Bordeaux Trips 2023/2024 - Upcoming Dates
Châteaux, food, wine. Let’s go! Mouton Fou’s Bordeaux region 7-day culinary adventure is for travelers and foodies who want to be a part of a wonderful French cooking, wine tasting and cultural learning adventure in a spectacular culinary wonderland. Live the life you want training in the fundamentals of French cooking with a personal touch with two creative chefs and become immersed in the cultural and culinary treasures of France’s Bordeaux wine region.
Explore bustling farmers markets in stunning UNESCO hill towns, and farm-to-table local ingredients. Go antiquing in a chic neighborhood and indulge in tasting some of the world’s best wines with the actual wine makers. Get to know the oysters and hospitality of the local windswept seaside. At night, retire to a cozy elegant home which happens to be a chateau.
Enlightening moments and pleasurable surprises are revealed throughout the week, creating memories and connections that will live on.
Arrive at destination via Bordeaux train station or airport for welcome toast & light dinner at chateau.
Day 1 - Adventure Begins
We head to the farmers market make lunch, do a cooking class and enjoy the fruits of our labor with a leisurely outdoor meal.
Day 2 - Cooking
Rent electric bikes, wine tasting with the owners of the region’s magnificent wineries, picnic in the vines and visit the stunning village of St. Émilion.
Day 3 - St. Émilion
Antiquing, shop visits and lunch at a great bistro in Bordeaux. Dinner and cooking class with a fantastic local chef.
Day 4 - Bordeaux
Visit an amazing truffle farm and eat lunch including foie gras, and local mushrooms, under the trees in Périgueux in France’s Dordogne region.
Day 5 - Truffle Field Trip
Visit scenic Entre- Deux-Mer wine region, cooking class and lunch at the Haut-Bailly winery, then dinner by a local chef back at the château.
Day 6 - Entre Deux Mers
Visit Arcachon, a spectacular village by the sea. Have a farewell lunch on the scenic patio at La Coorniche, a gorgeous Philippe Starck hotel.
Day 7 - Seaside Apéritif
We recommend you stay at La Coorniche that evening. then easily catch the train to Bordeaux, or taxi to the airport. Return on your own schedule via Paris or London.
FIN - Before le depart
The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and other variable factors.
Fees
INCLUDED - 6,500 Euros includes six (6) nights of lodging at an elegant and tasteful local Chateau includes daily breakfast, cooking lessons, scenic excursions, vineyard visits with wine tastings, pre-planned group meals at the chateau and local restaurants and bistros.
NOT INCLUDED - Air travel and ground transportation to and from Bordeaux, a la carte alcoholic beverages and wines outside of organized meals, and hotels during your travel to and from Bordeaux and your location of origin.
Getting there and back
AIR TRAVEL TO PARIS, TRAIN OR CAR TO BORDEAUX - The easiest route is a non-stop flight to Paris. Take the 2-hour train ride to Bordeaux. You will be greeted at the train station or you can rent a car and drive to the chateau (3-4 hour drive).
PARIS HOTEL - We love The Hoxton Paris, located in the hip 2nd arrondissement. With its historical architecture, excellent bistros and open-air markets, the neighborhood is also within easy walking distance to many popular sites.
DAY OF DEPARTURE - The last day, we will take you by boat-taxi and drop you at La Coorniche. Should you choose to stay at the hotel, this is not included in the price. We recommend staying at La Coorniche before taking the train back to Paris to fly home.