Ready to explore one of the world’s most infamous wine regions? Don’t worry about finding a babysitter, this family-friendly wine tour ensures parents and children alike get to discover a taste of the French lifestyle. Get comfy in one of our minivans and set off to the prestigious vineyards of Saint-Emilion. First stop, a child-friendly Grand Cru or Grand Cru Classé chateau, with a wine tasting for the parents, and organized activities for the kids.
Our next chateau stop includes another wine tasting, as well as a privatized picnic style lunch in the middle of the vineyard. Plenty of space for the children to run around whilst the parents relax with a nice glass of wine.
The tour continues with a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO world heritage site, full of cobbled streets that wind through ancient limestone houses and boutiques. Whilst the parents peruse the wine shops and learn about the history, the children will enjoy a treasure hunt!
Before heading back to Bordeaux, there’s one last stop at a local chocolate shop, followed by a visit at the nearby ice-creamery for a final tasty treat for the kids.
A truly memorable experience for the whole family, and no one has to miss out on the fun!
This program is designed for children aged 5 years old and above. Arrangements for children under 5 years old can also be made on request.Â
Picnic style lunch includes fresh wraps, cheeses, charcuterie, bread, salad, fruit, and chocolate mousse. Adults receive an extra glass of wine with lunch, and children will be served soft drinks or juice. Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements.Â
Program
08:45
Departure from your hotel or accomodation in Bordeaux
10:00
Winery visit with privatized wine tasting for the parents, and on-spot activities and beverages for the kids, along with a little surprise!
11:30
Lunch at a local brasserie or picnic style lunch on request
13:00
Guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion to explore its most renowned landmarks, cobbled streets and quaint boutiques. Children will enjoy stepping back in time on a real-life treasure hunt!
14:00
Visit of a local chocolate shop with a chocolate tasting. A quick stop by the neighboring ice-creamery will keep the whole family happy.
15:00
Visit of a second winery, with activities for the children
17:00
Drop off to your hotel or accomodation in Bordeaux
Meeting Point
Pick up & drop off at your hotel or accomodation in Bordeaux city center
Duration
8 hours
Transportation
Premium minivan or other vehicule on request
Languages Spoken
English/French & other languages on request
What to Bring
Comfortable footwear, sunscreen, hat or umbrella (weather depending)
Highlights
- Kid-conscious & accomodating guide/chateau hosts
- Activities & games for the children
- Outdoor spaces for children to explore
- 2 winery visits
- Visit of the medieval village
- Baby/booster car seats available on request
- Slow-paced & adapted to your family’s needs
- Kid friendly food and restaurants
Prices
Prices include all taxes and cover transport from Bordeaux, a guide, and visits (2025 rates).
2 adults
from 470€ per adult
3 adults
from 350€ per adult
4 adults
from 290€ per adult
5 adults
from 255€ per adult
6 adults
from 232€ per adult
7 adults
from 215€ per adult
8 adults
from 200€ per adult
Included / Excluded
Included
- Prices include the fees for 2 children peer group. For 1 child or more than 2 children : rate on request.
- Transportation in a premium minivan
- All visits & wine tasting fees
- Guided walking tour of the village
- Local expert wine guide
- Car/booster seats upon request
Excluded
- Gratuities for the guide
- Personal insurance or expenses
- Lunch
- Any additional cost for specific winery requests
Q&A
What activities are provided for the children?
Fun activities are provided for children from the age of 3, such as games, coloring books, stickers, treasure hunts and a chocolate shop visit. The activities depend on the winery.
Are the winery tours private?
The scheduled tours are generally reserved exclusively for Bordeaux Wine Trails visitors and are mostly private. Some wine estates won’t guarantee that the tour will be private and it is possible that other people may join us on that particular tour, but in any case the total number of guests on tour would never exceed 12.
Can we buy wine on this tour?
Yes, with the exception of a few very rare estates, it is possible to buy wine after this tour. We can transport the wine back to Bordeaux in the van. Most estates even take care of shipping depending on the country of destination.
What is recommended as appropriate attire?
Wear closed shoes for the cobblestone streets in Saint-Emilion, and warm clothing for the wine cellars where the temperature is around 59°F (15°C).
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