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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Place de la Bourse and La Cite du Vin. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bordeaux: La Rochelle (Vieux Port & Aquarium La Rochelle), Montignac (Lascaux II & Lascaux Caves 4) and La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral, observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium de Biarritz, admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, and learn about winemaking at Chateau Cantenac.

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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. In April in Bordeaux, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 46°F at night.