15 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 a sense of the local culture at Place de la Bourse and St. Andre Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting Bordeaux side-trips: Lascaux II (in Montignac), Perigueux (Cathedrale St-Front & Musee d’Art et d’Archeologie du Perigord) and Biarritz (Cite de l'Ocean, Rocher de la Vierge, &more). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of La Cite du Vin, see the interesting displays at Musee du Vin et du Negoce, pause for some serene contemplation at Tour Pey-Berland, and explore the striking landscape at La Grande Dune du Pilat.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Bordeaux trip planner.

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 December in Bordeaux, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 38°F at night.