Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Bordeaux

Here's a museum dedicated solely to Bordeaux's wine-producing culture, located in the former home of an 18th-century nobleman. The vaulted cellars, dating back to 1720, as well as the storehouses, bear witness to the importance of wine from this time onwards. Today, the museum charts the history of a wine known the world over and gives an insight into how the finest vintages are stored for optimum improvement. An introduction to wine tasting and the process of settling and decanting can be arranged on arrival. Call for prices for group tours and wine tasting.