| When thinking about a vacation in France, there is | | | | period of time. Lunch is then served in the fields and is |
| always the image of going on one of the many | | | | usually a traditional French meal, served, of course, |
| delightful, relaxing and wonderfully delicious Bordeaux | | | | with wonderful wines from the winery. After lunch the |
| wine tours. The Bordeaux region of France has long | | | | tour continues with wine classes, wine tasting and then |
| been known for the amazing wines it has produced - | | | | ends up with dinner in an authentic Bordeaux |
| and continues to produce. The Bordeaux region was | | | | restaurant. For those that really like to learn about |
| divided into four wine producing areas by Emperor | | | | wines and wine making, this is an ideal chance to |
| Napoleon III in 1855, and each area produces a unique | | | | experience the whole production. |
| and distinctive type of wine. Since the region of | | | | In addition to the harvest tours there are also many |
| Bordeaux is relatively small, it is possible, with some | | | | other options for Bordeaux wine tours. There is a |
| planning, to tour each of the regions and sample the | | | | bicycle wine tour offered through the area that allows |
| amazing qualities of wines produced in the area. | | | | participants to experience the countryside in a relaxed |
| Most wines on the Bordeaux wine tours will be reds, | | | | and enjoyable way. Everyone will ride bicycles to and |
| but with constant pressure from other wine growing | | | | from the very centrally located vineyards and wineries, |
| countries, the French vineyards and wineries have | | | | and will also stop for lunch at local restaurants for |
| responded with an ever increasing variety. Today, on a | | | | wonderful traditional fare. |
| wine tasting tour of the area, participants can expect | | | | For those that wish to travel in comfort, Bordeaux |
| to sample the traditional full-bodied red wines, together | | | | wine tours have just the options. There are limousine |
| with medium-bodied reds and dry and sweet white | | | | tours that will provide individual or small group wine |
| wines. | | | | tastings at various chateaus and wineries within a |
| There are many options when considering one of the | | | | given area of Bordeaux, or may complete a larger |
| many Bordeaux wine tours. One of the more popular | | | | circuit of the various wine houses. There are also large |
| tours for wine lovers, and those new to wine tasting | | | | charter bus services that provide guides, instructors |
| and enjoyment, includes the harvest tours. These tours | | | | and even chefs that can provide ideas for meals that |
| allow participants to actually work alongside the grape | | | | are compatible with the various types of wines found |
| pickers in the field, helping with the harvest for a brief | | | | in the Bordeaux area. |