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Bordeaux vineyards: introduction
A prestigious flight over the heart of France’s greatest vineyards
From the Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats aerodrome, AEROAFFAIRES invites you to enjoy a unique aerial experience over the legendary vineyards of the Bordeaux region. You take off on a panoramic flight through the most famous terroirs: Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, Graves… Along the way, you’ll encounter a succession of illustrious names: Château Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Cheval Blanc, Yquem. This tour includes a guided tasting at a winery and a private cultural visit, before a smooth return to Arcachon or Bordeaux. 
Practical information about your helicopter experience in the Bordeaux vineyards
- Flight time: up to 80 minutes depending on itinerary
- Departure: Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats aerodrome (LFCS)
- Cruising speed: 180 km/h
- Minimum age: from 2 years (with adult up to 12 years)
- Physical requirements: max weight 100 kg (tolerance 5 kg), max height 2 m
- Accessibility: possible for PRM and pregnant women with medical certificate
- Recommended attire: comfortable clothing, sunglasses, camera recommended
- Options: private flight, customized tour, adjustable schedules
Aerodrome Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats (LFCS)
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Official name: Aérodrome Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats
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ICAO code: LFCS
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GPS coordinates: 44°42′58″N, 0°42′37″W
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Altitude: 60 m (197 ft)
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Runways: Two grass runways (06/24 of 1,000 m, 11/29 of 750 m)
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Activity: General aviation, leisure, private flights
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Access: 40 min from Bordeaux city center, on-site parking available
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Manager: Aéro-club de Bordeaux
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Particularity: Ideal starting point for vineyard flights, with little commercial traffic.
Aérodrome d’Arcachon – La Teste-de-Buch (LFCH)
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Official name: Aérodrome d’Arcachon – La Teste
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ICAO code: LFCH
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GPS coordinates: 44°35′47″N, 1°06′33″W
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Altitude: 52 m (171 ft)
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Runway: 1,250 m hard-surface runway + grass runway
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Use: Private aviation, helicopters, tourist flights
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Location: Close to the Dune du Pilat and the Arcachon Basin
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Manager: Syndicat mixte des aéroports du Bassin d’Arcachon
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Request for quoteLocation & helicopter access in the Bordeaux vineyards
Take-off is from the Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats aerodrome, 40 minutes from the center of Bordeaux. Access is easy and secure, with on-site parking. Private pick-up from Bordeaux or Arcachon can be arranged on request.
Main stages of the flight
- Stage 1: Bordeaux vineyardsFlight over the most famous appellations: Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Médoc, Sauternes, Saint-Émilion. Passing over emblematic estates: Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Margaux, Château Cheval Blanc, Château d’Yquem.
- Take-off from Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats
- Set course for Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO-listed vineyard, and fly over its medieval village.
- Possibility of landing at Château Pavie, Grand Cru Classé A, for a private tour and tasting.
- Continue on to the Médoc along the Route des Châteaux. On this mythical route, you’ll fly over the most famous Médoc AOCs : – Margaux: finesse and elegance (Château Margaux) – Pauillac: power and richness (Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild) – Saint-Julien: perfect balance (Léoville Barton, Beychevelle) – Saint-Estèphe: structure and longevity (Cos d’Estournel) – Haut-Médoc, Listrac, Moulis: more confidential terroirs full of character.
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- Possible stopover at Château Cos d’Estournel, Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Estèphe
- Southern detour to Sauternes and its sweet wines
- Stop off at the legendary Château d’Yquem for an exclusive tasting of its emblematic nectar.
- Stage 2: Cap Ferret
- Head west towards the Arcachon Basin
- Flight over the Dune du Pilat, Europe’s highest dune
- Breathtaking view of oyster beds, the Banc d’Arguin and wild beaches
- Contemplation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, between the Atlantic Ocean and the inland basin
- Stage 3: Arcachon or return to Bordeaux
- Landing in Arcachon or return to Bordeaux-Léognan – Saucats, depending on the option chosen.
- Possibility of private transfer to hotel or winery
- Extension option with a relaxing or gastronomic stopover in Arcachon
- End of an exclusive tour between terroir, ocean and aerial elegance
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Request for quoteRecommendations for your helicopter experience in the Bordeaux vineyards
To extend your stay, we recommendHôtel Les Sources de Caudalie, located in Martillac in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan vineyards. Refinement, vinotherapy spa, rooms with vineyard views. For fine dining, book into the two-Michelin-starred La Grand’Vigne restaurant, where you’ll enjoy Nicolas Masse’s signature cuisine, in harmony with the finest vintages of the Smith Haut Lafitte estate.
Tasting & cultural stops
Depending on the itinerary, a tasting stop is scheduled at an exceptional estate. You’ll be welcomed for a private tour of the winery and an introduction to the specific characteristics of local wines. This break can also include a visit to a museum or a listed château, at the heart of Bordeaux’s winegrowing heritage.
Among the wines you’ll be able to taste:
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- Pessac-Léognan & Graves: elegant reds and dry whites (Smith Haut Lafitte, Haut-Bailly, Domaine de Chevalier).
- Médoc: powerful reds, classified in 1855 (Margaux, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild).
- Sauternes: world-renowned sweet wines (Yquem, Suduiraut, Guiraud).
- Saint-Émilion: expressive reds, grands crus (Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Angélus, Canon).
Book your helicopter flight in the Bordeaux vineyards with AEROAFFAIRES
Turn a simple wine tour into an exceptional aerial experience. With AEROAFFAIRES, take to the skies over Bordeaux’s finest vintages, enjoy a private tasting at an emblematic estate and savor every step of a custom-designed itinerary. Whether it’s a special moment for two or a small group getaway, our team takes care of everything – from booking to landing.
Contact us today to arrange your private flight over the vineyards of Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux vineyards: a little history
The vineyards of Bordeaux are among the oldest and most prestigious in the world. The first vines were planted here in Roman times, but it was in the 12th century, with the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II Plantagenet, that Bordeaux wines began to be exported en masse to England. Over the centuries, the terroirs became more structured, the appellations more clearly defined, and the international reputation of the crus classés became established, particularly after the imperial classification of 1855. Médoc, Graves, Sauternes or Saint-Émilion: each name evokes a style, a climate, a history, and above all, a know-how handed down from generation to generation.
