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Citadel of Blaye Excursion + Wine Tasting

  • 5 horas
  • 1 avaliação

Did you that the Citadel of Blaye has been declared a World Heritage Site? On this trip from Bordeaux, we'll discover this military structure and enjoy a wine tasting.

Description

At the scheduled time, we will collect you from your hotel in Bordeaux to begin making our way towards the Citadel of Blaye. After an hour, we will see its imposing walls. Once there, we will enter this military fort that played a vital role in the defensive systems of Aquitania.

We will begin the tour of the Citadel of Blaye by visiting its underground passages, discovering the secrets of the construction of this bastion. We will discuss how it was built, the duration of its construction, and its purpose.

Next, we will visit the walls, learning about the military strategy it held, designed by architect Vauban in the 17th century. From the air, the citadel takes on the shape of a star. We will also check out the towers and stop off at the fortified gates.

Finally, we will head towards the castle to enjoy a wine tasting from the denomination of Côtes de Bourg, amidst stunning views of the Gironda Estuary. We will conclude our tour and return to Bordeaux after a total of 5 hours together.

Incluído

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission tickets
  • Wine tasting

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