South West France wine tours
Wine weekend in the South-West of France
Take the road of the wines in the South-West and have an authentic and unforgettable experience. You will discover a friendly region, with its passion for oenology, gastronomy and cultural heritage. In the South-West, the diversity of grape varieties meets the richness of the soil and the terroir. It is also a land where the man and the wine have been part of a same strong history for centuries. To fully understand the South-West and live it entirely, meet enthusiast wine-growers who will share their knowledge and make you visit their vineyards, enjoy a tasty poultry or the flavour of the truffle known as the “black diamond of Perigord” in the warm atmosphere of a welcoming restaurant, and enjoy unexpected cultural discoveries among breath-taking landscapes on the road to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.
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275 €
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NewExperience a unique adventure exploring an original estate where land and ocean intertwine. Visit the most beautiful villages of the Basque Country, and indulge in a gourmet moment at the Basque Cake Museum.2 days | 1 night -
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470 €
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A beautiful medieval castle near Cahors, tastings of the Malbec (the caracteristic grape variety of the region), a gastronomic dinner: a true wine romance!2 days | 1 night -
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190 €
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Take a wonderful trip surrounded by a cosy atmosphere to discover the illustrious past of the 1856, Pau Golf Club, then meet the winemaker of Jurançon and taste the golden nectars.2 days | 1 night -
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136 €
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A gustatory and ecological journey in the middle of the Pyrenees! Taste organic wines and enjoy a unique experience in an organic estate.2 days | 1 night -
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230 €
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NewExplore an exceptional terroir along the banks of the Tarn, about fifty kilometers from Toulouse, to draw out its most beautiful offerings: an exceptional wine with legendary grape varieties.3 days | 2 nights -
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240 €
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NewUncover an exceptional terroir and embark on an unusual experience in the Périgord canopy. From tasting organic wines to exploring the Bergerac wine route, your weekend promises unforgettable memories!2 days | 1 night -
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118 €
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From Madiran to Jurançon, discover the diversity of wines and terroirs in the Southwest of France. During this wine trip, enjoy unique gourmet experiences, full of conviviality.2 days | 1 night -
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270 €
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NewDiscover Bergerac, one of the oldest wine appellations in France, and explore the estates and charming bastides that weave through the roads of Dordogne.3 days | 2 nights -
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295 €
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Welcome in the Gers region! Combine a unique armagnac-tasting tour and the discovery of the cuisine of Gascony.3 days | 2 nights -
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118 €
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During your epicurean stay between two regions, you will discover the Gascon terroirs and the Bearn hillsides. These wines will reveal their richness and their typicity, which go so well with delicious tapas.2 days | 1 night
Discover the road of the wine in South-West France
The vineyards of South-West are not the most well-known, but they are worth it. The generous terroir combined to the clement and sunny weather of this region make it a perfect place for the grapevine to grow and produce delicious wines. Oenology lovers appreciate the South-West for the diversity and quality of its different wines. You switch from relatively flat landscapes, from Bergerac to Toulouse, to a rolling and mountainous countryside in the Massif Central or Basque Country.
South-West vine growing is under the influence of several climate and each one of them bring something that makes this region special. Summer is usually hot and dry, even during Fall, thanks to the wind of Autan. But some areas such as Aveyron or Basque Country can also endure hard winters. South-West is a wine-producing region, but vineyards stand alongside orchards, market gardening, corn and tobacco plantations, which show wonderful landscapes. Your oenological tour and stay will take you through numerous and fabulous wines, such as liquor-like wines in Monbazillac, red wines in Madiran or Cahors, or also effervescent wines in Gaillac.
Delightful wine-tasting experiences in the French South-West
Discovering the vineyards of the South-West is an intense oenological getaway. This area is the fertile ground for a lot of famous grape-varieties such as Malbec, Tannat, Manseng and Courbu. Travelling this region is the perfect way to realize it is composed of numerous amazing wines, and all have their distinctive characteristics.
You will find the liquor-like wines of Monbazillac near Bergerac, with their typical honey and crystalized fruits flavours, or the strong red wines of Madiran and Irouléguy in the piémont pyrénéen, to keep a few years in your cellar before opening for a great opportunity. Our oenological stay in the South-West are designed to enable you to discover the infinite potential of this region rooted in the wine-growing industry since Antiquity.
Wine tourism in the South-West of France
History, cultural heritage, wine-growing and oenology are mixed to shape the unique atmosphere of the South-West. There was grapevine there since Antiquity, but it was during Middle Ages that several monk communities settled more modern and organized vineyards. Madiran and Bergerac were made famous thanks to Benedictine priory, Irouléguy was created by monks from Ronceveaux. Your wine tour and stay in the South-West will enable you to discover the generous gastronomy and delicious wines of this region. Either you choose a poultry, foie gras, typical cow’s or goat’s cheese, you will not be disappointed.
At Vinotrip, our passion for oenology encourage us to meet independent wine-growers, enthusiast hosts and restaurant owners who are always willing to share their love for wine, gastronomy and French culture. We select our collaborators for the quality of their services and because they wish to make you discover the region they are proud to belong to. You will fully appreciate and enjoy your wine tour and stay thanks to their capacity to share everything that make the everyday life authentic and charming. That’s why we do our best to cooperate with people who will make you love the South-West as well as them.