VILLENAVE-D'ORNON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Randonnée BIO: a half-day, sensory dive into organic Bordeaux at Château Couhins and Château Bardins
A guided, half-day exploration of organic winemaking, agroecology and biodiversity capped by a gourmet picnic of local cheeses and charcuterie.
Randonnée BIO: a half-day, sensory dive into organic Bordeaux at Château Couhins and Château Bardins.
Plunge into the world of organic wine on a guided half-day between Château Couhins and Château Bardins in Villenave-d'Ornon. Each estate opens its doors around a focused theme of agroecology and biodiversity, and the route concludes with a picnic of local cheeses and artisanal charcuterie paired with a glass of organic wine or fruit juice.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Organic winemaking at two estates
Visit Château Couhins and Château Bardins to learn how organic practices shape vineyard management and the character of the wines served during the outing.
Agroecology and biodiversity themes
Each château presents a specific theme related to agroecology and biodiversity, offering a focused look at ecological approaches in the vineyard.
A gourmet, all-organic picnic
The outing includes a curated picnic of local, artisanal products — aged cheeses and charcuterie — accompanied by a glass of organic wine or fruit juice.
What the day feels like
What the half-day feels like
Over roughly four hours you move from one château to the next, shifting between vineyard visits and conversational learning about organic viticulture, then settle to taste local produce in a relaxed picnic setting—an immersive, mid‑day encounter with bio winemaking and terroir stewardship.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and what to check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program is a half-day outing lasting approximately 4 hours; confirm meeting time at Château Couhins with the operator.
Visits to Château Couhins and Château Bardins and a gourmet picnic with local cheeses, charcuterie, and a glass of organic wine or fruit juice are included in the described program.
The outing is run by Château Couhins; participants meet at Château Couhins (confirm exact meeting instructions with the operator).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Randonnée BIO experience?
The outing is a half-day program of approximately 4 hours.
Where do participants meet?
Participants meet at Château Couhins.
Which estates are visited during the outing?
The program visits Château Couhins and Château Bardins.
Is food provided?
Yes — the outing includes a gourmet picnic of local cheeses and artisanal charcuterie paired with a glass of organic wine or fruit juice.
Will I learn about organic and ecological practices?
Yes — each château presents a theme related to agroecology and biodiversity as part of the guided visits.