Many tourists that arrive at Bordeaux Airport each day come to visit the vineyards in France. This is a valued holiday activity for wine lovers that want to see where and how their favorite French wine brands are made. Travelling from one vineyard to another requires the use of car hire services to explore different vineyards one at a time.

Some vineyards to visit in France

La Maison des Vignes - Once you arrive at Bordeaux Airport, make a point of visiting La Maison des Vignes. Here you will be introduced to five grape varieties that make different wines. These are the Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot wines. The wines from this vineyard have won lots of awards.
Château La Villatade - This is a close courtyard farmhouse with acres and acres of vineyards. Wine lovers enjoy tasting wine in this beautiful vineyard while finding out how the wine is made. This vineyard is surrounded by breathtaking mountains, gorges and caves for visitors to explore. You can use car hire services from Bordeaux Airport for a rental to drive in as you enjoy the scenery in this vineyard.
La Colombière - From Bordeaux Airport, you can also travel to Burgundy and visit the La Colombière vineyard. This vineyard has amazing cellars and travellers can rest their weary bones by enjoying the spa treatments available here. Close by is the Hautes-Côtes and you can drive to this forests to enjoy nature or search for elusive truffles.
La Source des Fées - Another vineyard to visit in Burgundy is the La Source des Fées. Many people use self-drive car hire to travel to this vineyard to visit the hectares of land from which tasty Chardonnay wine is harvested. Tourists are allowed to watch the harvest which is done by hand.

How to save money on your rental during your visit to France

While car hire agencies are many at Bordeaux Airport, it's wise to save money when using rentals. The first thing to do is book your rental in advance. Since visiting vineyards involves traversing across France ensure you know the places you are allowed to drive your rental to during your travels. Many tourists get fined for misusing their rentals and you should not be one of them. It's wise to use 4x4 car hire and ensure you have reliable GPS to help you stay on course during your exploration of vineyards in France.

While it’s good to visit vineyards, there are many other tourist attractions to enjoy in France. As long as you use reliable car hire services you will have a reliable transport for your visit to France via Bordeaux Airport.