A Luxury Escape to Bordeaux - French Side Travel

A Luxury Escape to Bordeaux

4 Days | Honeymoons & Romance, Wine & Food

Four Days of Bordeaux Culture, Prestigious Wines, and Coastal Bliss in Cap Ferret

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Discover Bordeaux and its treasures during a 4-day stay combining culture, wine, and gastronomy. Enjoy a free day to explore the city before setting off on a private tour through the prestigious Médoc wine region. Finally, treat yourself to a seaside escape in Cap Ferret, complete with a fresh oyster tasting.

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Day 1: Bordeaux

Private Transfer to your hotel

Arrival at your accommodation

After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings.

Welcome to Bordeaux

The vibrant and dynamic Bordeaux is southwest France’s largest city. Its mixture of art, food culture, shopping, and nightlife make it a must-see, while its exceptional 18th-century architecture has earned it the nickname ‘Little Paris’ and a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

You will discover the fine modern architecture that shares the spotlight with the classic – the Herzog & de Meuron stadium, decanter-shaped Cité du Vin, and the Jean-Jacques Bosc Bridge are particularly noteworthy.

The best time of year to visit Bordeaux is undoubtedly between May and November for walking or exploring the vineyards. If you want to attend the grape harvest which is an important time in the life of the region, visit Bordeaux in September.

Bordeaux is known for its exquisite seaside destination: its beaches, overlooking not only the Atlantic Ocean but also rivers and lakes, offer tourists an excellent alternative to the French Riviera and, we’re sure, they’ll make you fall in love.

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Day 2: Médoc

Full day private tour of Medoc

Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel in a Luxury vehicle.

Cradled between the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic, the Medoc is bathed in a unique climate and light, fully deserving its reputation as the most beautiful wine producing region in the world. Throughout the day, you’ll learn to identify the different types of wines, the “appelations”, as well as the different types of grapes used, the “cépages” while visiting three “châteaux”.

Lunch could either be at a Michelin-starred table or a local bistrot depending upon your preferences.

During the wine tastings, you’ll be able to accompany your wines with either cheese samples or the local sponge cake named “cannelé”.

Day 3: Bordeaux

Full-day private driver at disposal 

Suggestion – Day at leisure in Cap Ferret

Cap Ferret is a skinny, 11-mile-long spit of sand hemmed by the glittering waters of Arcachon Bay to the east and the Atlantic’s swells to the west.

You can do biking through a mimosa-scented breeze past fishing huts perched on stilts, then take the ferry to the Dune du Pilat, the tallest in all of Europe, and later sit by the bay to eat fresh oysters, pulled moments before from the cool waters and served with a splash of white wine.

Well-posted hiking trails lead to the lighthouse and Pointe aux Chevaux. You can go for outdoor activities such as sailing, boat trips, snorkeling and diving.

Visit and Oyster Tasting on the Deck at an Authentic Farm in the Cap Ferret.

Enjoy a warm and original reception from the actual grower and a sensory exploration of a weird and wonderful universe, the oyster beds. Discover the farming methods and an “au naturel” oyster tasting on the deck.

This outstanding location opposite bird island has a superb view of the Pyla Dune. In a traditional oyster farming village, the top quality produce guarantees a few delightful moments of relaxation and enlightenment.

Visit the land production site with a presentation of the Arcachon bay, oyster biology, and farming.

Tasting a dozen oysters each on the deck, in the farmer’s shack, or on the waterfront. The oysters are accompanied by wine, lemon, bread and butter – you can also follow a local custom and include some “paté.” And depending on the supply, you can top up with whelks, shrimps and clams.

Day 4: Bordeaux

Private Transfer to the airport

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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