Friendliness, fun, and authenticity

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1 COUVERTURE 2017 Discover the city and region of Bordeaux Heritage Vineyards Culture Cuisine PRIVATE TOURS Friendliness, fun, and authenticity

2 Table of contents Max's Offer...page 3 Bordeaux of City with Max...page 4 Bordeaux Wines with Max...page 5 Max in the Médoc...page 6 Max in Saint-Émilion...page 7 Max in Region of Blaye...page 8 Max in Pessac-Léognan...page 9 An Unforgettable Evening with Max...page 10 Max in Cognac...page 11 Max at the Arcachon Bassin...page 12 Max in Basque Country...page 13 Max in Périgord...page 14 Max sur-mesure...page 15

3 Max's offer Max has been roaming around Aquitaine since Aquitaine is home to the magnificent city and wine estates of Bordeaux, Blaye and its citadel, historic Saint-Emilion, the Clementine fortresses, the Archachon Bassin, Biarritz and the nearby Basque Country, the beaches of the Landes, as well as seaside and spa destinations. That s not all! Max will unearth the marvels of the region for you, all of which are hiding along the edges of the Gironde and Dordogne departments. Little-known architectural gems, well-kept secrets from devoted wine-cellar masters, tasty treats from artisan pastry chefs, markets, and other great eating spots will become available to you. To sum up : new destinations and unique experiences! Discover a different way to see the South West and let Max share his favorite places without the burden of having to plan a thing! 3

4 UNESCO World Heritage Site Splendid Architecture Bordeaux of City with Max Fine Cuisine Follow Max throughout the beautiful city of Bordeaux and its rich English past, maritime history, the wealth of its wine merchants, and new contemporary history. The Great Bell of Saint-Eloi, the Opera House, the cathedral. Admire monuments erected by some of the greatest architects France had to offer. These monuments are all testaments to the prosperous and rich past of the city. Maybe a brief stop at the Water Mirror located opposite the splendid 18 th century white-stone facades. Enjoying a café gourmand on a terrace ; dining at a fine restaurant with a view of the river ; a tasting in a Wine bar. Perhaps, the historic Saint Michael's and Saint Peter s neighborhood, or the new quarters such as Darwin, Bassins à Flot and the Wine City. Hoping from one bank to the other, and traveling between the bridges Pont de Pierre and Pont Levant, take a journey through time to discover the ancient Burdigala to its modern incarnation : Bordeaux-Métropole. With Max, discovering Bordeaux can be done on foot, by bike, by seqway or even by boat! On Foot By Bike By Segway By Boat 3 Hour Rate : 190 TTC (Tax included) The preferred method of travel by the locals Starting at 25 per person Original and Fun! (After a quick introduction lesson) Starting at 50 per person Starting at 28 per person. An unobstructed view of the City : a glass of wine in hand paired with a cheese or sausage plate. 4

5 Bordeaux Wines with Max With more than 127,000 hectares (about 313,000 acres), the Bordeaux wine region is one of the most important and famous in the world. The Biturica grape variety for example was growing as far back as 56 BC. Throughout time and the various conquerors, the techniques in wine-making has been evolving throughout the area. Starting as early as the 12 th century for example, hundreds of ships were leaving the Garonne river s Port de la Lune (Moon Port), their holds loaded with barrels of Claret wine. Access to maritime transport, as well as a few legal and social privileges gained in the 13 th century, allowed Bordeaux to export goods to England and saw the stunningly rapid growth of both Bordeaux s wine industry, and the number of wine merchants. The gravel and day limestone soils and the fine grape varieties create the ideal conditions for producing great red and white wines. Because of these 57 appellations as well as the complex Bordeaux wine classification, it's easy to get lost in it all! That is why Max brings you to the heart of each terroir (a combination of micro-climate and soil) to meet with passionate and enthusiastic cellar masters who will share their savoir-faire. You will also discover other secrets about these exquisite products, the Grand Cru wines as well as other hidden treasures. Your Bordeaux wine tour with Max will be adapted to your trip and will be a memorable and unique experience for you and your taste buds. Custom Bordeaux Wine Tours with Max Start at 95 a person 5

