Art Vine Voyage: Bordeaux, France September 2025
Join us in Bordeaux September 19-26, 2025!
Eight days, seven nights, and a lifetime of memories!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the countryside of Bordeaux, France. Not only enjoying wine, food, and cooking, but also cultural immersions and creative development. This is going to be a tour like no other.
Wine tours and education with Jason Kallsen.
Art and creativity seminars with Angela Kallsen.
Culture and history with Megan Martel.
Cooking and French foods with Julien Martel.
Eight days, seven nights, four guides!
** LIMITED TO TEN PARTICIPANTS **
You’ll begin your adventures by arriving in Bordeaux, France, on Friday September 19th.
One week later, on September 26th, you’ll depart Bordeaux with a lifetime of memories.
Winery tours, vineyard lunches and dinners, shopping the markets, visiting museums, cooking classes, wine classes, creativity classes, and much more are all included in this amazing itinerary.
Limited to ten participants.
The best week in Bordeaux EVER!
- Seven nights / eight days of accommodations and transport
- Explore the wine regions of Bordeaux with personal tours and tastings
- Private harvest and home cooking experience at Chateau La Corne
- Museum visits at Bordeaux’s world-famous Cité du Vin, the ancient castle of Chateau Villandraut, and Toulouse-Lautrec’s summer home Château Malromé
- Seaside tour of Arcachon, Dune du Pilat, and the oyster beds of Cap Ferret
- Tour of St. Emilion
- Local market thrifting and shopping
- Creativity and art classes led by Angela Kallsen
- Wine tours and tastings led by Jason Kallsen
- Cooking with Julien Martel
- Culture and history with Megan Martel
- and MORE
Our hosts in France:
Megan and Julien Martel
We’re in the best hands possible in Bordeaux. Megan is from Minnesota but fell in love with a Frenchman from Lyon. Julien fell in love with Megan and brought her into his French family. They discovered their shared dreams and ambitions are limitless, and went on the hunt for an adventure, a business, and a lifestyle of hospitality.
They found and invested in a old property in Auros, France and went to work renovating it. Two years of dust, construction, and endless conversations starting with “What did we get into here?” led to the opening of Rouge Bordeaux B&B!
At the same time, they welcomed the arrival of their adorable children, Sawyer and Fynn.
About the Art Journaling and creative work with Angela, in her own words ...
Whether you identify yourself as a “creative” or label yourself a person that “can’t draw a straight line” there is an amazing adventure here for you.
Imagine indulging your senses exploring picturesque vineyards, savoring exquisite wines and food, and immersing yourself in the vibrant local culture. Now imagine yourself diving into the joy of creative travel journaling throughout the adventure! My personalized journaling workshops focus on creativity as well as foundational art techniques in a non-judgmental environment. I provide all the necessary basics to get you going, and lead creative exercises early on in the trip so you can capture your travels in any way you see fit throughout the voyage.
These are truly techniques for EVERYONE. I encourage expression over perfection; Drawing isn’t solely about replicating reality flawlessly. It’s a means of self-exploration, communication, and creativity. It’s about conveying ideas, emotions, and perspectives. My exercises encourage individuals to explore unconventional solutions and think innovatively. As an added bonus this mindset translates into the business realm, allowing for creative problem-solving and fresh approaches to challenges. It’s a mindset shift that allows you to see new potentials in the world around you as well as within yourself.
So bring me your crooked lines. I will show you how wonderful they are and light a creative fire in you that you didn’t know you had. Sounds like a helluva souvenir to bring home, huh?
About your accomodations
Rouge Bordeaux B&B is a 19th century farmhouse renovated by Julien and Megan, located in the heart of the beautiful hamlet of Auros.
Your spacious and comfortable accommodations include private baths and lots of room to strech out and relax, plus a stunning property to explore. If the weather is right, the pool awaits!
The communal kitchen becomes the epicenter for many visitors, whether you’re enjoying coffee and crepes in the morning, or curling up by the fireplace watching Juilen cook. Across the hall from the kitchen is community/family/living room where our creativity classes with Angela will be held.
Rouge Bordeaux B&B is located in the town of Auros, roughly 45 minutes from the city of Bordeaux and stone’s throw from the Sauturnes AOC. The town is small, quaint, and real, with multiple options for bakeries, coffee, and evening meals.
TOUR DETAILS!
PRICING
5200 Euros per person, based on double occupancy. Inquire regarding single occupancy. This covers everything listed above, including all transportation after arriving at the first night hotel in Bordeaux.
A non-refundable deposit of 1400 Euros paid to The Flying Grape holds your spot. The balance due will be paid via wire transfer to Rouge Bordeaux B&B in July 2025.
Questions?
Regarding accommodations, tours, meals, and anything “boots on the ground” in France, reach out to Megan Martel at rougebordeauxinfrance@gmail.com.
Megan and Julien can also help arrange your Paris hotels and train tickets to Bordeaux.
Included in the tour price
- First night hotel in Bordeaux, followed by six nights at Rouge Bordeaux B&B.
- Transportation throughout Bordeaux during our tour week
- Lunches and dinners as outlined. Every morning at Rouge Bordeaux will include breakfast.
- Museum admissions, private tour fees, and all gratuities.
Your responsibilty
- Travel and transport to and from Bordeaux. Arrive on Friday 19 September, depart Friday 26 September. Megan and Julien can help arrange train tickets from Paris (affordable and fast).
- Travel insurance.
- Taxi transport from Bordeaux station or airport to first night’s hotel.
- Your personal purchases and spending money.
- Lunches and dinners on your own as outlined.
