Wine tourism
20 châteaux welcome you throughout the year
Margaux is home to a diverse community of wine estates, from the 1855 Classified Growths and Grands Classiques to Crus Bourgeois, Crus Artisans, independent winegrowers and micro-cuvées, reflecting the richness and diversity of the appellation.
Throughout the year, many estates and châteaux open their doors to visitors. Some offer a more personal, family-run experience, giving you the opportunity to meet the winegrowers and discover their stories, while others have dedicated teams specialising in wine tourism. Tours, tastings, workshops and discovery experiences invite you to explore the landscapes, expertise and wines that have made Margaux renowned.
Guided tours, personalised tastings, workshops and encounters with winegrowers: discover the châteaux open year-round and explore the landscapes, expertise and wines that have made Margaux renowned.
Experience Margaux
Châteaux open to visitors
Explore our selection of estates welcoming visitors for tours and tastings
CHÂTEAU
D’ARSAC
D’ARSAC
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1 Allée du Comte
33460 ARSAC - 05 56 58 83 90
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (May to October) : Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, Saturday on demand
Offers et services :
- Art & wine tour, wine-music show “Si Arsac m’était chanté”
- Food (by reservation, 48h before) : platter of 3 cheeses
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 50), Dining reception (capacity : 50)
- Collection of contemporary works
CHÂTEAU
HAUT-BRETON LARIGAUDIERE
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3 Rue des Anciens Combattants
33460 SOUSSANS - 05 57 88 94 17
HAUT-BRETON LARIGAUDIERE
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3 Rue des Anciens Combattants
33460 SOUSSANS - 05 57 88 94 17
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (April to October) every day, 10am to 6pm
- Winter opening (November to March) : Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Offers et services :
- Classic tour, introduction to aromas, barrel tasting, 3 terroirs tasting, vertical tasting
- Food (by reservation, 48h before) : picnic in the park
- Seminars conferences, wedding reception (capacity : 120)
CHÂTEAU
PALOUMEY
Cru bourgeois
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50 Rue Pouge de Beau
33290 Ludon-Médoc - 05 57 88 00 66
PALOUMEY
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50 Rue Pouge de Beau
33290 Ludon-Médoc - 05 57 88 00 66
Ouvert au public pour les visites sur rendez-vous. Payante.
Horaires des visites
Du lundi au samedi, de 10h à 18h.
Visites en français, anglais et espagnol.
CHÂTEAU
DURFORT-VIVENS
2ème Grand Cru Classé
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3 Rue du Général de Gaulle
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 31 02
DURFORT-VIVENS
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3 Rue du Général de Gaulle
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 31 02
Open to visitors by appointment only. Admission fee applies.
Languages
- French
- English
Visits
Monday to Friday
- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
CHÂTEAU
SIRAN
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13 Avenue du Comte JB Lynch
33460 LABARDE - 05 57 88 34 04
SIRAN
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13 Avenue du Comte JB Lynch
33460 LABARDE - 05 57 88 34 04
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store
- Summer opening (May to October) : every day, 10am to 12pm / 2pm to 6pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Friday, 10am to 12.30pm / 2pm to 5.30pm
Offers et services :
- Discovery tour, Epicurean tour
- Winery Museum Collection
- Food (by reservation, 24h before) : gourmet platters on the terrace
- Accomodation : Bastide de Siran (self-catering) (capacity : 6)
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 50), Receptions dinig (capacity : 80 seated, 120 standing)
CHÂTEAU
PAVEIL DE LUZE
PAVEIL DE LUZE
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3 Chemin du Paveil
33460 SOUSSANS - 09 75 64 57 97
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening :
- April to August : Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 1pm / 2pm to 6pm
- September to October : Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 1pm / 2pm to 6pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm / 2pm to 6pm
Offers et services :
- Discovery tour, Taste tour (wines and chocolates)
- Food (by reservation, 48h before) : picnic in the park
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 70), Reception dining and wedding reception (capacity : 110)
- Permanent exhibition : History of the De Luze family, antiques
CHÂTEAU
DESMIRAIL
3ème Grand Cru Classé
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28 Avenue de la Vème République
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 57 14
DESMIRAIL
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28 Avenue de la Vème République
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 57 14
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Visits by appointment (fee applies). On-site shop.
- May to October: Tuesday to Saturday (9:30am–12:30pm / 2pm–6pm)
- November to April: Monday to Friday (9:30am–12:30pm / 2pm–6pm)
OUR EXPERIENCES
- Desmirail Express Tour: Discover the essentials of our winemaking expertise.
- Desmirail Grand Cru Tour: Take your time to discover the estate.
- Desmirail Gourmet Tour: Wines, cheese and charcuterie.
- Desmirail Tasting: A tasting of three wines.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Private event space for up to 40 seated guests or 80 standing.
CHÂTEAU
MARQUIS D’ALESME BECKER
3ème Grand Cru Classé
MARQUIS D’ALESME BECKER
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7 Rue de la Trémoille
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 81 13 20
Open to the public, with or without reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Offers et services :
- “The Marquis d’Alesme Magical Interlude” visit
- Food : Le Café des Simples (wine by the glass, refreshments, hot drinks, ice-cream and sorbets)
CHÂTEAU
CANTENAC BROWN
3ème Grand Cru Classé
CANTENAC BROWN
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Route d'Arsac
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 81 81
Open to visitors by appointment only. Admission fee applies. On-site shop.
- French
- English
Visits
Monday to Friday
- 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
- 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The château is closed on public holidays and from December 23 to January 2.
