Many local partners are mobilised and ready to welcome you at advantageous rates before, during and after the Games to help you discover the charms of the city and its region. Prepare your stay and enjoy some relaxing moments with the tourist offers.

Introduction to oenology

Proud of its craftsmanship, the Bordeaux region offers a wide range of activities throughout the year to learn about vine growing and making, as well as wine tasting. We know that many of you would have enjoyed taking part in the oenology programme, an exclusive discipline for the Games in Bordeaux. The École du Vin de Bordeaux will therefore be pleased to welcome you for an introductory workshop on oenology. The 2-hour workshop will focus on:

• the Bordeaux grape varieties
• the vineyard, the cellar
• secrets of blending
• an aromatic journey
• the words to say it
• tasting of 4 Bordeaux wines (AOC) with commentary

Possible schedule:

• Wednesday, 14th June 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 17th June 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Price: €45 per Person

Maximum 23 people per workshop.

Workshops are held in English.

Contact us at ecsg2023@ffse.fr to register and attend a workshop.

Privatization of a workshop

You are interested in organising an oenology-themed event in the evening for your company? Privatize a workshop with the École du Vin.

Contact us at ecsg2023@ffse.fr for more information.

Oenotourism – BEST OF WINE DESTINATIONS

More information to come

Historic and tourist discoveries

The Bordeaux Tourist Office, partner of the European Company Sport Games, offers preferential rates for your activities during the event. Simply select the “ECSG Participant 2023” tariff line to benefit from it!

Bordeaux, historical walking tour

Discover the historic city centre with a knowledgeable guide. This 2 hour guided walking tour includes some of the city’s most remarkable 18th century architecture,as well as the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage area. The tour is done in both English and French.

Go to https://bordeaux-tourisme-prestataire.regiondo.fr/bordeaux-a-pied-le-matin-visite-guidee to take advantage of a preferential rate and register!

Chateaux and terroirs, on the Bordeaux wine road

With this tour you will discover the diversity of the Bordeaux wines during an afternoon session every week. The destination is different every day and each one has its own special charms!

Bourg & Blaye on Thursdays is a nice wine region North of Bordeaux along the Gironde Estuary; two familial properties will open their doors to show you how they make the wine; a tasting of 2 wines at each chateau is on the program.

The Medoc on Tuesdays & Saturdays and Entre-deux-Mers on Fridays with the visit of 2 wineries and wine tasting. Your guide will remind you at this point that you first of all taste wine with your eyes and nose!

Visit the Graves and Sauternes on Wednesdays to discover two beautiful wineries and taste all the colors of the wines, one in Graves and one in Sauternes.

Saint-Emilion, the name of a famous charming village and of delicious wines, on Monday & Sunday.You will start with the visit of the amazing underground church in the Saint-Emilion village followed by a guided tour in the small streets. Then the tour continues with a visit to one wine estate in Saint-Emilion appellation or surroundings where you will learn about the winemaking process by discovering the vat room, the cellars with all the barrels, etc.. A tasting of 2 wines will be offered.

To register and benefit from preferential rates, go to https://bordeaux-tourisme-prestataire.regiondo.com/chateaux-et-terroirs-sur-la-route-des-vins-de-bordeaux

To discover more tourist offers, go to Professionals & Groups | Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions (bordeaux-tourism.co.uk) and send your requests to groupes@bordeaux-tourisme.com or 05.56.00.66.12.

Bordeaux, the must-see

Bordeaux, wineyard’s doors

The Bassin d’Arcachon, between land and sea