About this tour
Spend four-and-a-half hours navigating Bordeaux's food scene with guide Aurélien, starting at a local shop for Lillet and regional tastings, then through the Chartrons market where he'll curate oysters, roasted chicken, cheese, charcuterie and pastries into a portable feast. Board a private boat for ninety minutes on the Garonne, eating your market haul with local wines while Georgian-era buildings frame the water.
Highlights
- Taste Lillet and southwest French specialities at a neighbourhood shop
- Walk Chartrons market with expert curation of oysters and charcuterie
- Ninety-minute private river cruise on the Garonne
- Eat your market purchases aboard with Bordeaux wines
- View 18th-century riverfront architecture from the water
What to expect
Aurélien meets you at the opening stop—a small local shop where you'll sample Lillet and regional delicacies before heading into the Chartrons market. The pace is unhurried; you'll browse stalls whilst he selects the day's best oysters, roasted chicken, cheeses and pastries. Once loaded, you'll walk to the riverside and board your private boat. The cruise lasts ninety minutes. Settle in, unpack your basket, pour a glass of local wine, and watch Bordeaux unfold. No rushing—this is about eating, talking and watching the city go past.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required for market walking and boat boarding. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Infants sit on laps; prams welcome. Service animals allowed. Public transport near the start point. No tips expected. Minors won't be served alcohol.
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