CHÂTEAU
LA TOUR DE BESSAN
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45 Route d'Arsac
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 56 58 22 01
LA TOUR DE BESSAN
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45 Route d'Arsac
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 56 58 22 01
Open to visitors by appointment. Paid visits. On-site shop.
- Monday / Tuesday / Thursday: 9am–12:30pm, 2pm–5pm
- Wednesday / Friday: 9am–12:30pm, 2:30pm–4:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: subject to availability
Offers and services:
- Classic tour
- Comparing different glass shapes
CHÂTEAU
PRIEURE-LICHINE
4ème Grand Cru Classé
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34 Avenue de la Vème République
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 36 28
PRIEURE-LICHINE
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34 Avenue de la Vème République
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 36 28
Open to the public, with or without reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (April to October) : every day, 9am to 12.30pm / 2pm to 6pm
- Winter opening (November to Mars) : Monday to Saturday, 9am to 12.30pm / 2pm to 5pm
Offers et services :
- Open on Sundays, strictly by reservation
- Discovery tour, Private tour, themed tour, gourmet tour, workshops
- Food (by reservation, 24h before) : picnic lunch
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 16), Reception dining (capacity : 25)
CHÂTEAU
LASCOMBES
2ème Grand Cru Classé
LASCOMBES
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1 Cours de Verdun
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 70 66
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Offers et services :
- Classic tour, privilege tour, gourmet tour, epicurean tour
- Food (by reservation, 72h before) : picnic, lunch/dinner for min. 4 people on request
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 20)
- One-off exhibitions
CHÂTEAU
KIRWAN
3ème Grand Cru Classé
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Chemin de Kirwan
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 71 00
KIRWAN
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Chemin de Kirwan
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 71 00
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (May to October) Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 5.30pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Offers et services :
- Saturdays from May to October by appointment, and Sundays for more than 20 people by appointment
- Prestige tour, vintage tasting, ephemeral tasting, immersion tour, interactive tour
- Food (by reservation) : gourmet aperitif, brunch, various culinary workshops, lunch/diner on request
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 250), Reception dining (capacity 180 seated, 250 standing)
CHÂTEAU
GISCOURS
3ème Grand Cru Classé
GISCOURS
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10 Route de Giscours
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 97 09 09
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (April to October) : Every day, 9.30am to 5.30pm
- Winter opening (November to March) : Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Offers et services :
- Discovery tour, customized tasting, access to park
- Food (by reservation, 48h before) : picnic and platters
- Accommodations : 3 guest rooms
- Seminars conferences, Reception dining, Wedding reception (capacity : 400 seated, 2000 standing)
CHÂTEAU
DU TERTRE
5ème Grand Cru Classé
DU TERTRE
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14 Allée du Tertre
33460 ARSAC - 05 57 88 52 52
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (May to October) : Every day, 9.30am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 5.30pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Saturday, .30am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Offers et services :
- Discovery visit, convivial tour (small groups)
- Food (by reservation, 48h before) : platters and picnic
- Accommodation : 5 guest rooms
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 60), Reception dining, Wedding reception (capacity : 80 seated, 150 standing)
CHÂTEAU
FERRIERE
3ème Grand Cru Classé
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33Bis Rue de la Trémoille
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 76 65
FERRIERE
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33Bis Rue de la Trémoille
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 76 65
Open to the public, with or without reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm
Offers et services :
- Fun tours focusing in our organic and biodynamic methods, tasting of our 3 Grands Crus Classés (prestige), perfect wine and chocolate pairing, tasting of old vintage
- Food (by reservation, 24h before) : platters of charcuterie, cheese, terrine, crunchy vegetables, to be enjoyed picnic style in the park
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 15), Reception dining (capacity : 15)
CHÂTEAU
MARQUIS DE TERME
4ème Grand Cru Classé
MARQUIS DE TERME
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3 Route de Rauzan
33460 MARGAUX - 05 57 88 86 43
Open to the public, with or without reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Every day, 10am to 7pm
Offers et services :
- Tour, wine tasting
- Food : restaurant in the castle, brunch, aperitif platters, afternoon tea, picnic on reservation
- Bike rental
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 70), Reception dining (capacity 200), wedding reception (capacity : 140)
CHÂTEAU
DAUZAC
5ème Grand Cru Classé
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1 Avenue Georges Johnston
33460 LABARDE - 05 55 88 98 51
DAUZAC
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1 Avenue Georges Johnston
33460 LABARDE - 05 55 88 98 51
Open to the public, with or without reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (May to October) : Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Offers et services :
- Discovery tour, wine and chocolate pairing, secrets of a vintage, expression of a terroir
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 250), Reception dining (capacity : 150 seated, 100 standing), Wedding reception (capacity : 150)
CHÂTEAU
BOYD-CANTENAC
3ème Grand Cru Classé
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11 Route de Jean Faure
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 90 82
BOYD-CANTENAC
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11 Route de Jean Faure
33460 MARGAUX-CANTENAC - 05 57 88 90 82
Open to visitors by appointment only. Admission fee applies. On-site shop.
Visits
Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
CHÂTEAU
ANGLUDET
ANGLUDET
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Château Angludet
33640 CANTENAC - 05 57 88 71 41
Open to the public, with a reservation. Paid visit. On site store.
- Summer opening (May to October) : Monday to Saturday, 10am to 8pm
- Winter opening (November to April) : Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Offers et services :
- Tour and tasting on our terrace under Angludet’s chestnut tree
- Food (by reservation, 48h before) : platters of charcuterie, cheese, truffle and burrata toasted sandwich, home-made desserts
- Seminars conferences (capacity : 50), Dining reception (capacity : 35 seated, 55 standing)