centuries viticulture has helped to shape a truly unique architectural heritage. The Bordeaux wine region has undergone an architectural revival in recent years, with numerous examples of modern architecture appearing on wine estates, ushering in a new golden age in the wine industry.

At the foot of the Crussol Massif, a listed Natura 2000 protected site, the vines of the three prestigious Cornas, Saint Péray and Saint Joseph appellations stretch out alongside the twists and turns of the Rhône.

The Vienne tourism pavilion – has become the unmissable gateway to the vineyards of the Rhone Valley since 2015. Situated just outside Lyon, the pavillon showcases the region’s wine and gastronomy.