Aperitifs in the vineyards: best "guinguettes" and terraces

Guinguette Lauduc à Tresses

Imagined by Emma, the fourth generation of the Grandeau family, and her childhood friend Alexandre, this new guinguette has set up shop in the Château Lauduc vineyard in Tresses, at the foot of the contemporary winery of Vignobles Grandeau. Their ambition? To bring life to the land where they grew up and create a place to share wine. Simple and convivial, the formula for summer evenings at Lauduc keeps its promise: tasty regional dishes, estate wines, and-why not-a game of pétanque. Friends, neighbors, and visitors alike can enjoy views over the Bordeaux hillsides’ vineyards, all just 20 minutes from the city.

• La guinguette Lauduc
• 5 chemin de Lauduc à Tresses (33370)
• Thursday and Friday: 5 h 30 - 11 pm - Saturday: 12 h 30 - 23 h
   

The 360° terrace at Château Balestard la Tonnelle 

Owned by the Capdemourlin family since 1647, this grand cru classé of Saint-Émilion welcomes you to its 360° panoramic terrace perched 80 metres above the medieval village. Spend a pleasant moment enjoying the splendid view during a commented tasting of their wines.

• Château Balestard La Tonnelle
• Balestard, 33330 Saint-Émilion
• Telephone: +33 (0) 5 57 74 62 06
   

 © Château Balestard La Tonnelle

The terrace at Château Réaut in Entre-deux-Mers 

Gather on the heights of Tabanac for a tasting with a view. Set in an estate with distinctive topography, Château Réaut is a true belvedere and a particularly pleasant place to escape the city. With its magnificent 250 m² terrace overlooking the valley and its restaurant offering breathtaking views of the vineyards and the Garonne, it is a popular Entre-deux-Mers headquarters.

• Château Réaut in Entre-deux-mers
• 14 Thibeau Ouest, 33410 Rions
• Telephone: +33 (0)5.56.62.66.54
   

The guinguette du Grand Verdus, in the Entre-deux-mers region

Family-owned since 1810, and housed in a Renaissance château, Le Grand Verdus sits atop a hill with an 80-metre drop below. When summer arrives, its lawn comes alive with laughter and the clinking of glasses, thanks to a charming country guinguette. Here, you can sample local produce from the Entre-deux-Mers, chat with the owners and locals, and sometimes even sway to the music. Summer at Le Grand Verdus!

• Château Le Grand Verdus
• Grand Verdus, 33670 Sadirac
• Telephone: +33 (0)5 56 30 50 90
   

Cloître des Cordeliers in Saint-Émilion

It’s hard to miss this iconic cloister when visiting the village of Saint-Émilion. With its beautiful 14th-century blonde stone architecture, its galleries, and its underground cellars reaching a depth of 20 meters, plus 2,000 m² of outdoor space, it’s a wonderful place to stroll-and to linger. In summer, this former convent comes alive, bathed in light. In the evenings, its walls resonate with music from concerts (with food trucks and jazz nights on Fridays) and laid-back DJ sets (on Saturdays). During the day, you can picnic while tasting excellent sparkling wines, crafted using the traditional method for Crémant de Bordeaux des Cordeliers. Santé!

• Le Cloître des Cordeliers
• Summer programming 2025
• 2 bis Rue de la Porte-Brunet, 33330 Saint-Emilion
• Telephone: +33 (0) 5 57 24 42 13
   

The terrace at Châteaux la Croizille & Tour Baladoz in Saint Emilion

This charming elevated terrace offers breathtaking views of the Combe de Saint-Laurent and, more broadly, the prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards. This unique location combines the contemporary architecture of the La Croizille winery with the authentic heritage of Château Tour Baladoz, right in the heart of an exceptional terroir. There’s no better place than the panoramic terrace - a true balcony over the vineyards - to enjoy a fine selection of Grands Crus Classés accompanied by a few tapas. Oenology workshops and a variety of events ensure that every visit is a convivial, gourmet experience in a remarkable natural setting.

• Châteaux la Croizille et La Tour Baladoz
• Lieu-dit Baladoz, 33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
   

The Guinguette 120 in Bourg

With its sweeping views over the Garonne, Bourg’s Guinguette 120 is a must-see stop on the wine route. Here, locals and visitors gather to share a drink, play pétanque, or enjoy a concert. To toast, you can choose from a fine selection of local wines, regional beers, and some surprising cocktails-most of which combine wine, crémant, and the tangy flavors of summer. When hunger strikes, treat yourself to sunny tapas or local shellfish. Located just below the Maison des Vins and Le Bouchon restaurant, this guinguette is the ideal place to soak up the summer atmosphere by the water

• Guinguette 120
• 1, place de l'Éperon, Bourg-sur-Gironde
• Telephone: +33 (0) 6 08 10 90 42
   

 © Guinguette des vignerons à Bourg

La Méric guinguette at La Brède

Every summer the Barron family sets up a giant guinguette on their La Méric Chante l’Oiseau estate. Visitors can enjoy the flavors of Graves wines and other refreshing drinks during a concert or a game of mölkky, all under the colorful glow of string lights. It’s an invitation to unwind and clear your mind every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this summer.

• Guinguette La Méric
• 20 av Georges Hebert 33650 La Brède
• Telephone: +33 (0) 5 57 75 01 55