Private 2cv tour in the vineyards and Wine tasting

Classic cars make good stories. This private Bordeaux outing combines a ride in a blue Citroën 2CV with a vineyard visit, three wine tastings, and time with a passionate winemaker. I like the small private group, limited to three people, and the personal touch from guide Cécilia, who drives the lovingly maintained car called Joséphine. The trip also offers a pleasant change from formal city sightseeing, taking you along the Garonne toward Camblanes-et-Meynac and the Entre-Deux-Mers wine country.

I also like the balance between scenery and substance. You are not simply driven past vineyards for a photo stop: you visit the vines and cellar, hear about the wine from someone involved in making it, and taste three wines. The main concern is value. At $323.59 per group, this is not a cheap way to reach the countryside, and the picnic costs an additional €30 when requested.

Key points to know before booking

• Joséphine the 2CV: Cécilia’s blue classic Citroën provides the tour’s most memorable transport, with a slower, more characterful ride than a standard car.
• Camblanes-et-Meynac setting: The route follows the Garonne toward the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards, giving you a taste of Bordeaux beyond the city center.
• Three wines included: The tasting is designed to show differences between wines, including the effect of different vintages.
• Private attention: Only your group participates, so you can ask questions and adjust the pace more easily than on a large coach tour.
• Picnic is optional: A local-produce picnic with water and wine is available on request for €30, followed by coffee and dessert.
• Weather matters: The outing requires good weather, with a different date or full refund offered if poor conditions force cancellation.

Why a 2CV changes the Bordeaux countryside

A vineyard tour by ordinary car can be perfectly useful, but it rarely feels like an event. A Citroën 2CV changes that. The car is part of the attraction, not just a way to get from Bordeaux to a château.

Cécilia’s car, Joséphine, is described as being in excellent condition and carefully looked after. The old-fashioned shape gives the outing a sense of occasion without making it formal. You are traveling in a piece of French motoring culture, and the slower pace suits the lanes and countryside around Bordeaux.

The 2CV also makes the journey social. People notice the car, and the ride itself becomes something to remember. You should not choose this trip if you want the fastest or most luxurious transfer. Choose it if you like character, conversation, and a little gentle motoring theater.

Because the outing is private, you do not have to fit into the rhythm of a full coach. You can ask Cécilia about Bordeaux, the vineyards, the car, or the day’s route. One particularly useful feature is her flexibility. On one occasion, she adjusted a longer, custom itinerary and contacted vineyards to make it work. That kind of help is valuable, though a longer route should be arranged in advance rather than assumed.

Leaving Bordeaux along the Garonne

The meeting point is on Rue Sem in Bordeaux, and the tour returns there at the end. From the city, the route follows the Garonne toward the vineyards around Camblanes-et-Meynac. This gives you a clear contrast between urban Bordeaux and the rural wine area just outside it.

The drive is part of the tour rather than dead time. You get a view of the countryside and a sense of how quickly Bordeaux gives way to wine country. The route through Entre-Deux-Mers is especially suitable for this sort of outing because the attraction lies in the combination of roads, vines, and small-scale producers.

The itinerary lists about two hours for the vineyard visit and tasting portion, within an overall duration of about three hours. Allow yourself the full time, since the tour is intended to feel relaxed rather than tightly timed.

The car has limited capacity, with space for your group of up to three. That makes this a good choice for a couple, a small family, or three friends. It is not designed for a large party. If you are traveling with more than three people, you will need to ask the operator about alternatives rather than assuming several cars will be available.

From vines to cellar at a working château

The central stop is a vineyard visit that moves from the vines to the cellar. You meet a winemaker described as passionate about the work, which gives the tasting a human focus. This is more useful than simply being handed a glass with no explanation, because you can connect the wine to the place and the people producing it.

The exact château may vary. Names associated with the experience include Château Grand Verdus and Château Brethous, and the route is based in the Bordeaux wine country around Camblanes-et-Meynac. Confirming the planned estate when you book is sensible, especially if one particular château matters to you.

The visit is a good fit if you want an introduction to Bordeaux wine without committing to a full day of château hopping. You see the production setting, learn about the vineyard and cellar, and taste wines in the place where they are made.

Still, you should set your expectations carefully. The depth of the explanation can depend on how much you ask and how the visit unfolds. If you want a technical lesson on soil, fermentation, barrel aging, or appellation rules, say so during the visit. Cécilia is willing to answer questions, and the private format gives you room to guide the conversation.

Three wines, with a useful lesson about vintages

The included tasting features three wines. That is enough to make comparisons without turning the afternoon into a long series of similar glasses.

A particularly interesting approach uses two vintages of the same wine, such as a more mature 2014 and a fruitier 2018, alongside a clairet called Flip Flop. Comparing different years of one cuvée can show how time and growing conditions affect the final wine. It is a more practical lesson than simply tasting three unrelated bottles.

