Guide #16279
Hi dear traveler, My name is Marie. I am known to be the smallest guide around Bordeaux but I swear you will have 1. 50m of concentrated enthusiasm and good humour ! I guide and welcome travelers for nearly 20 years and I am still passionate about it! I have started to work as a tour leader in western Europe before coming back to my birth place and starting my business as a local guide. I am also a licensed private driver with a 8 passengers people mover. You will save money as I do not need to rent a car with driver. I will be your guide and your driver at the same time ! I offer private tours in Bordeaux and Cognac areas. I cannot wait to welcome you in the heart of Bordeaux wineries and Cognac distilleries, in my beautiful city of Bordeaux which has recently topped the most attractive destinations listed by Lonely Planet guide! To complete my initial training program, I passed different trainings regarding wine tasting skills and Cognac tasting skills. What was only supposed to be only extending a range of skills quickly turned out to be a passion! And I am now one of the most multi-skilled and adaptable tour guide available on the market ! #swissknife I provide tours in English and French. I offer different tours in Bordeaux, in Bordeaux wineries including Saint-Emilion and Cognac vineyards. If you are ready to get a bit of mud on your shoes but having a real and authentic experience in our region, I am your guide ! My goal is to let you have an experience off the beaten tracks and to make your travel unique. I will always do my best to provide you an unforgettable trip in my region by customizing my tours depending on your interests and expectations. So don't be surprised if I ask so many questions after you contacted me. . . I just try to get to know you better and to make sure that my offer will match at best what you expect! I am looking forward to welcoming you in Bordeaux or in Cognac! See you soon Cheers ! Marie ** Health Warning: Drink with moderation, excessive drinking is harmful to health. The excessive consumption of alcohol limits your capacity to operate machinery and can cause harm to your health and family - the sale of some tours described here is prohibited for those younger than 18 years old ** Legal terms : Under no circumstances may I be held liable for any transport delays due to circumstances beyond my control such as road works, traffic jams, terrorist attack, riot, train, flight, boat cruise delay etc. . . The vehicle and I have documents aboard which are required by french law for the service to proceed smoothly. Seat belts must be worn both in the front and back seats during the whole drive. In accordance with the french law : consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking in my vehicle is strictly forbidden. Claims or litigation related to my services must be presented within 8 days from the end of the service. In case of litigation, the Saintes Commercial court (Charente-Maritime, France) is the only one to be qualified. ** Graduation in Tourism 2000 ** Tour Guide Licence (Guide Conférencier) 2001 - Awarded by Cultur and tourism ministries ** Transport license since 2012 - VTC - (only way to be transported on a tour respecting french rules) ** WSET Level 2 (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) 2016 ** Wine tasting training with Bordeaux Interprofessional wine Council 2017 ** Cognac tasting training with ORECO 2018 and 2021 *Licensed guide but not travel agency (cannot include tastings, lunch and entrances fees in the rate) * Alcohol abuse is bad for your health, please consume in moderation * In case of litigation, the Saintes Commercial court is the only one to be qualified
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23 reviews
Marie did a great job for our group of six. She totally customized our tour, and selected a nice blend of very local vineyards and larger better known ones. Also included was a delightful picnic at one of the vineyards. It was obvious that she spent a lot of time and care planning and arranging our tour. We would definitely use her again.

Replied from Marie-Christine H.
Dear Jim, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to have you join me on this bespoke Medoc wine tour. I was so glad to have the chance to let you understand the nuances of Médoc terroirs and wineries. It's guests like you who make my job so rewarding. Thank you for choosing me as your tour guide and for taking the time to write this lovely...
Absolutely one of the best personal trips ever. Marie is also one of the best. She makes it easy to organize a small group tour when you are doing it from over 3000 miles away,

Replied from Marie-Christine H.
Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It was an absolute pleasure to have your party join me on this tour to Cognac distilleries. It's guests like you who make my job so rewarding. Thank you for choosing me as your tour guide and for taking the time to write this lovely review. Your kind words serve as a great motivation for me to continue...
Marie was fantastic. She recommended the perfect wineries for our taste and budget, arranged an awesome picnic at the first stop, stopped at several of the most famous chateaux for photo ops, and came all the way to St Emilion to pick up and drop off (left bank tour). She went far above and beyond to fulfill our every need along the way and was so knowledgeable about the...

Replied from Marie-Christine H.
Merci du fond du coeur Ed ! Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It was an absolute pleasure to have you join me on this Medoc tour. It's guests like you who make my job so rewarding. Thanks a lot for being curious and enthusiastic about our blends. Once again, thank you for choosing me as your tour guide and for taking the time to write this lovely...
Marie and the tour she organized for us was exceptional. Winery tour and picnic, walking around St. Emilion, winery in old convent and tour of underground catacombs and church. Adventures we could never have done by ourselves or with a group tour. She is knowledgeable, friendly and caring. We would tour with her again and again. Perfect experience with delightful...

Replied from Marie-Christine H.
Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It was an absolute pleasure to have you join me on the tour. It would be an absolute joy to have the chance to tour with you again and again. It's guests like you who make my job so rewarding. Once again, thank you for choosing me as your tour guide and for taking the time to write this lovely review....