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Book your entry ticket to La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, covering 18 exhibits on the theme of wine. and then spend around 3 hours making your way through the exhibits. Take a journey to the heart of the great history of wine. Through interactive spaces, explore vineyards all over the world, put your senses to the test, or learn a bit more about the fabulous process of winemaking. At the end of the tour, head to the 8th floor and its Belvedere for a 360-degree, panoramic view of Bordeaux and the surrounding area. Also, enjoy a glass of wine at a tasting session, choosing from a renewed selection of 15 world wines. After your visit, you can browse the on-site boutique, the wine cellar with a vast international selection, the restaurants (with one on the 7th floor offering a panoramic view), and the reading room.

Highlights

· Embark on an immersive, sensory, and interactive experience in a lively space

· Get tickets to a museum in Bordeaux dedicated to the cultural heritage of wine

· Marvel at panoramic views from the 35-meter-high belvedere on the 8th floor

· Enjoy a complementary tasting glass from a selection of approximately 15 wines

· Make use of a digital travel companion to guide you throughout the experience

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. Visit 3 wineries and relax with a picnic at a Château. First, learn about the history of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its historical monuments. Discover the secrets of this medieval town and its role as the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture. At noon, enjoy a tasting of 3 wines at a Château winery. Indulge in a picnic from an artisanal and traditional caterer, who provides fresh, local products presented in jars, as well as charcuterie from the Basque Country, and cheese accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, visit a second Château winery and enjoy a tasting of 2 wines. Learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and the winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines. To finish the day, go to last Château for a final tasting of 3 wines.

Highlights

· Drive through stunning vineyards and learn about wines from Bordeaux

· Visit 3 Châteaux (wineries) and taste world-famous wines from Saint-Émilion

· Explore the streets of the UNESCO city of Saint-Émilion

· Enjoy a picnic lunch in a Château

Experience culture and art through the ages with a tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum (upgrade for a small-group or private experience). With access tickets, you’ll jump the queue and have more time to discover many of the museum’s best-known collection highlights. As you go, your guide will share stories about the artworks, and will discuss the museum’s long history.

Highlights

· Reserved access to the Louvre Museum and its top attractions

· Admire Da Vinci’s enigmatic painting of the “Mona Lisa”

· View Renaissance masterpieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo

· See ‘Venus de Milo” & “Winged Victory of Samothrace” in the classical collection