Events
Events across the area
From the Margaux appellation to the landscapes of the Médoc, the region comes alive throughout the seasons with a wide range of events, from sporting activities and cultural events to wine gatherings, culinary experiences and opportunities to come together.
Whether you are passionate about wine, a nature lover, interested in local heritage or simply looking for a convivial experience, discover the events that bring the area to life and showcase the richness of the Médoc.
Between events, discover the châteaux open to visitors, local recommendations and wine tourism experiences, and make the most of the Margaux way of life.
Extend your stay among the vines
The calendar
Find upcoming events here and plan your outings throughout the seasons.
Butterflies & Vines
Butterflies fascinate us with their grace and beautiful colors. What are their ecological needs in the vineyard? Mathieu Sannier, LPO expert, will take you to discover them in a vineyard.
- Date: May 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Château La Tour de Bessan
- Reservation: Necessary – By phone to +33(0)6 61 85 83 10
- Axxess: Résidents of Arsac, Labarde, Margaux-Cantenac et Soussans
- For further information: Afternoon organized by the syndicat viticole de Margaux as part of the regional project VITIREV
Bats & Vines
Did you know that bats can consume several thousand insects in one night, some of which cause damage in vineyards? Yohan Charbonnier, expert of the LPO, will explain the role of these bats and will take you to observe them in the vineyards.
- Date: April 14th from 8 :00 p.m. to 10 :00 p.m.
- Location: Château Du Tertre
- Reservation: Necessary
- Access: Résidents of Arsac, Labarde, Margaux-Cantenac et Soussans
- For futher information: Nocturnal organized by the Syndicat viticole de Margaux as part of the regional project VITIREV
Birds of the vineyard landscape
Come and discover the birds that fly over our vineyards with Mathieu Sannier, expert at the LPO.
- Date: April 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 12 :00 a.m.
- Location: Château Marquis de Terme
- Reservation: Necessary
- Access: Résidents of Arsac, Labarde, Margaux-Cantenac et Soussans
- For further information: Morning organized by the Syndicat viticole de Margaux as part of the regional project VITIREV
Marais de Soussans Bike Tour
AOC Margaux
On foot or by bike, explore the châteaux and residences that reflect a remarkable architectural heritage
- Date: All year round
- Location:Departure from the communal wash house in Soussans
- Programme:a marked trail
- Reservation:not necessary
- Access:open to all
- For further information: More information
La Médocaine VTT
The Médocaine is a mountain bike trail, with routes ranging from 25 to 77 km, open to anyone, with or without a licence, born before:
01.01.2008 for the Yellow and Blue trails // 01.01.2006 for the Purple, Orange and Green trails // 01.01.2004 for the Brown and Red trails
- Date: 21/05/2022
- Location:Collection of vests and start > Salle Panchon in ARSAC
- Programme:a marked trail
- Reservation:necessary
- Access:open to all
- For further information: See the event site
Si Arsac m’était chanté
Artistic musical experience in the form of a song and light show in the vat room and barrel cellar
- Date: 3 times a week
- Location: Château d’Arsac in Arsac
- Reservation: necessary
- Access: open to all
- More information on: 05 56 58 83 90, or on the site
Boucle des Châteaux
AOC Margaux
On foot or by bike, explore the châteaux and residences that reflect a remarkable architectural heritage
- Date: all year round
- Location: Village of Margaux
- Programme: a marked trail
- Reservation: Not necessary
- Access: open to all
- For further information: See the route on the interactive map or download the route in pdf format
Portes Ouvertes des châteaux du Médoc
AOC Margaux: Several châteaux open their doors to you.
The open days in April are accompanied by various festivities such as meals with the winegrowers at the properties, Bandas (brass bands), tastings, sometimes combined with farmers’ markets; there are also restaurants, guest houses and hotels, in a regional promotional initiative constituting significant economic activity.
- Date: 8, 9 and 10 April 2022
- Programme: Tastings, tours of the châteaux, concerts, etc.
- Access: open to all
Margaux Saveurs
24 châteaux open their doors
- Date: 19, 20, 21 November 2021
- Location: Arsac, Labarde, Margaux-Cantenac, Soussans
- Programme: Concerts, tastings, tours, workshops. Lunches and dinners
- Reservation: sometimes necessary, please enquire
- Access: open to all
- For further information: Click here
Afterwork en AOC Margaux
Visit Château DAUZAC with its park, activities for kids, treasure hunt, picnic lunches (order in advance), and tasting of the 2020 primeurs.
- Date: 16 September 2021
- Location: Château Dauzac
- Programme: The property welcomes families and groups. Wear yellow – Château Dauzac’s colour!
- Access: open to all
- More info and reservations: Click here
Afterwork en AOC Margaux
Meet us on Thursday 5 August for a slightly eccentric after-work drink in Château Marquis de Terme’s park in Margaux (30 min from Bordeaux)
- Date: 5 August 2021
- Location: Château Marquis de Terme
- Programme: The property welcomes families and groups. Orange is the colour for this evening!
- Access: open to all
- More info and reservations: Click here
Présentation du Millésime 2020
AOC Margaux
- Date: 27, 28 April 2021
- Location: Maison du Vin in Margaux
- Programme: primeur tasting of the 2020 vintage
- Reservation: necessary
- Access: trade, by invitation
- Further information on: +33 (0)5 57 88 70 82