Authentic French Market Experience in Bordeaux

3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Step into the vibrant world of Bordeaux's culinary scene with an immersive French Market Experience. Starting at a historic 17th-century atelier, you’ll meet your chef-guide and fellow participants before strolling through the charming Saint-Michel neighborhood. Explore the bustling Marché des Capucins, discovering the secrets of French market culture—from understanding pricing to selecting premium produce. Visit unique local shops that showcase the area's rich multicultural food heritage. After your market adventure, savor a delightful lunch crafted from your finds, paired with a guided tasting of 3 Bordeaux wines, all while learning to shop like a true local.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French
Operated by: The Gastronome

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Government fees: All applicable taxes are included
Included: Chef-guide throughout the experience
Included: Lunch: Market-sourced ingredients and specialties for your food board
Included: Preparation and presentation of your food board at the atelier
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Tasting of 3 Bordeaux wines
Included: Guided visit to Marché des Capucins

Not included

Not included: Personal purchases at the market or other shops are not included
Not included: Private transportation: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Your guide will welcome you at The Gastronome Bordeaux before accompanying you on a guided visit to the Marché des Capucins and its surrounding neighborhood.
Basilique Saint-Michel

Passing by

Walk past the Basilica of Saint-Michel, one of Bordeaux’s most important Gothic landmarks. Admire its soaring architecture and ornate stonework from the square as your chef-guide introduces you to this historic part of Bordeaux.
La Fleche Saint-Michel

Passing by

See the Flèche Saint-Michel, the distinctive freestanding bell tower beside the basilica. Rising high above the surrounding neighborhood, it is one of Bordeaux’s most recognizable historic landmarks and an unmistakable feature of the Saint-Michel skyline.
Place St Michel Bordeaux

Passing by

Pass through Place Saint-Michel, one of Bordeaux’s lively historic squares. Take in the impressive Basilica and its distinctive freestanding bell tower, while your chef-guide shares a little of the history and character of this part of the city on the way to the market.
Marche des Capucins

one hour

Explore Bordeaux’s lively Marché des Capucins with your chef-guide and discover how a traditional French food market works. Browse stalls filled with seasonal produce, cheeses, meats, seafood, breads, prepared foods, and other regional specialties while learning how locals shop, choose quality ingredients, and navigate the market. Along the way, discover French market etiquette, seasonal products, pricing, and the different types of food vendors you’ll find in Bordeaux. Together, you’ll select the market specialties and ingredients for the beautiful food board you’ll enjoy later.
Stop 6

1 h 30 min

After exploring the market and discovering local specialties, you will return to our atelier to enjoy a relaxed lunch featuring the foods selected during your visit, accompanied by a tasting of three Bordeaux wines.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet and we located at 35 rue de la Fusterie. Look for the large red carriage doors, which will be open. Your chef-guide will welcome you at the entrance.

End point

Meet and we located at 35 rue de la Fusterie. Look for the large red carriage doors, which will be open. Your chef-guide will welcome you at the entrance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We have tried to make our space as accessible as possible, that being said, the surrounding streets date to the 17th and 18th century and may be difficult to navigate for some. We are on the ground level without stairs but there are slight door frame transitions to negotiate and our primary work area is a standing counter height with tall stools. We do have an accessible toilet and sink. We will do our best to work with you to create a wheelchair accessible workspace, if needed but please alert us in advance of your visit so we may prepare.
Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues.