Musée du Vin et du Négoce: Entry Ticket

About this experience

Musée du Vin et du Négoce Tickets Located in atmospheric 18th-century cellars beneath Bordeaux's historic Chartrons district, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce offers an authentic exploration of the city's wine heritage. These vaulted stone cellars, dating back to 1720, once stored thousands of wine barrels destined for markets across Europe and beyond. Your visit combines history with hands-on learning as you explore the underground chambers where Bordeaux merchants built their fortunes. Interactive exhibits explain how the region's vineyards developed and why Bordeaux became synonymous with fine wine worldwide. You will discover the craft of coopering, see traditional winemaking tools, and learn about the complex relationship between growers and négociants that shaped the industry. Every ticket includes a guided tasting session led by the museum's experts in French or English. During the visit, a tasting of carefully selected Bordeaux wines is served, accompanied by cannelé pastries and Sauternes grapes, helping you understand what makes the region's wines distinctive. Highlights Explore genuine 1720s vaulted cellars with original cobblestone floors Learn about traditional coopering techniques and see authentic barrel-making tools Expert-led tasting session featuring a selection of Bordeaux wines with commentary in French or English Interactive exhibits detailing the historic wine trade between Bordeaux and international markets Local cannelé pastries and Sauternes grapes served alongside the tasting Discover rare photographs and artifacts illustrating centuries of winemaking evolution Plan Your Visit to Musée du Vin et du Négoce Most visitors spend around 1.5 hours exploring the museum and taking part in the guided tasting session. The cellars maintain a cool temperature year-round, so bring a light jacket even in summer. Note that the historic cellars are not wheelchair accessible due to their original stone construction. The museum sits in the Chartrons neighbourhood, once the heart of Bordeaux's wine trade. After your visit, you can explore this area's wine shops and historic architecture, or take a Bordeaux wine walking tour to discover more about the city's viticultural heritage. For a different perspective on the region's wine story, consider visiting La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux's modern wine museum that complements this traditional cellar experience perfectly. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Explore vaulted stone cellars dating back to 1720 in Chartrons district
• Traces Bordeaux's wine trade history from cellar to European markets
• Authentic underground chambers where merchants built their fortunes
• Combines wine history with hands-on learning in atmospheric surroundings
• Located beneath one of Bordeaux's most historic neighbourhoods

What is included

• Entrance to the Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
• Tasting of two or three wines selected by the venue, with commentary in French and English
• A cannelé and Sauternes grapes

Not included

• Purchases at the shop

Before you go

Plan approximately 1.5 hours for your visit Commentary is available in French and English during tastings ID may be requested for age verification during wine tastings The museum is not wheelchair accessible Purchases at the shop are not included in the ticket

Cancellation terms

This ticket is nonrefundable. Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.