Musée du Vin et du Négoce, Wine trade museum in Chartrons district, Bordeaux, France
Description
The Musée du Vin et du Négoce occupies a former merchant house from the 18th century, with three levels of underground cellars. Inside are wine-making equipment, trading records, letters, and personal items that belonged to the merchants who once worked here.
History
This building served as a center of Bordeaux wine trade from the medieval period through the 20th century. The museum was established to preserve this long history of commerce and export that built the city's wealth.
Culture
The merchant families who worked in this district shaped how Bordeaux wine reached tables across Europe and beyond. Their legacy lives on through the documents and objects displayed, showing how trade defined the city's identity and prosperity.
Practical
The museum is best explored at your own pace, with guided tours available in multiple languages. The underground rooms stay cool, so wear a light jacket and comfortable shoes for walking between cellar levels.
Did you know?
Visitors can taste two different Bordeaux wines during their visit to understand how varied the region's wines can be. This direct tasting offers a hands-on connection to the craft that merchants once taught and sold here.
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