Bordeaux and South-West: Wine, Terracotta and Garonne River
Discover the relaxed warmth and world-famous gastronomy of southwestern France. Spend 3 days in Bordeaux touring the wine country and riverfront, then take a short train to Toulouse (La Ville Rose) for cassoulet, aviation history, and student nightlife.
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Arrival in Bordeaux and Grand Waterfront
BordeauxArrive in Bordeaux by TGV from Paris (2h04). Walk along the Garonne river promenade, marvel at Place de la Bourse, and cool off at the Miroir d’Eau.
Saint-Emilion Wine Village Day Trip
BordeauxTake the 35-minute TER train to Saint-Emilion. Walk up through cobblestone vineyards, visit the underground monolithic church, and taste regional Grand Cru wines.
Bassins des Lumieres and Chartrons
BordeauxVisit the Bassins des Lumieres immersive digital art center in a former submarine base. Afternoon wine bar hopping in the bohemian Chartrons neighborhood.
Train to Toulouse and Place du Capitole
ToulouseTake the 2-hour morning train to Toulouse Matabiau. Walk through the pink terracotta civic square Place du Capitole and visit the grand Basilica of Saint-Sernin.
Couvent des Jacobins and Canal du Midi
ToulouseTour the soaring palm-tree Gothic pillar of Couvent des Jacobins. Rent a bicycle to ride along the tree-lined Canal du Midi before departure.
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