Your wine trip program
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Day 1 - Immersion in a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion
- Upon arrival in Bordeaux, head to Château Valandraud, a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion. Settle into one of the rooms of this charming character house nestled in the heart of the vineyards.
- Your hosts will welcome you for a guided tour of the château, followed by a tasting of the estate’s wines, including a Premier Grand Cru Classé.
- Gourmet dinner at Auberge Saint Jean: tasting menu inspired by the chef’s mood (set menu, drinks not included).
- Overnight stay at Château Valandraud.
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Day 2 - Wine tasting workshop and relaxation in the Saint-Emilion vineyards
- After a delicious breakfast, enjoy the heated swimming pool (open seasonally) at your accommodation.
- Set off towards Néac, near Pomerol, where you will be welcomed in the morning at Château Siaurac for a private tour of the estate and its magnificent gardens.
- A wine tasting workshop with a cheese platter has been arranged for you, offering an introduction to the great wines of the Right Bank and their perfect pairings with carefully selected cheeses.
- Optional – Lunch with food and wine pairings at L’Envers du Décor.
- Free afternoon in Saint-Émilion, a medieval town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to stroll through its cobbled streets, discover its iconic landmarks and soak up the unique atmosphere of this exceptional wine village.
- Optional – Final highlight of your romantic escape: enjoy access to the spa at Château Grand Barrail in Saint-Émilion (2-hour access) and a 45-minute relaxing massage.
Options you can add to your trip
Add activities to your romantic stay in Saint-Émilion (options available when booking):
Lunch with food and wine pairings at a restaurant in Saint-Émilion (set menu, drinks not included).
Spa access at Château Grand Barrail in Saint-Émilion (2 hours) and a 45-minute relaxing massage.
Accommodations
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Château Valandraud
The Logis de Valandraud, the accommodation of Château Valandraud, is an elegant character house set in the heart of the Saint-Émilion vineyards, offering a personalised welcome in a warm and authentically wine-focused atmosphere.
Learn more about Château Valandraud
Châteaux and wine estates
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Learn more about Chateau Siaurac - PomerolChâteau Siaurac at Lalande de Pomerol
Located on Bordeaux's right bank, within the Lalande de Pomerol appellation, Château Siaurac belonged to the same family from 1832. The vineyard produces two exceptional wines from three iconic grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec): Château Siaurac and Plaisir de Siaurac...
Reviews...
The Perfect Three Days in Bordeaux
My partner and I booked this trip from Canada and it exceeded ALL our expectations. This was the perfect way to experience the best of Bordeaux! We did all the additions, and felt the schedule was perfectly timed and not overwhelming. The restaurants were top of the line, and all the excursions felt intimate and were curated excellently. We were the only ones signed up for our dates, but even if we weren't, the tour is self-drive, so it was private and at our pace.
One thing to note is that you do need your own car to travel to and from the different places. It was scenic, and easy to drive/navigate. We will absolutely be booking through Vino Trip again. What a find! Highly recommend.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
PERFECT
Many thanks to the VINO TRIP team for their selection of accommodation, restaurants and, of course, winemakers. Wonderful encounters. I highly recommend
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
Incredible Vinotrip stay
A top-notch, well-organized stay. The private tours were very interesting and enriching. The restaurants were very, very good. No false notes. We are very happy to have booked a stay with Vinotrip.
PS: be careful when you book the stay with drinks included in the restaurants all day long you may be merry on the road aha
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
Formidable
We had an exceptional stay, the organization of the stay was top notch, we ate in incredible restaurants with perfect food/wine pairings. We were welcomed everywhere (restaurants, B&B and château tour) by very welcoming people who love their job and by definition "love to receive".
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
At the top!
Very well organized stay
Quality services
Super restaurant - our stomachs couldn't take it anymore, a real treat.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
Heritage Stay
A very well organized stay. The private tours were very pleasant. The restaurants were very good. No false notes. We are very happy to have booked through Vinotrip.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
fabulous
extraordinary stay in St Emilion, accommodation at Chateau de Mole superb room visit and tasting at 2 chateaux sublime 1* meal, in short fabulous stay.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
A Gastro-Oenological Weekend
If you're looking for a weekend that combines a pleasant location with adorable hosts, if you're looking for good wines to taste with speakers capable of making you love the vine, its work and the work of wine enthusiasts, you can sign up for this tour with your eyes closed - it's got everything. Even if your stomach is put to the test, the combination of tasting and meal allows you to live these precious moments to the full.
A special comment for Annie and Laurent, who warmly welcome you into their home. And a special *** for the romantic meal served to the strains of Nat King Cole. Thank you, it was a great moment.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
Only happiness
The welcome, the site, the room, the breakfasts (!!!), the dinner, not forgetting the passion for vines and wine....at Le Clos de la Barbanne, everything is perfect. Beautifully furnished and decorated.
Dinner at Clos Mirande
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
A magical stay
Hello, just to let you know that the holiday you chose was ...magical :-))
The wineries were superb
All the staff at each establishment were incredibly kind and extremely professional.
What can I say about our dinners and lunches?
Wonderful welcome and exquisite food at the Auberge St Jean, the owner and her chef introduce you to a gastronomy of extreme finesse, the dishes are as beautiful as they are good ... total availability and kindness.
At Château Siaurac we were also received like princes, with an excellent market menu and the baron coming into the living room to tell us not to forget to serve us the figs stuffed with foie gras in the fridge, or bringing us a delicious cheese and telling us not to forget to try this one too, it's delicious ... incredible generosity
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
Fabulous stay!
We would really like to thank you for the quality of the stay you organized for us.
Le Clos de la Barbanne is a precious address: the welcome, the attentions of our hosts, the advice and information, including on their professions, were all wonderful.
The Spa treatments, the visit to Château Siaurac (workshop, cellars and lunch in the park) and, last but not least, the hot-air balloon ride with an attentive and passionate winegrower pilot were rare and precious moments for us.
The only fly in the ointment was the meal at Clos Mirande, which took far too long!
Many thanks again.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)
To do
We had an excellent stay! The accommodation is magnificent, the people adorable. The restaurants are excellent and the visits to the castles superb! No false notes on this trip!
Do it with your eyes closed. Thanks to Vinotrip and all the people we met during our stay.
(Romantic weekend near Bordeaux - Note : 5/5)