Bordeaux has great spa escapes but why not try something a little further afield? Eugenie Les Bains is a historic spa town in Les Landes department just south of Bordeaux. Les Pres de Eugenie is an elegant spa hotel, hosting a plethora of restaurants to satisfy any diner.
Antibes is where my French story begins and where I recently got to share the Volies d’Antibes with my friends. There’s something magical about classic sailboats on the Mediterranean, the sunshine, the seafood and blue waters.
The plum (prune when fresh / pruneau when dried in French) was a fruit I remember not loving so much when I was younger growing up in the USA. This has changed as the years have passed and I have to thank our garden mostly! Our home in Bazas has a myriad of plum trees, all fruiting in about a month from start to finish. 2026 has been an amazing year for the fruit in our garden, even with the drought. We are about to start making jam to keep up with all of the produce!
Over 42,000 hectares or 162 square miles have currently burned in SW France. This is mainly starting from Porges and into Cap Ferret in Gironde, now more Eastern towards Bordeaux, and South to Biscarosse in the Landes. They are still investigating the main reasons these fires started.
After 126 years of marking gastronomic findswith its iconic star system, the guide unveiledits first classification of wine estates in a staged, Oscar-style ceremony at Dijon’s Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne on July 7th.
Henry IV is considered one of the most beloved Kings in French history. Would you like to learn more and follow his footsteps while visiting Bordeaux? Here are some places to visit, near and further afield!
Try all the whites you can when you come to Bordeaux! There are dry, sweet, floral and citrusy whites…perfect for anything from roast chicken to oysters.
Chateau de Malle is named after Jacques de Malle, who was the president of the Parliament in Bordeaux in the 16th century. The manicured French gardens came later in the 18th century, fashioned after Versailles. They offer reprise from the standard vineyard tour.
Looking to explore the Medoc on the Left Bank? Here are some tips from a local guide, Private Wine Tours Bordeaux!
Someday I’d love to try the gastronomic tasting menu at Amicis. Until then, this incredible bistronomic lunch menu at 28€ has me coming back. I went multiple times in 2025 and have shared lunch with clients there, everyone raving when they left. None were too surprised to see Amicis receive a Michelin star the first year in business.
If you are coming to explore this part of the Bordeaux winemaking world, you'll want to know about the famous Lur Saluces family and their even more famous chateaux. Many are open to visits (with reservations) and are some of the best wines and most stunning locations in the area.
Cozy, friendly restaurant in Bordeaux hidden near Port Cailhau. OST is full of unique flavors and a must on your next Bordeaux trip!
France is historically a Catholic country. A fact hard to miss when visiting here as one walks past the many churches, cathedrals and learns of it's many Catholic royals. Changes occurred after the French Revolution when freedom of religions was allowed. A stark separation between the church and the state was created in 1905, setting a precedence which presides today.
A friend and fellow food and wine lover send me an article about Bistrot CulSec opening in Bordeaux. The first thing that jumped out was that the chef and sommelier had worked at Akrame in Paris. Which meant, as I had spent probably my most formative time in the kitchen at Akrame, we had to... Continue Reading →
I love French cuisine, obviously. Sometimes, I do need a little bit of comfort food from my old home in North Carolina. We make 'pulled pork' at home, but of course nothing is like whole hog over a fire pit. Bordeaux does offer a few locations to try out if your in need of some.
If there is one subject that I love in culinary history, it's spices. Nothing brings me more joy than entering a fragrant, epicerie, or spice and gourmet food shop, and discovering the spice offerings! Local items like wine salts, some regional like piment espelette, and many spices from far away. The distance from where these... Continue Reading →
I love traveling with my girls now that they're older, but we always made an effort to travel and share new places with them. Bordeaux is a great place for food and wine, but it's also a wonderful place to bring your family with children young...and old! I wanted to include some tips on what to do with your children in Bordeaux and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Someone recently asked where they should stay in Saint Emilion. Truth is, I don't feel comfortable telling you where to stay if I haven't stayed myself! I choose hotels on location, price, and cleanliness, trying to get the best value I can. Most of my 'staycations' are in Bordeaux, so here are a few hotels to try in Bordeaux!
The best Bordeaux food tour is one you can customize! Here on some tips on what to mention in your booking. Let's create your own, unique Bordeaux food tour for carnivores, vegans and everyone in between!
I am lucky to know a lot of really fun, curious people and know their blogs are great sources of information! Here are some of the best blogs on Bordeaux and travel in the SW of France...
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