Name: Bordeaux in Bites
Address: France
Telephone: bordeauxinbites@gmai
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Personalized Tours

We don't believe in "cookie-cutter" travel experiences and neither should you. Our aim is to provide the most personalized and unique experience possible. Every tour we give is never the same because it is based on YOU. With the exception of a few must-try foods, the rest is built around what you're curious about tasting.

We offer small group food and wine tours in both Bordeaux and Biarritz. Each tour is limited to 8 people and has a slightly different focus to emphasize the unique offerings of either historic Bordeaux or the rich diversity of the French Basque region. In Bordeaux, our Old Town tour offers a little bit of everything and includes charcuterie from one of our favorite butchers. Our cheese and wine masterclass gives you a thorough overview while including a visit to the city's oldest bakery. Our Biarritz tour showcases the unique French Basque country and gives you an in-depth look at what makes this region so special. Please read the tour descriptions for a detailed overview of what each offers.

If you're coming to Bordeaux or Biarritz but don't see your preferred dates available, feel free to send us an email to bordeauxinbites@gmail.com about additional dates and possibilities.

Bordeaux Old Town

With its magnificent medieval architecture and winding cobblestone streets, you'll stroll through Old Bordeaux while sampling some of the best the city has to offer. We'll start at a bakery whose "boulanger" comes from a long line of bakers dating

3 hours

from €97

Cheese, Wine, and Bread

This is the "holy trinity" of the French table. Your tour starts with a visit to one of the most unique bakeries in Bordeaux which uses an oven dating back to 1765. After sampling pain Gascon, you'll move on to an artisanal cheese shop to discover

2 hours

from €85

Pays Basque in Biarritz

The French Basque country is unlike any other part of France. Influenced by the sea, mountains and nearby Spain, this region is home to a proud culture and as well as unique foods not found elsewhere. Perched on the Bay of Biscay, Biarritz deftly

3 hours

from €97

Why We're Different

You'll be sampling the best of French food with an incredibly knowledgeable guide. Did you know that a baguette is some of the worst bread in France and you should be asking for something else? Or that there are seasons for cheese? Would you like to have someone walk you through the regions of French wine? Our guides can do this because they are food professionals - former chefs, food writers, and wine experts - not a student who has memorized a script.

Through rigorous testing and vetting, we have selected only the highest quality shops to showcase some of the best France has to offer. Among our purveyors are the bread baker for many of France's Michelin star restaurants, a cheesemonger who ages her own cheese, and a wine bar that emphasizes biodynamic wines. These are artisans who put a lot of heart and thought into what they produce, and you’ll sample that dedication through their cheeses, pastries, bread, and charcuterie.

What to Expect

The tour is roughly divided into two halves. The first half takes you to the highest quality artisanal shops of the neighborhood. You are mostly standing or walking while sampling along the way. The second half is a sit down, blow out tasting accompanied with copious amounts of wine. Tours last approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. Tasting portions are very generous and double as a meal for most people. There is often food leftover, which you are welcome to take home with you.

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About

Founded by Diane Rovner, Bordeaux in Bites is the culmination of over 15 years in food publishing and tourism. Her food career started at the late, great Gourmet Magazine working under Ruth Reichl before spending several years at Saveur.

Leaving New York for Paris, Diane discovered the wonderful world of food tours where she got to share her knowledge with curious and hungry travelers. For the last several years, Diane has worked with Paris by Mouth, the city's preeminent tour company. During her time in France, Diane fell in love with Bordeaux and has made it her mission to help visitors discover the Southwest's culinary gems.

Most recently, Diane was featured in the cookbook World Food: Paris by James Oseland, for which she was a contributor.

Photo for World Food: Paris by James Roper

Contact Us

Questions? Feel free to send us an email to: bordeauxinbites@gmail.com or fill in the form below. We promise not to spam you!

Reviews

Phenomenal!

"This tour was the perfect balance of local treats, curated beautifully to highlight some of the best edibles I've enjoyed in Bordeaux and culinary information complete with some delightful historical stories. Definitely exceeded my expectation and I'm grateful I was able to experience this tour with Alex. He is very thoughtful in his approach to customize the tour to the interests and tastes of the group. Absolutely, phenomenal.

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Rebecca W , Sunnyvale, California

Exquisite Food Tour in Bordeaux

"We are so glad we took this tour. Our tour guide Diane was personable and knowledgeable, and we could tell she really wanted to make this tour memorable for us. This tour combined Diane's knowledge of food, (Diane is a former food writer) with her passion for the Bordeaux region and the food shops that we visited offered a uniquely Bordeaux experience. By asking us about some of our favorite tastes and foods Diane curated a tour that left a lasting impression for us. The walk through the city was both picture perfect and leisurely. If you are looking for a way to experience the foods of Bordeaux and the city itself, with a guide who made you feel like a friend, please do yourself a favor and take the Bordeaux in Bites tour.
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Kevin E , Canada

A great value and a great time!

"What a fabulous time! Our guide, Alexandre, was informative, engaging, and relaxed- a great combination. I loved the small group size, the fact that we got to have a say in the varieties of baked goods and cheese available for us to try, and the generous portions. We definitely skipped dinner that night after our tour. We only spent one night in Bordeaux on our trip, and this tour gave us the chance to take in some local and culinary history without feeling rushed. This tour is well worth the price.
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Lisa L , Philadelphia

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