Aquitaine Collection (#39)

A view over the vineyard and the main chateau building in the distance Chateau de Haux Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A view over the vineyard planted with merlot Chateau Paloumey Haut-Medoc Ludon Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A row of glasses filled with wine for tasting in the tasting room Chateau Paloumey Haut-Medoc Ludon Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A storage room in the winery with old wooden foudres (large wooden barrels) Chateau Thieuley La Sauve Majeure Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A view over the vineyard, building and winery, Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A group of visiting wine tasters in the garden in front of the chateau Chateau Kirwan, Cantenac Margaux Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A view of the chateau building across the grass lawn in the garden Chateau Kirwan, Cantenac Margaux Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A black iron gate and main chateau building at Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A detail of a barrel with the silicone bung hole stopper with some wine seeping out Chateau Potensac Cru Bourgeois Ordonnac Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A row of bottles lined up on a table for tasting Chateau Potensac Cru Bourgeois Ordonnac Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A collection of bottles of different sizes - Chateau Haut Bergeron, Sauternes, Bordeaux

Many empty bottles in the tasting room Chateau Belair (Bel Air) 1st, premier Grand Cru Classe Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The Chateau Margaux built in 1802 19th century by the architect Combes, with black iron gate Margaux Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A wine press that is also some100 years old. It produces a pressure of 170 bar and is still used - Chateau Haut Bergeron, Sauternes, Bordeaux

The Saint Andre Cathedral 11th-12th century with twin gothic towers in the evening on the place pey berland in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

Unknown chateau and vineyard in Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

bunches of grapes ripe merlot on a vine with leaves leaf in Bergerac near Bordeaux, Gironde Aquitaine France Europe

Ripe grape bunches of Cabernet Franc planted at the entrance - Chateau Grand Mayne, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Barrels in the cellar being cleaned with sulphur - Chateau Baron Pichon Longueville, Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, Grand Cru

The winery, barrel aging cellar: a burning candle, a box of sulphur pellets - Chateau Baron Pichon Longueville, Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, Grand Cru

Chateau Cos Labory in Saint St Estephe, the park and garden

A tin of black caviar with slices of bread and a spoon of mother-of-pearl to scoop up the precious eggs " Caviar et Prestige" Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde

Salmon eggs on a piece of bread Caviar et Prestige Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France - at Caviar et Prestige

The Chateau Roc de Cambes with stone wall iron gate and stone gate posts with the name carved. Blue doors and yellow house Cotes de Bourg Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The barrel aging cellar at Chateau Caillou in Sauternes. Choteau Caillou, Barsac, Gironde, France

Coastal cliffs and lighthouse above the bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Fresh piquillo peppers for sale in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Basque architecture in the village of Ainhoa, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France

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Aquitaine, a region rich in history and natural beauty, holds countless treasures waiting to be discovered. From the captivating cave paintings of Lascaux in Aquitaine, France to the enchanting cellars of Chateau Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux, this land is steeped in wonder. Eleanor Aquitaine, a powerful figure who once ruled these lands, left her mark on history. As depicted by Katharine Hepburn in The Lion in Winter, Eleanor's legacy lives on through tales of her strength and influence. The landscapes are equally breathtaking. The River Dordogne meanders through Bergerac and offers picturesque views that have inspired artists for centuries. In Sarlat-la-Caneda's Place de la Liberte, evenings come alive with an undeniable charm that captivates all who visit. A journey through Aquitaine would not be complete without indulging in its culinary delights. Set amidst vineyards and rolling hillsides, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of nature or savor the flavors of Monbazillac wine at Chateau de Monbazillac. Travel back even further into time as you explore Gaul during Julius Caesar's reign - an era brought to life through intricate illustrations published over 150 years ago. In Aquitaine, past meets present seamlessly; it is a place where ancient cave paintings coexist with vibrant cities like Bordeaux. So immerse yourself in this captivating region where history unfolds at every turn - from the Venus of Laussel dating back thousands of years to the modern-day wonders awaiting your discovery.