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Best Things to Do in Bordeaux

Known for its signature wine, Bordeaux's surrounding vineyards and La Cité du Vin museum might be its biggest draws, but there's plenty to enjoy in the city and beyond. With the Garonne River weaving through Bordeaux's center, you can explore the city by foot and boat. Stop at vibrant markets and wine shops, tasting gourmet goodies like canelé, oysters, cheese, chocolate, and, of course, a glass of red. Then, enjoy discovering the countryside havens of Gironde and Dordogne, full of picturesque hamlets and vineyards.

Biking the Dordogne - 8 Days

Discover the countryside towns and historic landmarks of the Dordogne River region as you bike along its banks on this eight-day itinerary. You'll pass by prehistoric dwellings, Roman ruins, medieval castles, and some of France's officially designated most beautiful villages, accompanied by picturesque natural landscapes and rich cuisine.

Explore historic châteaux and wine estates on this self-driving tour through Bordeaux and the Dordogne

Luxury Road Trip Through Southwestern France: Bordeaux, Sarlat & Saint-Émilion - 10 Days

Combining plenty of independent exploration with luxurious stays, this 10-day road trip takes a leisurely route through the historic towns and famed wine country of Bordeaux and the Dordogne. Savor regional cuisine in Bordeaux and climb the dunes of Arcachon Bay, then drive to Sarlat to admire Gothic and Renaissance architecture. See shadows of the French Revolution at Château de Castelnaud, cruise the Dordogne River, and end in Saint-Émilion to meet winemakers and taste the region's best reds.

Discover the elegant wines of Saint-Émilion during your weeklong tour of Bordeaux

Luxury France for Wine Lovers: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion & Sarlat -7 Days

Spend a luxurious week touring France's premier wineries and the picture-perfect villages of Bordeaux and the Dordogne. With enchanting 5-star stays in the region's best hotels, you'll spend your days tasting world-famous reds, such as Margaux, and sampling local gastronomy. Start in Bordeaux, La Cité du Vin, and tour the "Château Route," then it's off to Saint-Émilion for a Grand Cru experience before a sunrise hot-air balloon ride above the Gironde completes your trip.

There'll be plenty of wine to taste in the vineyards of the Loire Valley

Luxury France for Wine Lovers: Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Dordogne - 10 Days

Renaissance castles, medieval villages, and the exceptional wines of Bordeaux and the Loire await on this 10-day trip to France. Your vacation begins with a sunset hot-air balloon flight and a three-night stay in a luxury 17th-century manor house, perfectly placed for vineyard trips and the châteaux of the Loire. The 5-star theme continues with private transfers to Bordeaux and Sarlat to visit Saint-Émilion's renowned vineyards, a truffle hunt in the Dordogne, and iconic Arcachon Bay oysters.

Cycle through the French countryside to Saint-Émilion, Mouleydier, and Sarlat-la-Canéda

Discover Bordeaux & Cycle Across the Dordogne - 7 Days

This action-packed, one-week tour offers an exciting mix of e-bike rides, wine tastings, and cultural experiences across southwestern France. Starting in Bordeaux, you'll visit La Cité du Vin before cycling to historic Saint-Émilion to see its Monolithic Church. Visit local wine estates and then continue to the medieval town of Mouleydier. Finally, explore villages and castles on your ride to Sarlat-la-Canéda, where you'll discover the region's prehistoric past with visits to the cave Lascaux IV and Parc du Thot.

Luxury France for Wine Lovers: Paris, Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Dordogne - 14 Days

You don't need to decide between elegant Paris and the historic châteaux of the Loire Valley on this sumptuous two-week getaway that starts with a stylish stay in the capital before heading to the most renowned French wine regions. From the standout landmarks of Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower to the vineyards of Bordeaux and the gastronomic delights of Dordogne, you'll tick off all the highlights during a fortnight that's jam-packed with private tours for enophiles and culture connoisseurs.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, & More - 13 Days

If you've got thirteen days off and a family that wants to head to France, consider yourself lucky. Start in Paris, where art museum scavenger hunts and delicious treats keep youngsters entertained, then head west to the windswept beaches of Normandy to see the D-Day landing site and tour the 1,000-year-old Mont-Saint-Michel, among other ancient castles.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo & Bordeaux - 14 Days

Two weeks is the perfect time to dive deeper into some of France's western regions with the family. Start in Paris to see the highlights like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, then head off the beaten path in the west. Older kids will enjoy learning about history at the D-Day site and canoeing in Dordogne before traveling back in time to explore the prehistoric Lascaux cave.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, & More - 15 Days

