Highlights
French classics - From pastries to cheeses and hearty comfort dishes, experience each region's delicacies at charming local restaurants and bistros. Wine tastings - Indulge the palette with some of the finest French wines from Bordeaux to St Emilion. Medieval towns - Explore France's historic beauty and visit picturesque medieval towns including Sarlat and Carcassonne.
Itinerary
Embark on a gastronomic journey from Bordeaux to Carcassonne, tasting the iconic flavours of each region. From sipping world-class vintages at picturesque vineyards to unearthing truffles with trained hounds and indulging in classics such as creamy Rocamadour cheese, there's an unforgettable foodie experience at every turn.
day 1Join tour Bordeaux, walking tour of Bordeaux and aperitif
Our foodie tour starts in Bordeaux, a vibrant and historic city in southwestern France, known for its rich wine culture, beautiful architecture, and picturesque surroundings. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD) which is around 45 minutes from the hotel depending on traffic. For those arriving on time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 5pm for a guided walk of the highlights of Bordeaux including the St Andre Cathedral, the UNESCO-protected old town and the Place de la Bourse. Our tour will start with an aperitif and a welcome meeting in a local bar with the opportunity to go for dinner afterwards. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to take a stroll along the quays of the Garonne River, admire the city's neoclassical buildings, charming squares, and grand monuments or visit the Contemporary Art Museum.
day 2Capucins Market, oyster tasting and Bordeaux's sweet treats
day 3Train to Saint-Émilion for vineyard tour and wine tasting, on to Sarlat
day 4Truffle hunting and a visit to Beynac Castle
day 5Sarlat market
day 6Drive to Cahors, train to Carcassonne via Toulouse
day 7Cassoulet cooking class and exploring Carcassonne
day 8Trip ends Carcassonne
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Customer Reviews
Great mix of food and culture, particularly enjoyed the truffle hunting
Tour leader was excellent with knowledge that enhanced the experience
This tour was wonderful. Our tour leaders were friendly, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and fun. Nothing on the tour felt generic. I never could have found the experiences on my own that the tour leaders cultivated for us.
Great leaders. Great itinerary. Great food. Great experience. Highly recommend.
The trip has been put together extremely well. We travelled on public transport wherever it was possible, in line with Expore's green policies. The visits to the various food and wine establishments were excellent and very informative as well as the tastings we had in the local markets.
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