Yes; all our tours and courses are in English (possible in French too) and your guides are fully bilingual and native English speakers.

We offer tours all year round to suit your timing.

It is possible to visit all year round. Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) are fabulous, not too crowded but generally good weather. In walks and festivals but it can be very hot and places like St Emilion will be crowded. Harvest in September and October have their own special atmosphere. winter there is the advantage of the truffle markets and a feeling of having the place to yourself. In high summer there are many events like night markets, night walks and festivals but it can be very hot and places like St Emilion will be crowded. Harvest in September and October have their own special atmosphere.

French Wine Adventures offer small group tours and courses. On walking tours and grand cru classé tours in St Emilion or Medoc groups are six maximum. For the courses and tours at Chateau Feely groups can be up to 16. We also offer private tours -let us know if this is your preference.

We have welcomed specialists like winemakers and sommeliers and people new to wine on our tours and courses. All have cherished the experience. This is an authentic and deep encounter with French wine and culture.

Even if you are a wine buff and have toured wine country on many continents our tours and classes will take you into a new dimension in understanding growing, provenance, terroir and this region.

Yes; we can organise a tasting as part of our st Emilion day where you will be able to ship wine home. Many of the vineyards we visit ship around the world.

Absolutely. We have a minimum booking of two people to make our tours and courses viable at the listed price but we can provide a solo price and include you with another group if we have others booked on the dates you are looking for.

Even in summer remember to bring a jersey/pullover for the outings as cellars can be cool. We recommend smart casual for evening and for St Emilion and Medoc with practical shoes for walking in vineyards and on cobble stones For walking tours good closed walking shoes and comfortable clothes plus rain gear and a small backpack for water and sunscreen are recommended.

We can adjust to needs of guests based on levels of fitness. They are not suitable for guests that have difficulty walking – we also offer wine tours without walking.

We have categorised them using the system below.

Easy: fine for occasional walkers

• Average walk distance: 2 to 5 kms
• Average walking time: Up to 2 hours

Moderate: for those who walk on a regular basis.

• Average walk distance: 5 to 8kms
• Average walking time: Up to 4 hours

Moderate plus: for walkers who are comfortable with ascents and descents and slightly uneven terrain.

• Average daily distance: 8-14kms
• Average walking time: up to 4-5 hours