8 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bordeaux: La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer), Chateau Cantenac (in Saint-Emilion) and Biarritz (Rocher de la Vierge & Aquarium de Biarritz). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to The Water Mirror, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, explore the activities along Vieux Port, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Bordeaux 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 September, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 56°F.