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.
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.
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...
There are some notable names and places in Bordeaux from the Second World War that will be of interest to visitors. The city was Nazi occupied from end of June 1940 until 1944, the population exploding to over 1 million during this period of time (from a pre-war population of 250,000). Bordeaux happened to be the capital of France at one point during WWII, briefly in June 1940.
Lège-Cap-Ferret is a place to escape the city and enjoy nature. Life slows down. The evenings are even more calm once the day trippers have left. It’s not all oysters, there are plenty of great places to enjoy a meal.
In 1777, Morocco was the first country to recognize the Independence of the United States of America from England. A year later, George Washington chose the build the first overseas consulate for the United States, in a location named the ‘Fenwick House’. Built to reflect the mutual respect between France and the States during the... Continue Reading →
Bordeaux is the perfect day-trip from Paris. Regional foods and excellent Bordeaux wines await! Our tour meets you at the train station and takes you from the city to the vineyards of Pessac-Leognan!
Bazas has so many great festivals to see! Come for the Fete des Boeufs gras, the Fete de la Palombe or the Fete de Saint Jean in June!
Bazas is a wonderful small town with plenty of history and amazing farms! The grey bazadaise cattle can be seen dotting the hillsides, and gracing its many tables. For the authentic France, come visit me!
Treat your bride or groom to a party with friends and family in Bordeaux. Make it memorable with wine tastings and cooking classes!
So this last time when we went, over the fall school holidays in France, I wanted to book a food tour to help navigate the nearly 250 pintxo bars. I searched for chef lead food tours, hoping to find someone with a similar background. I found one of the most charismatic and enjoyable guides, knowledgeable and who completely changed my impression of the pintxo, Greg of Basque Bites.
Where to get a meal for under 25 EURO in Bordeaux? Need a cheap eat or quick lunch? Budget traveling? Try some of these great options in Bordeaux from boullions to mussels in the market!
Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands, located off the West Coast of Africa in the Atlantic. Under four hours fight from Bordeaux, it’s a great escape for families and nature lovers!
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