Bernard Magrez
Bernard Magrez is a very well known wine maker (he produces rare wines from his 35 vineyards across the world) and is great friends with Gerard Depardieu also, for whom he makes wine.
M. Magrez has launched his own bespoke luxury wine tourism trips – unique in Bordeaux for their unashamedly lavish nature.
What was your first holiday in Europe?
My first holiday was when I was 16 years old – I went to London to learn English.
What was your last?
I went to Croatia in September 2008 - I was visiting a vineyard with the view to buying it.
What do you love about Europe?
I love that when you travel from one neighbouring country to another, there is such great differences of personality. It’s constantly enriching to meet with businessmen who often have very different approaches to the financial side of life.
Favourite hotel?
My favourite hotel has to be the Dorchester in London – what I like most is its undeniable “British” style and its majestic, grandiose ambiance.
Worst Hotel?
Favourite city?
London
Favourite beach?
My favourite beach is Cap Ferret in France – the beaches are vast and sprawling and it’s a very calm, tranquil spot.
Favourite restaurant?
My favourite restaurant is definitely the Dutournier in Paris – the head chef there is excellent and, like me, he is a big fan of Spanish bullfighting and rugby!
Who / what do you never leave home without?
I never leave home without my camera – I want to be ready to capture anything that catches my eye.
What do you never leave Europe without?
I never leave Europe without my camera, for these very reasons.
Ferry, ship, plane, train, or car?
Private jet – it’s faster and means that I am not exhausted by the time I arrive in the country of destination.
What is your worst European travel memory?
When we were leaving Rome airport, the plane engine broke down 15 minutes after take off!
What is your “golden rule” of travel?
Always arrive on time – it’s the least you can do.
What’s keeping you busy at the moment?
I am very busy visiting Italian vineyards at the moment as I am looking to buy – in Italy you can produce some of the best wines in the world.
My first holiday was when I was 16 years old – I went to London to learn English.
What was your last?
I went to Croatia in September 2008 - I was visiting a vineyard with the view to buying it.
What do you love about Europe?
I love that when you travel from one neighbouring country to another, there is such great differences of personality. It’s constantly enriching to meet with businessmen who often have very different approaches to the financial side of life.
Favourite hotel?
My favourite hotel has to be the Dorchester in London – what I like most is its undeniable “British” style and its majestic, grandiose ambiance.
Worst Hotel?
Favourite city?
London
Favourite beach?
My favourite beach is Cap Ferret in France – the beaches are vast and sprawling and it’s a very calm, tranquil spot.
Favourite restaurant?
My favourite restaurant is definitely the Dutournier in Paris – the head chef there is excellent and, like me, he is a big fan of Spanish bullfighting and rugby!
Who / what do you never leave home without?
I never leave home without my camera – I want to be ready to capture anything that catches my eye.
What do you never leave Europe without?
I never leave Europe without my camera, for these very reasons.
Ferry, ship, plane, train, or car?
Private jet – it’s faster and means that I am not exhausted by the time I arrive in the country of destination.
What is your worst European travel memory?
When we were leaving Rome airport, the plane engine broke down 15 minutes after take off!
What is your “golden rule” of travel?
Always arrive on time – it’s the least you can do.
What’s keeping you busy at the moment?
I am very busy visiting Italian vineyards at the moment as I am looking to buy – in Italy you can produce some of the best wines in the world.
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