The Bordeaux Wine Festival is a real celebration for lovers and connoisseurs of this unique drink. It is held in even years in the city of the same name and attracts hundreds of thousands of guests who want to taste the real wines of Bordeaux and Aquitaine and learn more about winemaking in France.
The Wine Festival began in 1998 and almost immediately gained unprecedented popularity among wine connoisseurs around the world. Thousands of people come to this holiday to have the opportunity to get acquainted with the variety of delicious wines of Aquitaine and Bordeaux. And also take part in one of the most ambitious festivals dedicated to winemaking, history and culture of the region.
If you decide to visit this holiday, find out in advance about the dates of its holding. It usually falls on the last weekend of June, but the dates are always different. In summer 2012, the Wine Festival will be held from June 28 to July 1.
Reserve a hotel room, room or other accommodation in the Bordeaux area in advance. Remember, the closer the holiday starts, the less chances you will have of finding a free number.
Book the plane tickets that you need to get a Schengen visa and collect the required package of documents. Their list can be found in the visa center of the country or on the official website of the embassy. This must be done in advance, as it may take some time to open a visa.
Once you have received an entry permit, redeem your tickets and go on your trip. And to make it as rich as possible, find out about the festival program via the Internet and, if possible, book your tickets for the events you are interested in. The festival program often includes not only tasting and excursions to vineyards and factories, but also various concerts, competitions, competitions and theatrical performances.
Well, for those who do not want to burden themselves with the hassle of organizing a trip on their own, you can buy a ticket to Bordeaux through a travel agency. To do this, you will need to collect the same documents for a visa and pay the cost of the tour. You can also buy a ticket to Paris and visit the Bordeaux Festival in passing.
