In each of the fifteen winegrowing areas in Aquitaine, tourism and wine professionals have undertaken a quality procedure. Each service provider who is a member of ‘Destination Vignobles’ acts as a tourism ambassador with the aim of showing holidaymakers the winegrowing territories of Aquitaine.
The list of members and practical information are available from the information relay points presented below.
Take advantage of the commitment of our tourism and wine professionals to enjoy a truly prodigious stay in Aquitaine.
They welcome you:
• To come and share the passion of the growers and taste their wines. « Destination Vignobles » has listed over 700 wineries and encompasses top quality brands present in the various areas.
• To benefit from accommodation with the hallmark of charm.
• To tour Aquitaine from village to vines, on foot, on a bicycle, on horseback.…
• To enjoy the friendliness of the population and to take part in the very colourful local festivities.
Their commitments:
The members of « Destination Vignobles » have signed a charter of commitments.
You will always be welcomed as a very special guest and each and every member
will be your special ambassador to guide you in your exploration of the
wine-growing areas of Aquitaine.
Each and every member has chosen to meet a certain number of criteria
which form the basis of the quality of service and reception:
• Observance of opening hours and periods,
• Information on the languages spoken,
• Outstanding conditions for visits, wine-tasting, accommodation and
food,
• Availability of tourist information, whereby each member is your key
to exploring the area concerned, and also,
• Easy access, and parking facilities,
• Spotless condition of all the premises,
• Price display,
• Respect for the environment,
• Inspection by an independent agency,
• All the commitments already included in their respective professional
charters.
For you, « Destination Vignobles » is a guarantee of quality and
confidence. You will easily recognise a listed place by its logo.
Our networks partners : Vignobles et Chais en Bordelais, the Bergerac
Wines Route, the Jurançon Wines Route, Gîtes de France, Clévacances, Logis de
France.
The fifteen areas:
The numbers mentionned before the territories are there to help you locate them on the map below...
ARMAGNAC To the east of Mont-de-Marsan, the Landes d’Armagnac area offes a landscape that is different from that of Epinal, associated with the Landes. Here, little valleys and forests alternate as you travel around the area. Ognoas, Labastide-d’Armagnac, Roquefort, Gabarret and Saint-Justin are the main points of interest in this appellation. >> contact: Office de tourisme des Landes d’Armagnac Tel: +33 (0)5 58 44 34 95 otgabarret@wanadoo.fr www.tourisme-landesdarmagnac.fr
1. BERGERAC The Récollets cloister, set amidst the magnificent half-timbered houses and home to the Bergerac House of Wines, is a superb example of 17th century architecture. >> contact: Office de Tourisme de Bergerac Pourpre 97 rue Neuve d’Argenson 24100 Bergerac Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 57 03 11 mailto:tourisme-bergerac@aquinet.tm.fr http://www.bergerac-tourisme.com
BORDEAUX The gateway to the prestigious wine region, Bordeaux is a city included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since june 2007, to be "tasted" on foot, along its 18th-century quaysides or in the pedestrian streets of the centre. Museums, opera house, welcoming café terraces... and the starting point for a wide variety of excursions to the famous Bordeaux châteaux. >> contact: Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux 12 Cours du XXX juillet 33000 Bordeaux Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00 mailto:otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com http://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com
Guided tours around the vineyards all year long.
2. BUZET EN ALBRET This region of châteaux on the border between the Landes and the Gers, much appreciated by the French King Henry IV, is best discovered from the unspoilt and navigable Baïse river. >> contact: Office de Tourisme du Pays d’Albret 7 avenue de Mondenard 47600 Nérac Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 65 27 75 accueil@albret-tourisme.com http://www.albret-tourisme.com
3. CHALOSSE TURSAN This historical region of Gascony, nestled between the Adour river and the mountain streams, is home to many picturesque walled towns and the 1st « slim-line » village of Eugénie-les-Bains! >> contact: Office de Tourisme d’Aire-sur-l’Adour Place du Général de Gaulle - BP 155 40800 Aire-sur-l’Adour Tel.: +33 (0)5 58 71 64 70 mailto:otsi.aire@wanadoo.fr http://www.tourisme-aire-eugenie.fr/
4. DURAS A region of gently rolling hills and charming villages, dominated by the fortress town of Duras and its magnificent castle. >> contact: Maison du Vin de Duras BP 13 – Fonratière 47120 Duras Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 94 13 48 mailto:contact@cotesdeduras.com http://www.cotesdeduras.com
5. ENTRE-DEUX-MERS The Entre-Deux-Mers, famous for its wines, is also well known for its very rich architectural heritage, with abbeys, walled towns, mediaeval cities, not forgetting the « bicycle resort » of Créon! >> contact: Office de Tourisme de l’Entre-deux-Mers 4 rue Issartier 33580 Monségur Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 61 82 73 mailto:info@entredeuxmers.com http://www.entredeuxmers.com
6. GRAVES SAUTERNES This area immediately brings to mind wines now famous throughout the world and must-see historic châteaux such as the Château of La Brède where Montesquieu was born. >> contact: Office de Tourisme du Sauternais, Graves et Pays de Langon 11 allées Jean Jaurès 33210 Langon Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 63 68 00 langon@sauternais-graves-langon.com http://www.sauternais-graves-langon.com Tourist Map of the Sauternes, Graves and Pays de Langon areas.
