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! Home of the famous bazadaise cattle, the grey coated animals that dot the countryside. 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!
Bordeaux does have a Christmas market but nothing has felt more Christmas-y thank Sarlat! Visit Dordogne, all dressed up for the holidays and have a great winter weekend!
Visiting Bordeaux is easy on a river cruise, be it Viking, Alma or Uniworld! Here are my suggestions to make the best of your time in Bordeaux on your cruise!
Of course there is great wine from Saint Emilion and this is likely why you are visiting, to see some of the chateaux and go wine tasting! Did you know Saint Emilion also has some great restaurants, some of the best in the SW? So where to eat when you go to Saint Emilion and have a tight schedule full of wine tastings? Here are some of my favorite restaurants
I’ll keep adding to this! I work with a lot of wonderful guides and am happy to share their information so you can have a great time in Bordeaux! Be sure to let them know Anne from Aquitaine Travel Guide sent you 🙂 JEWISH TOUR OF BORDEAUX with guide Sarah Graham Beck. Sarah offers Jewish... Continue Reading →
This domestication of ducks and geese was passed down to the Romans 2,000 years ago and subsequently went throughout the Roman Empire. In Rome, figs were likely what was used to encourage excessive growth of the liver, this was called 'ficatum', through gavage (forced feeding).
Bordeaux has a lot of great chocolate shops! Having lead tours on the history of chocolate in Barcelona and Bayonne, the story behind cocoa in the Old World is fascinating. Those are two cities you'll want to visit in Spain and France for the history of this product and to go back to its origins.... Continue Reading →
Capbreton has to be the best place to visit in SW France for the true lover of fresh fish. Sure, there are many coastal towns with fishing communities, but I have never enjoyed such fresh fish and seen such wonderful selections offered by fish mongers, as I have in Capbreton.
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!
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.
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