10 days in Bordeaux Itinerary

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Get some cultural insight at Place de la Bourse and Lascaux II. Explore Bordeaux's surroundings by going to Lascaux Caves 4 (in Montignac), Hermione - La Fayette (in Anglet) and La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium La Rochelle, browse the exhibits of La Cite du Vin, and learn about winemaking at Chateau Laniote.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Bordeaux driving holiday planning tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, Bergerac-Roumanière Airport and La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport. In March, daytime highs in Bordeaux are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F.