5 day trips from Bordeaux

Arcachon

The architecture of Arcachon is some of the most beautiful in Gironde, mainly due to the side range of architectural styles in the region. The town of Arcachon is divided into four districts, named after the seasons of the year. Ville d’Été, covering the touristic center, main beach, restaurants and boutiques. Ville d’Hiver – the historic center adorned with glamorous 19th-century villas. Ville de Printemps in the west is closer to the most beautiful and less crowded beaches of Arcachon and Ville d’Automne is the beautiful port area packed with great fish restaurants

Saint-Emilion

Saint-Emilion is a charming medieval village located in the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine area. It is a very unique site were world-famous wineries, fine wine, beautiful architecture and great monuments are a perfect match. It's one of the most beautiful and fascinating villages in the Southwest of France, registered as a heritage site by UNESCO

Saint-Macaire

Saint-Macaire, Gironde, is a must for anyone looking to enjoy a place steeped in heritage. Indeed, this charming medieval town has narrow streets dotted with beautiful old houses. Remarkably, its arcaded square, named Place du Mercadiou, is surrounded by medieval houses with twin bay windows and Renaissance homes adorned with mullioned windows. A delightfully picturesque place that deserves some attention for a moment, if only to admire the magnificent façade of the former Henry IV coaching inn!

Chateau de la Brede

The Château de La Brède, home of the writer and philosopher Charles Louis de Secondat, better known as Montesquieu, remained the property of the family until 2004. Built in the 14th century on the ruins of an older castle, the building underwent several alterations and improvements until the 19th century. The castle has retained its appearance of a medieval fortress and is reflected in the water of the wide moat. The interior discovery leads the visitor in the footsteps of the writer through the emblematic places where he worked, including his library and his room preserved in its 18th century state

Blaye

Located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary, Blaye boast of being the cradle of a great vineyard. Its wines are recognized worldwide. The citadel of Blaye is now listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Admission is free and the site is always open. For guided tours of the fortress and its dungeons, we recommend you contact the Office of Tourism. To see only the citadel, the Office of Tourism offers the Great Game of the Citadel learning history fun. Sunsets on the largest estuary in Europe, ramparts, moats are gigantic!