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 some cultural insight at Place de la Bourse and St. Andre Cathedral. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bordeaux: La Rochelle (Towers of La Rochelle, Vieux Port, &more), Saint-Emilion (Chateau Franc Mayne, Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion, &more) and Chateau de Reignac (in Saint-Loubes). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at La Cite du Vin, take in the views from Pont de Pierre, make a trip to The Water Mirror, and take in the dramatic natural features at La Grande Dune du Pilat.

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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. November in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 44°F at night.