What it's Like to Wine Taste in France
"The wine capital of France"
Bordeaux is known for being one of France’s primary wine regions and is home to a variety of vineyards. It also has many art museums, old mansions, and public gardens.
We came to Bordeaux to check out France’s wine region. Having lived an hour from Napa Valley, we wanted to see what all the hype was about. We found out that wine tasting is different in France than the USA and wrote about it in greater detail here.
Since it wasn’t the experience we were expecting, the weekend was a bit of a bust for us. We had a great Airbnb with a wonderful host but didn’t find ourselves overeager to return to Bordeaux again.
This being said, if you plan well in advance, speak French, and know your French wines, Bordeaux may be a great trip to take!
Photos
Things To Do
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
Ballet and Opera house
Bordeaux Cathedral
Historical landmark
St. Emilion
Wine region
Medoc
Wine region
Tour Pey Berland
Panoramic views
La Maison du Pata Negra
Wine and appetizers
3 Day Cost Breakdown
Housing
$185
Food
$95
Transportation
$254
Total
$534
Note: The figures above represent the costs for two people