6 Grands Crus The "Foodie's" Stop Max in Médoc Modern Art Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac are just some of the world famous appellations found in the terroirs of the Médoc as are the names of some of the most famous Grand Crus Classified wines such as Lafite Rothschild, Palmer, Beychevelle, Cos d'estournel... And situated on this land between two waters is not just vines, but around 1200 wine chateaux and other treasures! Max will bring you along the famous Châteaux Wine Route to discover the Médoc and depending on the season, you can discover : Médocain-style towns, artisan chocolate shops, markets, fish farms, wine and horse museums, remarkable gardens and modern art. And of course,wine tastings too! INFORMATION 6 09H00 18H30 3 VISITS 6 WINE TASTINGS LUNCH INCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) SCULPTURE GARDENS WINE CHATEAUX ROUTE THE GRANDS CRUS YOUR MÉDOC WINE TOUR WITH MAX*potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 09h00 Max s Car is at your door 10h00 Visit and Tasting - Château Pontet-Canet - 5 th Cru Classé 11h00 Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe via the Châteaux Wine Route 12h00 Traditional Médoc-styled lunch 14h00 Visit and Tasting - Château Pichon-Longueville - 2 d Grand Cru Classé 15h00 Saint-Julien and Margaux via the Châteaux Wine Route 16h00 Visit at the Sculptural Gardens Tasting - Château d'arsac in AOC Margaux 18h30 Max brings you back home or wherever you're staying

7 Grands Crus Fine Cuisine Max in Saint- milion UNESCO Historic Heritage Site The name "Saint-Émilion" is world renowned thanks to the reputation of its most famous wine chateaux : Petrus, Angélus, Cheval Blanc With Max as your guide, discover one of the most beautiful stops along the Saint-James Pilgrimage Route. Here you will see the cloisters, the underground church, the King's Tower, and the cobblestone streets of a medieval town all nestled in a hill surrounded by 1000 châteaux. Explore and have tastings in the famous underground cellars. For any foodies, a fine-dining stop will be organized at one of the best restaurants in the region. And once Max shows you the secrets of a Saint-Emilion macaron, you won't be able to stop yourself from eating more! INFORMAT I O N 09H00 18H30 3 VISITS 6 WINE TASTINGS YOUR SAINT EMILION TOUR WITH MAX *potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 09h00 Max's Car is at your door 10h00 Visit and Tasting - Château Figeac... 11h00 The Most Prestigious Châteaux Petrus, Cheval Blanc, Angelus 12h00 Lunch (wine not included) 14h00 Guided tour of the town of Saint-Émilion and the underground cellars 16h30 Visit and Tasting - Château Beauséjour-Bécot 18h30 Max brings you back home or to wherever you're staying 7 LUNCH INCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF SAINT-ÉMILION THE GRANDS CRUS CLASSÉS THE UNDERGROUND CELLARS

