A TASTE OF COGNAC: C AMUS
Af ter a visit to Blaye, enjoy a scenic drive with your
guide to the town of Cognac and Camus where a
historic distiller y awaits. Enjoy a three - course
lunch with wine followed by a private tour, then
create your own blend of Cognac with the help of
a master blender.
MAISON BOURGEOIS VISIT
Tour the home of one of Bordeaux's leading
wine -producing families and admire the beaut y of
a classic maison bourgeois, or "elegant home,"
while sharing a glass of wine with its owners.
THE WORLD OF TRUFFLES: HUNTING
& TASTING
Learn the intricate ar t of truf fle hunting from a
local farmer and his hound and take a stroll
around Saint-Émilion. Head out to enjoy lunch
with your host and taste this delicac y for yourself.
ARC ACHON: A DAY ON THE BAY
Travel to the Atlantic coast and the elegant resor t
town of Arcachon to experience the daily life of
an oyster farmer. Take a shor t cruise out to an
oyster farm where you'll sample the day's catch,
then continue by boat to your lunch destination
— the headlands of Cap Ferret.
HISTORIC SAINT-ÉMILION &
CHATEAU VINEYARD VISIT
Stroll around Libourne's market and sample the
local produce, then see the monuments of the
historic Saint-Émilion wine region and enjoy a
tasting at a château. A delicious three - course
lunch will be ser ved at a local restaurant.
BORDEAUX WINE & BARRELS
Accompany your guide to Ludon-Médoc, home to
the barrel maker La Nadalié. Enjoy a guided tour
of the fac tor y, learn how wine barrels are made to
age fine Bordeaux wines, then continue on to
Château Paloumey for a tasting.
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