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Ecotourism
Bordeaux Wine Trails is passionate about making our tours as ecological and local as possible. In the prestigious pocket of south west France, Bordeaux and its surrounding countryside allows you to slow down and take it easy, immersing you in the beauty of our terroir, and preserving their riches for future generations to come.
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Ecotourism in Bordeaux!
Ecotourism is a responsible form of travel that focuses on environmental preservation and sustainability. As an ecotourist, you have the opportunity to discover exceptional destinations, whilst minimizing your impact on the local environment. Ecotourism promotes practices which respect biodiversity, and actively supports local communities. Eco-responsible activities, such as our electric bike excursions and tours in Saint-Emilion, allows you to immerse yourself in unique ecosystems, whilst helping to preserve them. Opting for ecotourism means choosing to travel responsibly, respecting natural resources and encouraging a positive interaction with nature and local communities.Â
Slow down and travel with us!
Slow tourism (an essential component of ecotourism), emerged after the COVID-19 pandemic, and quickly became very popular. In a time when rushing through the day, abiding to new technologies and optimal performance pressure dominates our mental space, slow tourism allows people to slow down and forget about the increasing stress of our modern way of life. Slow tourism in Bordeaux also goes beyond relaxation, offering a genuine immersion and interaction with the local winemakers. Gone are the days of crowded tourist destinations and the stress of being late because of long queues; welcome to a taste of real life!
We’re proud to promote these values, which is why we’re offering you the opportunity to get away from it all. Explore the magnificent vineyards of Saint-Emilion, all at your own pace, thanks to our electric bike tours. And, if you’re tempted to learn about the authentic cuisine of the south west, we also offer cooking classes with a local chef!
Our commitment to ecotourism
This is your opportunity to discover the biodiversity of our region and its picturesque vineyards. Get up close and personal with our culture and meet the winegrowers and producers, true pillars of our philosophy and the French art de vivre. We have carefully chosen winegrowers who are committed to ecotourism and promote a more biodynamic production of wine. And of course, our passionate guides are locals, ready to share their expertise with you!
Because we care about the environment, we proudly promote local products, transported through short distribution channels. We’re proud to work with committed producers like the Maelig chocolate factory in Saint-Emilion. Alongside Maelig, you’ll also be able to try Meule de Savoie, a cheese from the French alps. With all these products, we create food and wine pairings during our vineyard tastings that stay true to our culture, and our region. Local and seasonal products not only taste better, they help restore the balance of our beautiful planet.
Ready to slow down and take it all in? We hope to see you on one of our tours very soon!
Our CSR commitment recognized by the Lucie Progress label
In 2024, we were proud to have received the Lucie Progress label, a symbol of our commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism. This label, recognized in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), reflects our determination to protect the environment, promote ethical practices, and make a positive impact on society.
Since our tours first began, we have always strived to offer authentic experiences that combine pleasure, discovery, and respect for our planet. Every partnership and encounter with local producers is an opportunity to support initiatives that preserve biodiversity and encourage short supply chains. We firmly believe that these simple yet essential actions will make a difference for our collective future.
Discover more about our commitments by reading our CSR charter and our Customer Commitment Charter.
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BORDEAUX WINE TRAILS
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