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Grands Vins de Bordeaux à Pied Walking Holiday

A must for wine lovers

A leisurely walk through prestigious vineyards, starting with the reds of St Emilion, followed by the dry whites of Entre-Deux-Mers and concluding with the sweet Sauternes - plenty of tasting opportunities en route and a chance to restock your cellar with some of France's best wines. Santé!

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Walking Holiday
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7 nights
6 days
Half-Board

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£959

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Grands Vins de Bordeaux à Pied Walking Holiday

Dordogne and Aquitaine

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Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change stations in Paris and arrive in Bordeaux late afternoon. Transfer to Saint Emilion included (40 mins).

Return: Transfer to Barsac or Langon station, train to Bordeaux. Depart Bordeaux mid-morning, change stations in Paris and arrive in St Pancras International station late afternoon.

- Transfer to St Emilion. Time to take a stroll through this historic town, with its fascinating Romanesque churches stretching along steep and narrow streets. Dinner in your hotel. HB
- Walk amongst the prestigious châteaux of the area, with a tasting at the small domain of Château Clos de la Madeleine. The vineyards are beautiful - the first non-architectural spot to be classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. BB
- A morning tour of the medieval town will take you to its underground monuments, amphitheatre and monolithic church carved from limestone. A wine tasting initiation by an oenologistawats you in the afternoon, followed by a transfer to your delightful chambre d'hôte in St Martin de Lerm. HB
- Between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, walk through the oldest vineyards of the area, which produce the excellent, dry white wine of Entre-Deux-Mers. Visit and tasting at the Domaine de Bouillerot (wine producer since 1874). HB
- Relaxed walking through vineyards, via châteaux and picturesque villages. You finish in the old merchant town of Saint-Macaire. Be sure to see the 14th century murals in the St. Sauveur church. Perhaps take a dip in the pool before dinner. HB
- This walk takes you to the Domaine de Malagar, home of the writer François Mauriac, then a visit to Château Laurette, before reaching the village of Sainte Croix du Mont, with spectacular views of the Garonne valley. Transfer to your beautiful 4 star Château-hotel in Sauternes. HB
- The Sauternes area produces renowned sweet wines, such as the world-famous Château d’Yquem! A late afternoon rendez-vous awaits you for an apéritif tasting at the Château Gravas. Final night and dinner at the Château de Campreros. HB

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Hotel - La Maison d'Aline
- Aline's bed and breakfast is a typical village house located in the heart of Saint-Emilion, a quaint medieval village in the Aquitaine region well known for its exquisite wines and its rich history and legend. Madame Clémot welcomes you in her own house which has been in her family since 1901.
  
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Hotel - La Camiranaise
- Between St. Emilion and Sauternes, the Camiranaise welcomes you in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards. Adjoining the mansion from the 18th century, the barn has long been used to dry tobacco. Now the space has been revamped, offering 5 guest rooms dedicated to the world of rugby. The large terrace bordering the pool provides sun loungers and umbrellas to enjoy the summer days.
  
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Hotel - Le Clos du Terré
- Situated in the tiny hamlet of Caudrot, between the vines and the Garonne, this charming 19th century chambre d'hôte has four cosy and tastefully decorated rooms. The owners Agnès and Didier will welcome you with pleasure.
  
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Hotel - Hôtel Les Feuilles d'Acanthe
- Les Feuilles d'Acanthe is an enchanting little hotel of just twelve rooms, right in the middle of the medieval town of Saint-Macaire, in which the past harmonises with the present. Despite its size, it has lovely accommodation and facilities.
  
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  - Good size bedrooms with tiled floors, wood furnishings and queen sized beds , with en-suite bathroom.
  - Indoor pool and jacuzzi in a pretty courtyard setting.
  - Gourmet cuisine, typical of the region..
  - Picnic lunch provided for the following day.
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Hotel - Château d'Arche
- The hotel Relais du Château d'Arche occupies a charming XVIII century charterhouse. Located on a hill in the heart of the vineyard, overlooking the Sauternes village, guests benefit from an outstanding panorama. The Relais du Château d'Arche Hotel is a peaceful haven with an elegant, subtle environment conducive to calm, quiet moments.
  
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  - The Relais du Château d�Arche Hotel offers 9 exceptionally luxurious decorated guest rooms, a flowered and peaceful courtyard and a breathtaking panorama on the Château's vineyard. You will also be able to visit the wine producing facilities and taste the best of Château d'Arche wines.
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Hotel - Château de Camperos
- The 19th-century chateau is surrounded by the vineyards of Sauternes and Barsac, and have just five bedrooms, each with its own theme. There is a pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and landscaped gardens.
  
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  - Garden, terrace, swimming pool, air-conditioning, DVD or video, television in the rooms, rooms with en-suite bathroom, Jacuzzi, library, lounge, conference room and sauna.
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