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), Biarritz (Rocher de la Vierge & Aquarium de Biarritz) and Chateau Cantenac (in Saint-Emilion). There's much more to do: make a trip to The Water Mirror, take in the views from Pont de Pierre, admire the striking features of La Cite du Vin, and explore the activities along Vieux Port.

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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. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in September, and nighttime lows around 56°F.