Stéphane and Éric from Team Phééric have concocted a break and nice experience stopover for you near Bordeaux. With the Freedom Package, you are free to come and go as you please. All the appointments have already been made. You will be given a very detailed Roadbook when you arrive.
Join us for a memorable break throughout the Bordeaux region to explore its magical vineyards, picturesque villages, and historic cities. Your hosts Pascale and Eric will treat you as a member of the family...
Day 1 - Arrival in Bordeaux
- Pascale and Éric, your hosts during your stay, will be there to greet you in the late afternoon at the Domaine de Quittignan Brillette(2), in a charming character property. Over refreshments, they will give you all the details of your stay and provide you with your road book (a route planner which also contains GPS coordinates). Enjoy table d’hôtes meals with your family or friends.
Day 2 - Margaux & Cooking Live Show
- Breakfast;
- In the morning leave for Margaux thanks to your road book for a truly memorable experience including two Guided visits & wine tastings in two Margaux Grand Cru Classé 1855 (Classified Growth).
- Travel along the Route des Châteaux to discover Medoc’s most beautiful properties;
- Lunch(1) to discover the deep flavors and traditions of France Southwest;
- Suggested sights to see tested by Team Phééric;
- You will be welcomed and taken on a tour of either Moulis or Listrac estate. The owner will take you through his/her vineyards and show you round his/her winery. This will be followed by a tasting session;
- Return to the Quittignan Brillette estate at the end of afternoon for an unforgettable French Cooking Lesson. Before dinner, get to know the secrets of the French cuisine by a talented Chef who will give you tips, ideas, recipes and a French-English vocab list that will help you to impress your future guests! She/he will prepare with you the dinner for tonight including wine tasting with wines from La Cave de Phééric(4).
Day 3 - Route des Châteaux ("Road of the Chateaux")
- After another lovely breakfast leave for the "route des châteaux" from Moulis to Saint-Estèphe. The tour includes some of the most prestigious red wines and remarkable architectural estates like Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild… Tasting at the Chateau Mouton Rothschild(3) which have magnificent winery and a beautiful collection of art related to the vineyard.
- Suggestions of sites to see approved by Team Phééric;
- Lunch(1) at traditional French brasserie;
- Visit of the Winery located in the heart of Médoc. A recent original place for discovering your œnologic profile. You are invited to discover your own tastes and the corresponding wines that suit them in an exclusive event: the Wine Sign ®;
- End of your Break.
Our Packages are private and are not group tours! Form your own group of 6 or more. All packages are available all year round.