An additional bottle may sometimes be opened during the picnic if there is interest in trying it. That is not something to count as guaranteed, but it shows how the tasting can become conversational rather than rigid.

I would go in ready to ask simple questions. Which wine is best with the picnic? What changes between the older and younger vintage? How does clairet differ from the other Bordeaux wines? You do not need expert vocabulary. The private setting is best used for curiosity.

One caution concerns the tasting’s level of detail. A short private outing cannot provide the same amount of instruction as a specialist wine course. The format is strongest when you want an approachable introduction with real bottles, a real producer, and plenty of room for questions.

The optional picnic and the value of slowing down

A picnic of local products can be arranged for €30. It includes water and wine, with coffee and dessert afterward. The food is prepared through a fine-food shop, and the picnic is intended to be part of the experience rather than a quick snack between stops.

The setting can be especially appealing. One picnic took place at the château, while bad weather led to an indoor meal in a distinctive wine cellar. That flexibility matters in Bordeaux, where a damp afternoon can quickly change outdoor plans.

You should request the picnic when booking or confirm it clearly before departure. It is not automatically included in the basic price. If you skip it, you still receive the vineyard visit and tasting, but you lose the slower meal that helps give the tour its country feel.

The picnic has also produced the most mixed reaction on value. Some people found the fine-food products and wine generous, while one party felt the portion did not match the overall cost. That is a fair point to consider. At €30, you are paying for food, wine, coffee, dessert, preparation, and the setting. If you want a large meal, this may not satisfy you. If you want a carefully arranged pause in the countryside, it makes more sense.

What $323.59 buys you

The price is $323.59 per group of up to three, not per person. For a full group, that works out to about $108 per person before the optional picnic. For two people, the per-person cost is higher, but the private car and guide remain exclusive to your party.

The basic price includes private transportation, the vineyard visit, and the tasting. It does not include bottles you choose to buy at the château, and the picnic is an extra €30 when requested.

I see the price as reasonable for the right kind of outing, but not as a bargain wine transfer. You are paying for the classic car, a private guide, door-to-door return to the Bordeaux meeting point, and an experience that is more personal than a group excursion.

The value drops if you want only a quick tasting or a highly technical wine lesson. It improves if you care about the 2CV, prefer a private setting, and want help shaping the pace. Cécilia has also offered restaurant suggestions in Bordeaux, which can be useful when you are trying to plan the rest of your stay, though that advice is an added personal touch rather than a formal part of the itinerary.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this tour most strongly to:

• Couples looking for a romantic or playful half-day outing.
• Small groups of up to three who want a private experience.
• People who enjoy classic cars and do not mind a slower ride.
• First-time wine drinkers who want an easy introduction.
• Bordeaux visitors who have already seen the city and want rural scenery.
• Anyone who values conversation and personal attention over a fixed group schedule.

It may be less suitable if you need a large vehicle, dislike vintage cars, want a substantial lunch included automatically, or expect a long, formal wine seminar. The tour’s charm comes from its scale and informality.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The meeting point is near public transportation, though you should still allow time to reach Rue Sem before departure.

Weather, timing, and booking advice

The tour depends on good weather. If conditions are poor and the operator cancels, you are offered another date or a full refund. Even when the tour runs, rain may change the picnic from an outdoor meal to an indoor arrangement, so bring a flexible attitude.

Demand is fairly strong, with bookings made an average of 68 days ahead. If you have fixed Bordeaux dates, booking early is sensible, particularly for a small private activity with only one group at a time.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local time in Bordeaux.

I would also confirm three things before paying: the planned château, whether you want the €30 picnic, and whether any longer route is possible. Those details can shape the value of the day.

Should you book this 2CV vineyard tour?

Book it if you want Bordeaux wine with personality. The private format, Cécilia’s warm hosting, the carefully kept Joséphine, and the chance to speak with a winemaker give the outing more character than a standard tasting transfer.

I would skip it if your main goal is the lowest possible price or a large meal. The cost is significant, and the picnic is not included automatically. But for a couple or small group that values a memorable car ride, a real vineyard visit, and an unhurried tasting, this is a distinctive way to see Bordeaux beyond the city.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts on Rue Sem, 33100 Bordeaux, France, and returns to the same meeting point at the end.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours. The vineyard visit and tasting portion is listed at about two hours.

How many people can join?

This is a private activity for a group of up to three people.

What is included in the price?

The price includes private transportation, the vineyard visit, and the wine tasting.

How many wines are tasted?

The standard tasting includes three wines. An extra bottle may sometimes be opened during the picnic, but that is not guaranteed.

Is the picnic included?

No. A picnic of local products is served on request and costs €30. It includes water and wine, followed by coffee and dessert.

Can I buy wine at the château?

Yes. Wine purchases at the château are possible, but they are not included in the tour price.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Is the tour suitable in poor weather?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund. The picnic may also be moved indoors in wet weather.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours beforehand are not refunded.