The participants of the procession dress up in beautiful costumes and go through all main streets of the city. The procession ends on Place de la Bourse Square. Next the city’s mayor makes a welcome speech and announces the opening of the holiday. After the speech attention of all guests is automatically captured by the drink. The square becomes the location of mass wine tasting. Visitors are also offered to try delicious local delicacies. Each year the tasting includes at least 80 varieties of wine, and each drink differs by its unique taste and aroma.
The waterfront of the city becomes the location of multiple trading platforms. Here guests of the city can taste and buy their favorite sorts of wine. Guests of the festival are also invited to attend interesting lectures and master classes. Numerous theater performances and concerts, colorful parades and competitions are held here until late in the evening. At night the waterfront turns into a true wine feast. Everyone is welcome to come with their own wine and snacks, and relax at a long table in a large company.
Tourists are also invited to participate in fascinating tours, which take place in urban wineries and vineyards. Just like any other festival, «Bordeaux Fete le Vin» would not be complete without nice souvenirs. In the memory of the festival tourists and local people can purchase interesting tableware, glass and decanter sets, and other cute and useful items that are necessary for wine ceremony.
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