Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in , Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in , France including Chateau Feely, French Wine Adventures, Chateau Belingard, Chateau Lestevenie, Chateau de Bridoire, La Vallee Mysterieuse, Cave Laregnere.
Restaurants in Bergerac
1. Chateau Feely
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 206 reviews
Visit Chateau Feely between Bordeaux and Bergerac for a magical wine tour. Discover the wonders of organic and biodynamic viticulture, taste a selection of fine wines and explore the history of the region and the estate - the well dates back to Gallo Roman times and some walls to 700 AD. Tours from 1 hour to a full day including a wine pairing lunch or several days wine courses in an ecologically constructed tasting room with magnificent views available everyday except Sunday. One hour visit ten euro per person. Half day with lunch 60 euro per person. Free entry to visitors wishing to buy wine.
Reviewed By DavidC1174
This was our second visit/tour with Caro and this time we chose to visit her winery itself, and do the half day tour/tasting/lunch pairing. We were a group of 9 in our family and there was another group of four that we were pared up with. It was an excellent visit, with the vineyard tour and Biodynamic discussion being the most interesting and informative. If you know anything about the Feely approach it is all about a natural and sustainable way of growing grapes and making wine. The good thing about Caro's guidance on the subject is that she is not only passivate about this approach, but is also very knowledgable, and has a very wise and realistic take on the challenges, realities and benefits. She takes some of the mystery out of the Biodynamic approach, and a visit to her vineyard vs others we have been to will likely make you a biodynamic fan (we are rapidly moving to a place where as big wine fans, buyers and consumers we are increasingly focused on the way the grapes were grown, and are trying to shift to all our purchases being at least organic and wherever we can biodynamic.) And her wines are good quality and well priced in our view. The tasting itself was good, and we chose to try out the Michelin food paring that she has recently introduced which was also good. Overall, if you are in the area, want a deeper dive into wine - and in particular the future of grape growing - and prefer an english speaking but now very experienced France-based guide, Caro and a Chateau Feely visit is a great choice.
2. French Wine Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 160 reviews
French Wine Adventures offers wine classes and tours in the Bordeaux and Bergerac region. If you are staying in St Emilion, Bordeaux, Bergerac or the Aquitaine region and looking for a private in-depth wine tasting tour of St Emilion, a vineyard walking tour, a multi day walking tour, a gourmet wine tour or a formal class on French wine, in either Bordeaux or Bergerac region contact Caro. Tours and classes are available everyday except Sunday.
3. Chateau Belingard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Situated on hillsides south of Bergerac, we produced both whites and reds wines, from the AOC Monbazillac and Bergerac. We offer all year long free tastings during our opening hours : from Mai to October, from monday to saturday, 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, from November to April, from monday to friday, 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. On appointment only on saturday.Guided tours from Mai to October(3E per adult) on Tuesday et Friday at 10.30 am in French and 3.00 pm in English.
Reviewed By ArneDebruyne - Leuven, Belgium
We came to the chateau without an appointment, but we were welcomed in the perfect way. Very friendly people, who immediately gave us a tablet and brochure with all the information we needed to do a tour in and around the chateau. In this tour, you can learn all about the chateau, the family and the process of winemaking. A beautiful place with a great history. After the tour, we were invited to do a lovely winetasting. Great wines and very reasonable prices. We will come back!
4. Chateau Lestevenie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
A beautiful family run vineyard which offers wine tastings and vineyard tours. The award winning wines on sale direct from the Chateau. The vineyard is in a beautiful part of Dordogne with small woods and streams surrounding the vineyards. Besides the wine many visitors like to enjoy the wild orchids, glimpses of deer and hares and the tranquil views from the shady tasting table. Appointment for tasting essential
Reviewed By JAF_Wales - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We visited this vineyard with Alex from ‘Bergerac Wine Tours’ and spent a very agreeable morning tasting a variety of wines after a brief walk through the vineyard. The owners (Sue and Humphrey) are from Somerset and it was interesting to hear about how they set up the vineyard and the production process. We bought a few boxes of wine to take home with us, being particularly fond of their medium body red and the sparkling wine.
5. Chateau de Bridoire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 766 reviews
Reviewed By richarde616 - London, United Kingdom
A really lovely family day out. The chateau was recently rescued from extreme dilapidation by the Guyot family, who have created a fascinating and entertaining attraction over the last 6/7 years. The building has been lovingly restored and filled with a whole variety of room re-creations. Of particular joy is the informal nature of the chateau. You are free to wander pretty much everywhere and in several rooms old-fashioned games are laid out for the children (and adults!) to enjoy. You can also try on some armour and chain mail. But that’s not all, the grounds are also filled with medieval type games to pass the time. Chuck in some horses, an ice cream and a cave to explore, we loved it :-)
6. La Vallee Mysterieuse
7. Cave Laregnere
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
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