France is the world’s second largest wine producer —
and in terms of quality, it’s undeniably number one! The prestige and fame of French wine is due largely to Bordeaux. And in Bordeaux Village Blaye, there are nearly unlimited opportunities to visit world famous chateaux and taste the best the region has to offer.
- Visit the local producers and meet amazing winemakers
- Enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace of La Petite Cave facing the Citadelle and the Gironde River or stick up your supplies at the world’s favorite wine store
- Go off on a self-guided wine adventure or have the Tourist Office of Blaye organize guided visits to chateaux of the region
Legend Tour – visit the sites of the oldest commercial road in Blaye with
- It’s only winery in the town center of Blaye : Etalon Rouge (Visit Etalon Rouge’s website)
- It’s historic buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuary
- Its art galleries and art studios (Visit La Galerie’s website)
- Classic car collection
- Underground cellars
- Hidden courtyards and gardens
- Wine bar and wine store located in a stone cellar from the 17th centuary (Visit La Petite Cave’s website)
Wine areas and appellations close by:
- Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
- Cotes de Bourg
- Medoc
- Cognac
- Sauternes
- Saint Emilion