Thursday 8th September : Arrival day
Arrive in Bordeaux today. There is no need to visit the event expo or collect your bib as it will be delivered to your hotel for you.
Friday 9th September : ‘Nuit des Milles Pates’ – pasta party
Breakfast at MERCURE CHATEAU CHARTRONS
Departure at 09H45 by coach to MEDOC
10H30 at LASCOMBES visit and entries at the wine tasting.
At 12.00 departure for Chateau Marquis DES TERMES in MARGAUX vineyard Lunch wine included.
The Château Marquis de Terme, Grand Cru classified 1855, is partnering with chef Grégory Coutanceau to open its restaurant «[Au] Marquis de Terme». The first restaurant in a Margaux estate, «[Au] Marquis de Terme» offers a unique experience, a true concentrate of French art de vivre, where wine, gastronomy and conviviality make up a perfect score.
By Grégory Coutanceau Famous French Chief with Michelin Star in La Rochelle. Casual lunch !!!
The restaurant is on two floors with a view of the open kitchen to be able to observe and admire the work of the cooks. A private lounge with 10 seats is specially equipped on the 1st floor to enjoy an intimate space. Located in the heart of the estate, the restaurant benefits from a terrace with an extraordinary view of the vineyards and lands of Margaux.
Lunch at 12h30
Then Afternoon visits:
14h30 – Chateau Fourcas Hosten
Then departure for PAUILLAC at The MARATHON VILLAGE.
19.00 transport to probably one of the best pasta parties you’ll see at any marathon. You’ll go to Chateau PEDESCLAUX in Pauillac. This is also the venue of the start and finish of the Marathon tomorrow. On arrival the aperitif and mille-pâtes dinner will be served. Enjoy music and entertainments during the dinner and the evening comes to a close at 23.00 with a fireworks display. You’ll return to the hotel for about 00.30.
Saturday 10th September : Marathon du Medoc day!
After an early breakfast you will be collected by coach and taken to the Chateau grounds in Pauillac. Spectators can come along on the bus. The Marathon start is at 09.30. From 09h30 to 11h30 there are many activities and entertainment for spectators on the riverbank like Basque Strongman Games.
Our bus will take finishers and spectators back to the hotel in Bordeaux after the Marathon.
Return to the hotel at about 3.30 pm, for rest and recuperation. Dinner on your own in BORDEAUX.
Sunday 11th September : Walk and Lunch in Chateau grounds
The Walk & Lunch will take place at the Chateau PEDESCLAUX in Pauillac. You will enjoy a relaxing walk of approximately 10km through the vineyards. Several wine-tastings will be offered during the walk. Lunch served between 12h00 and 14h00. End of service at 15h30. Return transport is included with the experience.
Return and make own arrangements for the evening meal.
Final night at The hotel MERCURE CHATEAU CHARTRONS
Monday 12th September : Departure
Make you final goodbyes and depart from Bordeaux.
Thank you for choosing Marathon Tours & Travel for your 2022 Marathon du Medoc experience.
