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 La Cite du Vin. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bordeaux: La Rochelle (Aquarium La Rochelle & Towers of La Rochelle), Biarritz (La Cote des Basques, Rocher de la Vierge, &more) and Montignac (Lascaux II & Lascaux Caves 4). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, learn about winemaking at Chateau Beaurang, don't miss a visit to Place du Parlement, and take in the dramatic natural features at La Grande Dune du Pilat.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Bordeaux travel route 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 December, daytime highs in Bordeaux are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F.