7. HAUTE GIRONDE This area, stretching along the Gironde estuary, is overlooked by two remarkable citadels at Blaye and Bourg-sur-Gironde. >> contact: Office de Tourisme de Bourg-sur-Gironde Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 68 31 76 mailto:ot@canton-de-bourg.org http://www.bourg-en-gironde.fr
>> Office de Tourisme de Saint-André-de-Cubzac Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 43 64 80 mailto:ot.cubzaguais@wanadoo.fr http://saintandredecubzac.fr/ 8. IROULEGUY The region of Irouléguy, between Saint-Etiennede Baïgorry and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port along the route to Santiago de Compostela, is home to a variety of typical Basque villages. >> contact: Office de Tourisme de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 14 place du Général De Gaulle 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 37 03 57 mailto:saint.jean.pied.de.port@wanadoo.fr http://www.terre-basque.com
9. JURANÇON The Jurançon area, with its steep, sun-kissed hillsides, is the ideal place for hiking, riding and cycling … or even for a leisurely drive along the Jurançon wines route. >> contact: Route des Vins de Jurançon La Commanderie du Jurançon 64360 Lacommande Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 82 70 30 mailto:contact@vins-jurancon.fr http://www.vins-jurancon.fr Guidebook: "La route des vins du Jurançon"
>> Office de Tourisme du Pays de Lacq – Cœur de Béarn 58 rue du Commerce 64360 Monein Tél. : +33 (0)5 59 12 30 40 contact@coeurdebearn.com http://www.coeurdebearn.com 10. MADIRAN This history of this region bears the hallmark of the many mediaeval châteaux and fortresses. Do not forget to visit the castle of Montaner, defended by the famous Gaston Fébus. >> contact: Syndicat mixte du tourisme des cantons de Lembeye et de Garlin Place Marcadieu 64350 Lembeye Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 68 28 78 mailto:tourisme-vicbilh@orange.fr http://www.tourisme-vicbilh.fr Guidebook: " Route des chais et Châteaux du Madiran et du Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh"
11. MARMANDAIS The area around Marmande, made up of hillsides and market gardens, is a paradise en earth for strawberries, asparagus and tomatoes. >> contact: Office de Tourisme du Val de Garonne Maison du Développement Place du Marché BP 305 47200 Marmande Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 64 24 21 mailto:marmande@valdegaronne.com http://www.valdegaronne.com 12. MÉDOC A drive along its famous châteaux route will enable you to discover the mythical great growths and famous châteaux of this flagship of Aquitaine’s wine-growing regions. >> contact: Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac La Verrerie 33250 Pauillac Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08 mailto:mtvp@wanadoo.fr http://www.pauillac-medoc.com www.medoc-tourisme.com/ Guidebook: "Pauillac, l’Escale au Pays des Grands crus" (F/GB/D) et "Destination Vignobles en Médoc" (FR/GB).
13. PAYS DU LIBOURNAIS It is impossible to visit the Libourne area with visiting the wine-growing landscapes of the jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion, a site now listed as part of UNESCO’s world heritage for humanity. >> contact: Office de Tourisme de Saint-Emilion Place des Créneaux, Le Doyenné 33330 Saint-Emilion Tél. : +33 (0)5 57 55 28 28 st-emilion.tourisme@wanadoo.fr http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com Saint Emilion practical guide : list of wine cellars open to the public (FR/GB/D/SP/I/Jap). Organization of guided tour in the wine estate
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