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La Crypte du Vin: Bordeaux's Underground Wine Sanctuary
Discover rare vintages and unique wines from around the world in this intimate, underground cellar in Bordeaux's historic Chartrons district.
La Crypte du Vin, nestled in Bordeaux's historic Chartrons district, is an underground wine cellar offering a wide selection of wines and spirits from around the world. Discover rare vintages and unique finds in an intimate setting.
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A brief summary to La Crypte du Vin
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Plan your visit
Tuesday
10:30 am-7:30 pm
Wednesday
10:30 am-7:30 pm
Thursday
10:30 am-7:30 pm
Friday
10:30 am-7:30 pm
Saturday
10:30 am-7:30 pm
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La Crypte du Vin, located in the historic Chartrons district of Bordeaux, is more than just a wine shop; it's an immersive experience into the world of wine. Situated underground, this unique cellar offers an extensive selection of wines and spirits from Bordeaux and beyond, including rare vintages and finds from small producers.La Crypte du Vin prides itself on offering a representative selection of wines from around the globe, including classified Bordeaux wines, Burgundy wines, wines from the Rhône Valley, and wines from smaller producers in Languedoc. You'll also find a selection of fine wines from Italy, Spain, and the New World.Beyond the impressive selection, La Crypte du Vin also hosts regular public tasting evenings, offering a chance to meet partner winemakers and distillers. Private tastings can also be arranged for a more intimate experience with friends and family. For those looking to expand their knowledge, introductory courses on Bordeaux wines and vineyards are available.Adding a modern twist to a traditional experience, La Crypte du Vin is notable as one of the first cellars to accept over 200 cryptocurrencies as payment.
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Getting There
Walking
La Crypte du Vin is located at 6 Rue Notre Dame in the Chartrons district. From the Place des Quinconces, walk north along the Cours Xavier Arnozan, then turn left onto Rue Notre Dame. The cellar will be on your right. Allow approximately 15 minutes for the walk.
Public Transport
The closest tram stop to La Crypte du Vin is CAPC (Contemporary Art Museum). Take tram line B and exit at the CAPC stop. From there, walk north on Rue Ferrere, then turn right onto Rue Notre Dame. The cellar will be on your left. A single TBM ticket costs €1.80 and is valid for one hour.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Bordeaux. A taxi from the city center (e.g., Place de la Bourse) to La Crypte du Vin will cost approximately €11-€21, depending on the time of day and traffic. Taxi base fare is €2.60, with a price per km between €0.99-€1.48.
A brief summary to La Crypte du Vin
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