8 Wine Estates Fine Dining Max in Blaye-Country UNESCO World Heritage Site INFORMAT I O N 8 10H00 18H30 3 VISITS WINE TASTINGS LUNCH INCLUDED (incluing wine) THE BLAYE CITADEL THE ANCIENT TOWN OF BOURG-SUR-GIRONDE THE GIRONDE ESTUARY THE PREHISTORIC CAVES OF PAIR-NON-PAIR (EXTRA) Travel through Blaye in a horse-drawn carriage provided by Château Marquis de Vauban, and let Max tell you about the city's history : its citadel and the estuary lock designed by Vauban and life inside the fortified walls. Take advantage and enjoy the beautiful view from atop the rampart walls as you look upon the Gironde Estuary and its small islands. Where the Garonne and Dordogne rivers meet, you can discover the ancient town of Bourg-sur-Gironde, with its beautiful homes dating back to the 18 th century all made from surrounding stone as well as the astonishing villa Mauresque. Max has counted about 500 steps which connect the small port and the citadel's château : definitely something for those who like a work-out! In Blaye, between fishing from the carrelet huts and wine-making, the locals have cultivated a particular passion for figs (local pastry). Taking the Corniche Route, discover the charm of the right bank wine estates such as Côtes de Bourg, Blaye, and Côtes de Bordeaux. YOUR TOUR WITH MAX IN BLAYE-COUNTRY *Potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 10h00 Max's Car arrives at your door 11h00 Head out in a horse-drawn carriage from the Château Marquis de Vauban 11h30 Guided and commented tour of the Blaye Citadel 12h20 Lunch at Château Marquis de Vauban with a tasting of 3 wines 14h00 Visiting Château Marquis de Vauban's cellars 15h00 Bourg-sur-Gironde : Visit of the town and tasting of Bourg figs (local pastry) 16h00 Wine Workshop at the Bourg Maison des Vins 18h00 Max brings you back home or wherever you're staying

9 Gastronomie Wine Estates Historic Heritage A Stop for Foodies Max in Pessac-Léognan Located to the south of Bordeaux, Max's next stop will bring you to the age-old wine estates of the Graves region where history, tradition and culture come together. Home of the world-renowned Château Haut-Brion, a 1 er Grand Cru classification, you will find the most celebrated and famous of the wine estates in the graves wine region which was a major contributor to improving wine-techniques in Bordeaux. They even invented the new French Claret. With Max by your side, admire the magnificent châteaux such as : Pape-Clément, Smith-Haut-Laffite, Pontac-Monplaisir, Domaine de Chevalier. In Pessac-Léognan, you will taste not only excellent reds, but also succulent whites which is a true rarity in Bordeaux. INFORMAT I O N 9 10H00 18H30 3 VISITS 6 WINE TASTINGS LUNCH INCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) THE MOST BEAUTIFUL REGIONS OF THE PESSAC-LÉOGNAN APPELLATION CHÂTEAU DE LA BRÈDE - MONTESQUIEU (extra) YOUR TOUR WITH MAX IN PESSAC-LÉOGNAN*potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 10h00 Max's Car arries at your door 10h30 Visit and tasting - Château Pontac-Monplaisir 12h00 Visit and tasting - Château Léognan 13h00 Lunch at Château Léognan's restaurant "Le Manège" 14h30 Discovery of the most prestigious châteaux in Pessac-Léognan 15h30 Visit and tasting - Château Haut-Brion 17h00 Leave the Château 18h00 Max brings you home or wherever you're staying

10 Wine Estates Food and Wine Pairings An exceptional Evening with Max Fine Cuisine Visit the most exclusive Bordeaux wine estates and enjoy delicious food and wine pairings at the various châteaux. To start out with, Max will introduce you to the owners of Pontact Monplaisir, a family who is responsible for preserving the château's traditions. There, you will learn about the history of a property which happens to be one of the most beautiful châteaux in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Discover the tranquility and elegance of Château Léognan. Tucked away where the former stables were, is the "Le Manège" restaurant, located in a beautiful natural and green setting on the château grounds. Thanks to extraordinary refined quality products, you will begin your dining experience with a table in the heart of the terroir which is entrusted to Chef Flora Mikula. 10 INFORMAT I O N 18H00 00H00 2 VISITS WINE TASTINGS DINNER (wine included) THE PESSAC-LÉOGNAN CHATEAUX SUNSET (if timing allows) YOUR TOUR WITH MAX AT THE CHATEAUX*potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 18h00 Max's Car is at your door 18h30 Visit and tasting - Château Pontac Monplaisir 19h30 Discover Pessac-Léognan 20h30 Presentation of Château Léognan 21h00 Diner at the «Le Manège» restaurant in the former stables of the Château 23h00 Leave Château Léognan 00h00 Max brings you home or to wherever you are staying

