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: Chateau de Reignac (in Saint-Loubes), Necropole Nationale de la Teste de Buch (in La Teste-de-Buch) and La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral, make a trip to Towers of La Rochelle, explore the activities along Vieux Port, and wander the streets of Promenade Sainte Catherine.

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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. December in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 38°F at night.