Your fifteen-year-olds might smell like Cro Magnon man, but they've never seen anything like the prehistoric Lascaux cave—a perfect recreation of the original. See this and more on this fifteen-day tour, including ascending to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, viewing a D-Day documentary film in Normandy, and learning to make Bordeaux caneles (the sweet cakes) as a family.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, & More - 16 Days

With sixteen days in France with the family, the world is your Normandy oyster. Eat the oyster (and other seafood, too!) as you tour the Normandy coast, famous for its fresh seafood. You'll also feast on French pastries in Paris, check out medieval castles, and walk the streets of various small towns as you explore the Bordeaux region.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, & More - 12 Days

If twelve days in France with the family sounds perfect, keep reading. From art museums and chocolate pastries in Paris to small Bordeaux towns and the Normandy countryside, this trip gives you a taste of it all. As a final hurrah, travel back in time to the age of Cro Magnon as you explore the Cave Paintings of Dordogne.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Basque, & More - 20 Days

Dive into history, culture, and nature on this comprehensive 20-day family itinerary of western France. Start in Paris for city highlights, like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, then head west to see the site of D-Day and tour medieval castles. Round your trip out with canoeing on the Dordogne, traveling back to the time of Cro Magnon in the Lascaux Caves, and sampling seafood on the Brittany coast.

One of the famous perched villages in Dordogne

Western France Road Trip - 14 Days

This spectacular road-trip adventure through Western France provides a subtle mix of history, culture, cuisine, wine, and outdoor activity—and plenty of picturesque landscapes between stops. Over the course of two weeks, you'll spend quality time in Paris, Normandy, Bordeaux, and the Dordogne region with a combination of tours led by English-speaking local guides and free time to explore on your own.

Discover France: Paris, Normandy, Bordeaux, the Dordogne Region - 14 Days

You will be delighted by this trip in Paris, Normandy, Bordeaux and the Dordogne region. This is a subtle mix of French history and culture, wine and flavors, and some bucolic landscapes such as the Atlantic coast and Dordogne perched villages. A great road trip adventure for the whole family!

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Normandy, Basque Country, & More - 21 Days

From art museums in Paris and WWII history in Normandy to the pirate's haunt of Saint-Malo and the beaches of Southern Brittany, there's plenty for kids and young adults alike to do on this three-week adventure through France. And if your family likes to drink wine together, you'll especially look forward to the days in Bordeaux—one of the world's leading winemaking regions.

France Scenic Self-Drive Getaway: Castles, Forts & Vineyards - 21 Days

Discover all the things that fairy tales are made of on this comprehensive, three-week tour of France. Start in Normandy, where you'll explore the rugged coastline and massive fortresses. Head to the Loire Valley for lavish châteaux, gardens, and vineyards, then turn south into the Dordogne and discover its unusual natural scenery. Continue to Lyon and immerse yourself in its "foodie" culture before embarking on a wine-tasting extravaganza between Châteauneuf and Burgundy.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Basque, & More - 17 Days

If you think it's hard to drag your 17-year-old along on family vacations, try deciding between chocolate and plain croissants in Paris. Thankfully, that's the hardest choice you'll make on this 17-day itinerary of Paris and western France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Bordeaux region. End your trip in Basque Country, where they have entire museums dedicated to cakes.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Basque, & More - 18 Days

There are countless reasons to head to western France with the family, but this itinerary gives 18 great ones. Spend the trip exploring museums in Paris, enjoying the beaches of southern Brittany, and browsing small farmers' markets along the coast. End your trip in Bordeaux and Basque, where you'll learn to make caneles and eat your weight in fresh fruit and olives.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Basque, & More - 19 Days

Spend nineteen days exploring Paris and western France with the family on this comprehensive itinerary. Start in Paris where a Louvre scavenger hunt will entertain kids of all ages, then head west along the coast. Follow your nose to the paella booths at small-town farmer's markets, visit the 1,000-year-old Mont-Saint-Michel, then end your trip near Bordeaux to see prehistoric caves and medieval villages.

Family Adventure in Western France: Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, & More - 11 Days

Spend 11 days exploring western France with your family on this packed itinerary. Experience Paris at night, go on a treasure hunt in the Louvre and fill up on French patisseries. Continue west to immerse yourself in the history of D-Day, spend time on the beach, and explore medieval castles.

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