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Nr 23 - April 2005 


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Organise your event in the Bordeaux vineyards


Bordeaux is home to the world's finest wine and most famous appellations.

Bordeaux has not only an enviable reputation, but also enchanting places, prestigious estates, and colourful characters to share with you.

The vineyards stretch out to the north, east and south of Bordeaux.

Among the most famous of the 57 appellations:
The Médoc, to the north, on the left bank of the Gironde, includes the Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe appellations. Saint-Emilion and Pomerol are located to the east, while Graves and Sauternes are to the south.
The Entre Deux Mers is the triangle between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.

Residential seminars
Winegrowing estates offer a variety of activities, starting with seminars in the châteaux. The most beautiful hotels around Bordeaux are nestled in the heart of the vineyards.
These small estates are perfectly suited to top of the range incentives and seminars.

Guest rooms
Some wine châteaux offer guest rooms featuring traditional atmosphere and modern comfort.


Gala dinners
All the Bordeaux châteaux, whether or not they make their own wine, have the undeniable charm of elegant residences fashioned by history. The combination of architectural beauty, fine cuisine, and prestigious wines makes dining in a château the highlight of any event.
Some estates have facilities seating several hundred, or even a thousand people. Others are better suited to small-scale receptions.

An infinite variety of activities
The Bordeaux vineyards offer a wide range of original, interesting activities revolving around wine including cellar tours, tastings, wine schools, vineyard tours in horse-drawn carriages, and themed tastings. Experts will introduce you to the art of tasting, transforming you and your guests into well-informed wine connoisseurs.

Wine in the city
Bordeaux lives and breathes wine in its architecture, buildings and boutiques.
Not forgetting the locals who love wine, especially tasting and talking about it.




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