11 Distilleries Regional Traditions Max in Cognac Art Museums Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell, Courvoisier, Camus! These are the institutions that brought a taste of French excellence and the name Cognac to the far reaches of the world. A regional and traditional liquor, Cognac is the emblem of exceptional savoir-faire. Its golden color is presented at the best international restaurants and tables. Max opens the gates in Charente to famous regions and master artisans. Discover the "crus" (growths) of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Borderies as well as the secrets of double distillation pot stills. VS, VSOP, XO, Napoléon : become an expert on the Golden Liquor "To pour water in Cognac, is to spoil two good things" - Charles Lamb (Poète Gallois). INFORMAT I O N 11 09H00 18H30 3 VISITS TASTINGS LUNCH INCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) CHARENTE-STYLE DISTILLERIES TRADITIONAL BARREL MAKERS ART AND COGNAC MUSEUM YOUR TRIP WITH MAX IN COGNAC*potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 09h00 Max's Car is at your door 10h30 Visit the Allary Barrel Maker 12h00 "Charente" style lunch in Cognac 14h30 Visit the Cognac Arts Museum 15h30 Visit the Camus Barrel Maker 17h00 Leave Cognac 18h30 Max brings you home or wherever you're staying

12 Océan Oyster Farming Max at the Arcachon Bassin INFORMAT I O N 12 10H00 19H00 4 VISITS OYSTER TASTING LUNCH INCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) DUNE DU PYLA BASSIN D'ARCACHON VILLE D'HIVER ET VILLE D'ÉTÉ OYSTER PORT Natural Heritage With Max, come discover Arcachon, the famous seaside destination established in the19 th century (La belle époque) at the end of the train tracks and which gave its name to the Bassin. This is a splendid bay surrounded by the Landes forest and sand dunes, the most famous being the pilat Dune. The "winter city" (ville d'hiver) is a great spot to see the style of homes that were popular in the 19 th century, especially around mauresque park, the remains of a long-gone casino. At the end is the Thiers pier, fishing and sailing ports and the Pereire and Moulleau beaches. The pilat dune offers a remarkable panoramic view of the area, and is ideal to look at the basin and how the sands have moved, as well as all sorts of other secrets hidden in this important natural reserve. In front of you is the Arguin bank, the remains of a lagoon now open to the ocean and is shared for tourism and oyster farming purposes alike. You can also spot the emblematic "tchanquée" huts on the Ile aux oiseaux and in the distance, the tip of cap Ferret. Just beneath you is the immense Lande pine forest which is slowly being swallowed up by the enormous sand dune. The Arcachon Basin is a natural gem which is great for revitalizing yourself and brushing up on your knowledge in nature, bio-diversity and maritime heritage. Of course, let's not forget for those new to the area: an excellent occasion to taste fresh seafood or the local speciality : Arguin Banc oysters. VOTRE TOUR AVEC MAX AU BASSIN D'ARCACHON *modification éventuelle du parcours selon disponibilité au jour de la réservation 10h00 Max's Car is at your door 11h00 Oyster tasting at an oyster farm Port de Larros 12h00 Discover the "Ville d'hiver" and the Mauresque Park 13h00 Seaside Lunch 14h30 Stroll along the boardwalk and along the Thiers Pier 15h30 The Beach Route to see the Pilat Dune 16h00 Visit the Pilat Dune, a protected natural reserve 18h00 Head back to Bordeaux 19h00 Max drops you off at home or wherever you're staying

