This tour begins at the Place de la Bourse, custodian of the wine classification since 1855. Here, we look into the history of Bordeaux’s riverfront port, and its role in wine commerce during the past millennium. Next, we hop onto the city's sleek, modern tram to go visit the Wine Museum, le Musée du Vin et du Négoce, housed in the 18th century wine cellar of a wine merchant's house. There, we delve into the history of Bordeaux wines and the role of the négociant in the preparation and distribution of these wines. After a guided tour through the museum’s exhibits, enjoy some delicious Bordeaux wines in the museum’s tasting room. We then stroll through the Chartrons neighborhood, the city's historic wine merchants and barrel makers district for the past 400 years. You will be able to see old wineries, built to age and blend Bordeaux wines, some of which are nearly 300m long! Today, they have been redesigned into apartments, shops, art galleries and universities. Fast becoming the city's chic neighborhood with cafés, open-market plazas and other surprises, the Chartrons is often paralleled to Paris's intimate Marais district because of its charm. The tour ends on a relaxed and fun note with an additional tasting in one of the neighborhood's lovely wine bars.

*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
*L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération.

Photo crédit : musée du vin et des négoces