Tips on where to sit, how to get to the stadium, and where to park when going to Stade Matmut Atlantique. This is the newer stadium for football and rugby in Bordeaux, near the Parc ses Expositions Tram Line C and Bus 75 stop. Information for the 2024 Olympics https://olympics.com/fr/paris-2024/sites/stade-de-bordeaux Where to sit at Stade... Continue Reading →
Let's talk about Gaule or the Roman period of time in Aquitaine and where you can visit to discover more. When were the Romans in Bordeaux and Aquitaine? What did the Romans contribute to Aquitaine? What were the Romans eating and drinking?
Taking a private, chauffeured tour of the vineyards around Saint Emilion is not in everyone budget. I think often times, these tours don't give you enough time to enjoy the beautiful town of Saint Emilion either. There are wonderful old streets, ancient churches and plenty of shops to visit. In addition, if you are not all about wine, you can visit the underground of Saint Emilion to learn about the history of the town as a religious pilgrimage site, which was its main attraction for hundreds of years before wine!
if you wanted to rent a car and explore the countryside of Gironde and Lot et Garonne (towards Dordogne), check these two stops out. Both Rouge Bordeaux and Chateau Ladausse are owned by couples who excel in hospitality, offer traditional French cooking classes and day trips around the region. You'll enjoy comfortable ensuite lodging in charming locations with hosts excited to share the best of their area!
Some are ruins and some are elegant wine producing chateaux - but the chateaux left from the time of Clement V are all stunning!
I had the pleasure of meeting Laure GRACY at an event in Bordeaux this year. It was so refreshing to meet someone equally interesting in sharing the countryside and lesser known parts of France with clients. Laure is originally from near Pau, in the Pyrennes Atlantiques department of South-West France. While she works between Paris and Pau, her current focus is on organizing and planning work retreats and group events in the SW France area.
Some Maison du Vin will offer classes or picnics if booked in advance, like in Podensac. They often have some bottles open for free tastings, or for small fees of around 5-10 EURO. I've been to locations in Sauternes and Entre Deux Mers where they have been able to make tasting reservations at the chateaux for me. They are an incredible resource. Saint Emilion has tasting classes, for example, to help you understand the different aromas in the local wines. There are often many chateaux to purchase in the Maison du Vin, from the larger names to some surprise smaller estates.
I'm always taking days to explore more of my favorite AOCs in Bordeaux, in particular Pomerol and Pessac Leogan. They are some of the smaller appellations, Pomerol just next to Saint Emilion has some incredible wines, none are classified so you really have to go out there and just try! There is the Maison du Vin in Pomerol who can help guide you as well.
Written by Stephanie Curtis who has written for multiple food publications from Food & Wine to Michelin Photos by Isabelle Bachelard On the evening of March 18, in the Centre-Val de Loire city of Tours, anticipation rippled through the air of the convention center’s amphitheater packed to the brim with some 2000 guests. The occasion was the... Continue Reading →
Domaine Terra has moved its headquarters to Bazas in SE Gironde. It's very exciting to have professionals promoting high quality products with the best ingredients based here. Domaine Terra makes wonderful locally sourced spreads for tartines, great for all, including vegetarians and vegans.
Where to eat when you are looking for locally sourced products, cooked in a healthy way...and aren't just sandwiches? Which restaurants offer great vegetarian or vegan options in Bordeaux? There is a great movement by local chefs to offer seasonal dishes with lots of local ingredients, often times using farms just outside of Bordeaux or using ingredients from less than 100 kilometres away.
Rue du Ha (with a hat on the 'a') near to the Cathedrale Saint Andre is named after the chateau-fort created by Charles VII after the 100 years war. Today, Rue du Ha is known for its incredible restaurants and is a nice street to wonder along. From Lauza, to Bibi there are many culinary delights for you on this one street!
Everyone coming to France wants cheese and wine! While the SW of France is not home to a lot of cheeses, sorry to say, we do still have plenty of places where you can try some! Bordeaux has lovely fromageries (cheese stores), restaurants focused on cheese, and even some that offer cheese tasting lessons! Here are some of my favorite places to eat, buy and try French cheese in Bordeaux!
The importance of avoiding pesticides and herbicides is clear in the wine industry. However, only 25 percent of most vineyards in Bordeaux can call themselves Bio or Organic. 1,39% of Bordeaux vineyards are biodynamic.
What do the French eat for Christmas? I wanted to share many of those Christmas meal items and some of the history behind them, so you can prepare a French Christmas meal, keeping in mind that in most French homes the big day is on Christmas Eve...Santa Claus or 'Papa Noel' even comes then (not on Christmas day).
With almost all international flights from the USA going to Paris, you'll inadvertently stop in Paris at either the beginning or end of your Bordeaux holidays. Living in Paris versus having a trip there are two different animals and my recent trip reminded me how overwhelming Paris can be...especially with children. Here are some of... Continue Reading →
The number of women in winemaking in Bordeaux has grown exponentially in the last 30 years. There is still room to grow in this historically predominantly male industry. Here are some women in Saint Emilion winemaking to watch, from owners to oenologists.
There are so many wonderful wine bars in Bordeaux, but so many only offer charcuterie and cheese. Wine, in particular red wine, has been accompanied by cheese for ages. Tanins, like those in coffee and chocolate also, are softened by dairy. So it makes sense its a classic pairing. And who doesn't love some porc noir de Biggore with a nice glass of Chateau Ferriere (one of my favorite combinations at the wonderful bio wine bar Complain Terra). What if you want more? It's equally fun to try wines with different styles of food and in France, that's what wine is about - complimenting or enjoying with a dish! Here are some of my favourites in Bordeaux, which is your favourite?
Helen Kelly with her husband Nick, are the winemakers and owners at Chateau de Claribes in Gensac, Gironde. Originally from Oxfordshire, East of London, Helen and Nick were working in IT and decided to make a major life change. Like so many who move to France, the choice was for a better quality of life. More balance. While both travelled often for work and leisure, most importantly holidaying in a vineyard in the Entre-Deux-Mers, the final decision to permanently move seemed clear.
Visiting Bordeaux in the summer is great with the stunning 18th century city, local sandy beaches and vineyards to visit! A lot of Bordeaux goes on holiday in August as well, so here are a list of some of the restaurants open that I'd recommend. I'll update as the restaurants respond so keep checking in. Most have online reservations through their website. Enjoy your summer trip and meals in Bordeaux!
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