15 days in Bordeaux & Marseille 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Place de la Bourse and Chateau Cantenac. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bordeaux: Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne (in Bayonne), La Rochelle (Vieux Port & Aquarium La Rochelle) and Biarritz (Phare de Biarritz & Rocher de la Vierge). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral, examine the collection at Musee du Vin et du Negoce, don't miss a visit to The Water Mirror, and browse the exhibits of La Cite du Vin.

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Washington, USA to Bordeaux is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to Bordeaux is 6 hours. In April in Bordeaux, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Get some cultural insight at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Pont d'Avignon. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marseille: Avignon (Palais du Roure, Palais des Papes, &more), Aix-en-Provence (Fondation Vasarely, Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, &more) and Le Sentier des Moulins d'Alphonse Daudet (in Fontvieille). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vallon des Auffes, explore the striking landscape of Parc National des Calanques, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathédrale La Major.

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Fly from Bordeaux to Marseille in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April in Marseille, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.