7 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 Promenade Sainte Catherine. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bordeaux: Bayonne (Spas & Spacejunk), Aquarium de Biarritz (in Biarritz) and La Rochelle (Vieux Port & Aquarium La Rochelle). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of La Cite du Vin, see the interesting displays at Association Hermione-La Fayette, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tour Pey-Berland, and identify plant and animal life at Réserve Ornithologique du Teich.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bordeaux day 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 February, daytime highs in Bordeaux are 52°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F.