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.

Place de la Bourse and Association Hermione-La Fayette are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bordeaux: Vertical T'air Parachutisme (in La Teste-de-Buch), French Wine Adventures (in Saussignac) and Montignac (Lascaux Caves 4 & Lascaux II). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of La Cite du Vin, learn about winemaking at Chateau Cantenac, don't miss a visit to The Water Mirror, and take some stellar pictures from Rocher de la Vierge.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Bordeaux road trip 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 September, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.