Optional Experiences
Curated experiences
Available on August 2, 3 & 5. All experiences are organised by My Private French Travel — sign up below and we'll confirm your spot by email.
Saint-Émilion Wine Day Tour
Saint-Émilion · Full Day
From
€250
/ person
Guaranteed from 10 participants
Morning
Shuttle to Saint-ÉmilionComfortable transfer from your hotel to the heart of the appellation.
Late morning
Winery visit & tastingA guided tour through the cellars of a classified estate, followed by a tasting with the winemaker.
Midday
Lunch in the vineyardsSeated lunch at a restaurant nestled among the vines — local produce, paired wines, unhurried.
Afternoon
Village of Saint-ÉmilionFree exploration of the UNESCO-listed medieval village — cobblestone streets, monolithic church, views over the Dordogne valley.
By 18h
Return transferDrop-off at your hotel or designated meeting point.
Available Aug 2, 3 & 5
Bassin d'Arcachon Cruise & Oysters
Cap Ferret · Bassin d'Arcachon · Full Day
€370
/ person
Private pinasse · min. 8 participants
Morning
Shuttle from your hotelTransfer to the marina for departure on a traditional pinasse — the flat-bottomed wooden boat of the Bassin.
On the water
5-hour private pinasse cruiseDrift across Europe's largest coastal lagoon. The skipper guides you through the channels, bird sanctuaries, and oyster beds.
Midday
Oyster tasting in Cap FerretStop at a traditional oyster village. Taste the day's catch straight from the producer, with a glass of Entre-Deux-Mers.
Afternoon
Lunch by the seasideA relaxed lunch at a seaside restaurant — fresh seafood, Atlantic views, time to breathe.
End of afternoon
Return to your hotelTransfer back to Bordeaux or your accommodation.
Available Aug 2, 3 & 5
Bordeaux Food Tour
Bordeaux city centre · Half Day
From
€180
/ person
Minimum 6 participants
Departure
Meeting at Place de la ComédieYour local guide joins the group at the foot of the Grand Théâtre — starting point for a culinary walk through the city.
On foot
Local know-how & tastingsExplore the city and meet its best producers — chocolate, cheese, cannelés, local wine — guided by someone who actually knows where to go.
Option
Sidecar or 2CV vintage car upgradeThe route can also be done aboard a classic sidecar motorcycle or an original 2CV — a different perspective on the city's architecture.
Available Aug 2, 3 & 5
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