Bordeaux Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

We offer tours that combine small bites with the discovery of unusual places: from famous local patisseries to historic boutiques, from the region's unique wine to one of France's most iconic libraries. This tour will allow you to discover places that only the locals know about, a different way of immersing yourself in the city. This tour has been imagined and will be led by people from Bordeaux who make our experience authentic and unique. We'll take you not only to great places to sample local produce, but also to corners of the city that only we know. If you want to discover all the secrets and curiosities of Bordeaux, join our "That's All Local" tour and spend a few hours like a true Bordelais.

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   Porte Dijeaux

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   The Porte Dijeaux is one of the six entrances to Bordeaux.It is located at the western end of the decumanus formed by the alignment of the streets Porte Dijeaux and Saint-Rémi. It leads to the Gambetta Square. The Porte Dijeaux is also known as the Porte Dauphine (under Louis XIV).

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   Porte Dijeaux

   15 min

   Sweet Tasting of Dunes Blanches After 25 minutes of baking in our special "cabbage dough" ovens, they come out golden brown. Once they have come down to room temperature, each crisp cabbage is topped by hand with a light, airy cream.

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   Museum of decorative Arts and Design

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   The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (madd-bordeaux) is housed in a "hôtel particulier" built in Bordeaux between 1775 and 1779 for the Parliament counsellor Pierre de Raymond de Lalande

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   Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux

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   The cathedral is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. The Cathédrale Saint-André is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Bordeaux's rich heritage and religious history. It attracts visitors from around the world who come to admire its architecture, explore its interior, and learn about its fascinating past.

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   Place Camille Jullian

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   The square (and the 1936 monument) pays tribute to the Bordeaux historian, Camille Jullian.

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   Place du Parlement

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   Its architecture is classic with regular facades and curved openings on the ground floor.

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   Place du Parlement

   20 min

   Wine tasting it’s just the perfect way to see Bordeaux. White, red or rosé? You will taste a glass of a high-quality organic wine and discover how it is made.

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   Eglise St Pierre

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   Saint Peter's church, one of the oldest in Bordeaux, was created in the 12th century.

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   Porte Cailhau

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   Listed as a historic monument since 28 May 1883. The Porte Cailhau is situated in the heart of Bordeaux's old town, overlooking the Garonne River. It stands at the northern end of the Place du Palais, near the Palais de Justice and the Grosse Cloche. Built in the late 15th century, around 1494, the Porte Cailhau served as one of the main gates to the city of Bordeaux.

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    Stop 10

    20 min

    homemade pastries gourmet treats in a warm and welcoming environment, just as if you were having a snack at your grandma' s house.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour.
• Please contact us for any food restriction before booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.