13 Culture and Tradition Natural Heritage Max in Basque Country Fine Cuisine INFORMAT I O N 13 08H00 20H00 DISCOVER OF THE ART OF LIVING TASTING OF BASQUE SPECIALITIES LUNCH INLCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) BIARRITZ AND ITS MARKET BASQUE VILLAGE CIRCUITS With Max, you will discover the authenticity of Basque country, its culture, and the bounty of its cuisine. Famous for its rugby, its pelote (a type of sport), its waves, and its cuisine, its a land of tradition and contrast tucked away between the Atlantic ocean and the Pyrenees mountains. Max will bring you to the heart of the splendid countryside along a route highlighting traditional Basque towns : farms from the15 th century and the sare caves ; the exquisite Ainhoa religious heritage ; Espelette and its scarlet-red peppers displayed outside of cob-based houses ; the mendiguren citadel and other jewels from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. In the Biarritz market you will find all sorts of basque specialities : cheeses, hams, spices, the famous basque-style cake, and even striped espadrilles : all made with local basque material of course! YOUR TOUR WITH MAX IN BASQUE COUNTRY*potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 08h00 Max's Car is at your door 08h30 Southern Cape, the Landes forest, and the foothills of the Pyrénées 10h00 Discover Biarritz and its Market 11h00 The Basque Village Circuit of Sare and Ainhoa 13h00 Basque Lunch 14h30 Basque Village Circuit : Espelette 15h30 Visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and tasting local products 18h00 Northern Cape and the Landes Forest 20h00 Max brings you back home or to wherever you're staying

14 Charming Towns Natural Heritage Max in Périgord Fine Cuisine INFORMAT I O N 14 09H00 20H00 4 VISITS TASTINGS OF WINE AND LOCAL SPECIALITIES LUNCH INCLUDED (except drinks/alcohol) THE DORDOGNE VALLEY RED PÉRIGORD / BLACK PÉRIGORD TRADITIONAL TOWNS SARLAT-LA-CANEDA Still in New Aquitaine, but all the way out east, you can follow the twists and turns of the Dordogne river and travel to a picturesque and legendary region. With Max, you will discover purple Périgord, a reference to the colors of the vines growing along the coasts, and will be able to taste local appellations such as Pécharmant and Monbazillac. You will even have a glass of Bergerac to conclude the tour of the town of Cyrano! The bastide town and fortified cities routes will bring you to black Périgord. This is in reference to the dense forest which gives the area its unique color. Max will bring you all the way to the medieval city of Sarlat-la-Canéda by going through towns which have been classified as some of the most beautiful in France : la Roque Gageac, Beynac, Cazenac and Domme. A day in Périgord with Max is a journey back in time to the 11 th through 16 th centuries in a land famous for its truffles and foie gras. YOUR TOUR WITH MAX IN PERIGORD*potential changes in scheduling may occur depending on availability at the time of booking 08h00 Max arrives at your door 08h45 Arrival in Purple Perigord 09h30 Discover Bergerac and its Market 11h00 Departure for black Perigord and its picturesque towns 13h00 Perigord-Style lunch 14h30 Visit Sarlat-la-Caneda and tasting of local specialities 17h00 Head back to Bordeaux 20h00 Max brings you back home or wherever you're staying

15 "Max sur-mesure" Max's Idea : Customize your trip from A-Z and according to what you want to do with the help of Max, your dedicated expert. You will create a list of what you want to do, see, and your main areas of interest. You get to pick and choose! Max is your travel expert from the very beginning when planning to your arrival in the region and will be your guide throughout your entire trip. Potential suggestions: : FINE CUISINE WINE ARCHITECTURE HISTORY CULTURE SPORT NATURAL EXCURSIONS (BIKING/HIKING ETC) SPAS AND WELL-BEING Examples of customized trips with Max : BUSINESS RETREATS : WORK, CULTURAL OR ATHLETIC RELAXATION, INCENTIVES DISCOVER THE SOUTH WEST OF FRANCE ON SCENIC MOTORCYCLE TOURS FINE CUISINE WELL-BEING Whether its a only for a day or several weeks, Max will off you a specialized quote adapted to the number of guests and their interests. GET BACK IN SHAPE BY WORKING IN THE VINES AT THE CHÂTEAUX Pricing : request a quote HONEYMOONS SPORT CULTURE Max, your expert in travel, will come up with a trip to meet all of your needs without breaking your bank. 15

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