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Christy Destremau
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Woman in the grape fields holding wine glass, and enjoing her FRANCE OFF THE BEATEN PATH™ tour

2024 Bordeaux Tour Dates

Best Adventures in Bordeaux

RATED EXCELLENT WITH 500+ REVIEWS

2019 WINNER!! 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!

RECOMMENDED BY FROMMER’S FRANCE!

2024 Bordeaux Tour Dates

Join us in 2024 to celebrate 30 years specializing in small group travel in France! This exclusive experience is designed for both couples and solo travelers.

Bordeaux Tour guests enjoying a gourmet lunch overlooking the Bay of Arcachon

 

  • *September 2-7Sold Out
  • *September 9-14 – 2 spaces available in Junior Suite
  • September 16-21Sold Out

 

* (dates with an asterisk) – We stay at 5-Star Luxury Hotel “Grand Hotel de Bordeaux” in the historic center of Bordeaux

Click here to see our 2025 BORDEAUX Tour Dates

Maximum group size per Bordeaux tour date = 10 guests

Want to book a private tour departure for your group or family? Please contact us by email for details.

Email us at christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com to confirm space availability or ask questions!

 

 



2024 Bordeaux Tour Price – Featuring Arcachon & Saint Emilion

 

  • 2024 Bordeaux Tour Price:  US$6,499 per person 6 days/5 nights, double/twin occupancy.
  • Solo travelers and single room requests – Add US$1,640. Single supplement is applicable for solo travelers and all single occupancy room requests.
  • All prices are in US Dollars.
  • Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests (including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc) and ALL food allergies (gluten, shellfish, etc) while ensuring an amazing foodie experience for all tour guests with restrictions and/or allergies.
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  • Download and print our BORDEAUX TOUR DETAILED BROCHURE (Adobe pdf)
    Download and print our BORDEAUX TOUR -SHORT VERSION- BROCHURE (Adobe pdf)

 

 

Authentic Bordeaux Experiences!  Spend 6 days experiencing Bordeaux, Arcachon, and Saint Emilion like family friends going beyond tourist hotspots to meet and spend time with some of France’s best-loved and highly recognized artisans, chefs, and winery owners who are our family friends, and welcome you to their workshops, kitchens, and family homes for authentic and fun French experiences unlike any other!

 


Press & Accolades

People wine and cheese tasting in rustic basement of an old castle within Bordeaux Tour. Check out 2024 Bordeaux Tour dates

  • Featured in Frommer’s France Guide
  • 2018 Winner! LUX Tourism Awards “BEST Boutique French Tour Operator!”
  • 2017 Winner! LUX Tourism Awards “BEST French Touring Company!”
  • Named a “Forbes Favorite” by Forbes Traveler Magazine
  • Featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s “Editor’s Pick List
  • Named “Best Wine Tours in France” by eHow.com
  • Named “Best of Bordeaux” -Andrew Harper Hideaway Report
  • Featured National Geographic Walk of a Lifetime
  • Featured in USA Today Travel Tips

 


Christy, the founder of France Off the Beaten Path™, enjoying wine with a quest, on a Bordeaux Tour. Check out 2024 Bordeaux Tour datesWhat Makes France Off the Beaten Path Tours Memorable?

We live and have a branch office in Bordeaux. We are also one of the most active tour companies operating in the Bordeaux region. We’ve been welcoming guests and sharing our passion and love of this magical region we call home for nearly three decades.

In 2024, we celebrate 30 years specializing exclusively in small group, active, cultural travel in France. Our relationships run deep locally. With the help and warm hospitality of our local friends and partners, you enjoy personalized experiences and excursions available only to us. We pride ourselves on being able to share authentic French culture and traditions on every tour. We’re living and sharing our passion, and look forward to meeting many new and returning travelers each season.


Our Bordeaux Tour Photo Gallery – Photos from Past Bordeaux Tours

RATED 5 STARS BY HUNDREDS OF HAPPY TOUR GUESTS

OVER 500 VERIFIED FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON TRUSTPILOT

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RATED 5 STARS BY HUNDREDS OF HAPPY TOUR GUESTS

OVER 500 VERIFIED FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON TRUSTPILOT

A WORD FROM Our Guests:

Exceeded Our Expectations!

“This trip to the Loire Valley exceeded our expectations! Christy planned unique and interesting excursions and activities that highlighted the beauty of the area and provided in-depth background knowledge about the various chateaux we visited. The cooking classes with renowned chefs, held in their restaurants and homes, were never-to-be forgotten experiences, and the visit to the winery was a highlight. The hotel was delightful and charming, and staying in one location for the entire time was a treat. Every meal or cocktail hour was planned to highlight the delicious specialties of the region. Christy is extremely knowledgeable about the various places we visited and imparted that knowledge in an interesting and entertaining manner. She and Remi took great care to ensure that we were always comfortable and well-looked after. We could not have asked for a better trip!” — Ron Rose & Sharon Matsumoto (Have done Provence tour and Loire Valley tour)

This was my third trip in the same number of years

“This was my third trip in the same number of years with Christy and Off the Beaten Path. While on her trips you can tell how much effort there is on the off season to make every single week perfect. From the pick up at the train station to the teary goodbye at the airport, everything is perfectly planned and executed. The hotel in St. Remy is magical, and the tour guides Philippe and David are exceptional. If you are considering a trip with OTBP, go for it and come home with new friends, a love of Provence and a longing to return as soon as you can!” — Beth Bower (Has done Provence tour twice and Loire Valley tour)

The Best Tour Company!

“I have done two tours – Provence and Loire Valley – and I am already looking forward to booking another. The tours are all perfectly curated and Christy is a wealth of knowledge. She is so kind and takes all of your needs and wants into consideration. I cannot recommend Off the Beaten Path enough!” — Madison Carl (Has done Provence and Loire Valley tours)

“We did the Provence tour. 8/2019. I had taken the tour 2017 & this time my husband came with me. It was just as fabulous this time as it was in 2017. Restaurants, picnic, sights, wine, all of it just delightful, but the frosting on the cake is a the knowledge, insight, humor, & attention to detail from David & Philippe. To us, they make a great trip soooo much fun. (also, 3 of our neighbors joined us this tour). Don’t hesitate, take this tour & enjoy!!!!!” — Jim & Carol Dean (Carol has done Provence tour twice)

Returning to Provence with France Off the Beaten Path

“I wanted to return to Provence as soon as it was open. I had toured with Christy in Loire Valley in 2019 and knew I wanted to travel with her again. For the second time, everything was well organized, personal and definitely off the beaten path. Christy and Phillippe have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to share. The hotel was perfectly located in St Remy, the tours to the lavender and sunflower fields are my favorite memory. The lunches and dinners were like visiting friends. The boat tour in Cassis was another highlight. Even though I had visited Provence, this trip with France Off the Beaten Path brought a new appreciation for the area.” — Susan Gage (Has done Loire Valley tour, Provence tour, Champagne tour)

“We had an excellent tour with Christie and her crew in the Loire valley. We did things that only a true insider would have access to-dinner at a Michelin chefs house, helping/learning to cook at a highly rated restaurant in their kitchen. This was in addition to seeing the sights and touring the castles. A truly unique experience that is off the beaten path. We will use her again when going back to France.” — Karen Berner (Has done Loire Valley tour)

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