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Bordeaux with a day in Saint-Émilion

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Route and nights

  1. Bordeaux6 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
7
Nights
6
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
36

Days by place

Bordeaux
6
Saint-Émilion
1

Hotels and other stays

Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
6 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
16
Activity
14
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Bordeaux
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
  2. to · Activity Take a short Saint-Pierre walk and check the station route Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux

    Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near the end of your walk Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
Day 2 Bordeaux
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
  2. to · Activity Walk through Place de la Bourse to the Miroir d’eau Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

    The reflecting pool may be inactive, so plan the square and riverfront as the visit.

  3. to · Activity Follow the Garonne quays toward Pont de Pierre Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Saint-Pierre Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
  5. to · Activity Walk the public squares around Porte Cailhau and Place du Parlement Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux
  6. to · Meal Pause at a cafe or return to the waterfront Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
  7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
Day 3 Bordeaux
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
  2. to · Activity Browse Marché des Capucins if trading Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux

    Check current market hours and trading days.

  3. to · Meal Have an early lunch at or near the market Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux

    The Saint-Michel streets offer an alternative if stalls are closed.

  4. to · Ground transport Travel to La Cité du Vin La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux
  5. to · Activity Visit La Cité du Vin for wine history La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux

    Choose an admission slot if needed. Treat any tasting as optional.

    Official information
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
Day 4 Saint-Émilion
  1. to · Rail Travel from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion and reach the village Saint-Émilion railway station

    Choose an actual train and account for the uphill walk or a local transfer.

    Official information
  2. to · Activity Walk the village lanes and main square Saint-Émilion, France

    Set a shorter route if the steep streets are a poor fit.

  3. to · Meal Lunch in Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion, France
  4. to · Activity Optional reserved producer visit or a second village walk Saint-Émilion, France

    Book only after checking the location and return route. Leave the block open if no producer fits.

    Official information
  5. to · Rail Return to Bordeaux Bordeaux Saint-Jean

    Leave time for the walk or transfer back to the station.

Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
Day 5 Bordeaux
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
  2. to · Activity Walk Rue Saint-James to the Grosse Cloche Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux
  3. to · Activity Explore the streets around Saint-Michel Basilique Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Saint-Michel Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
  5. to · Activity See Pey-Berland Square and Saint-André Cathedral Cathédrale Saint-André, Bordeaux

    Check worship and visitor hours if you want to go inside.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
Day 6 Bordeaux
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Parc Bordelais Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux
  3. to · Activity Walk a loop through Parc Bordelais Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux

    Adjust the loop to the day’s weather and park opening.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or back toward Chartrons Bordeaux
  5. to · Activity Follow a stretch of the Garonne quays Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux

    Use the shorter river segment if you want a low-key afternoon.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
Day 7 Bordeaux
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
  3. to · Activity Optional last walk near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux

    Skip this if you need the time to get to your departure point.

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  1. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Europe/Paris Open map for Bordeaux
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
    2. to · Activity Take a short Saint-Pierre walk and check the station route Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux

      Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near the end of your walk Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
    Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
  2. Day 2

    Bordeaux

    Europe/Paris Open map for Bordeaux
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    2. to · Activity Walk through Place de la Bourse to the Miroir d’eau Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

      The reflecting pool may be inactive, so plan the square and riverfront as the visit.

    3. to · Activity Follow the Garonne quays toward Pont de Pierre Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Saint-Pierre Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
    5. to · Activity Walk the public squares around Porte Cailhau and Place du Parlement Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux
    6. to · Meal Pause at a cafe or return to the waterfront Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
  3. Day 3

    Bordeaux

    Europe/Paris Open map for Bordeaux
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    2. to · Activity Browse Marché des Capucins if trading Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux

      Check current market hours and trading days.

    3. to · Meal Have an early lunch at or near the market Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux

      The Saint-Michel streets offer an alternative if stalls are closed.

    4. to · Ground transport Travel to La Cité du Vin La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux
    5. to · Activity Visit La Cité du Vin for wine history La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux

      Choose an admission slot if needed. Treat any tasting as optional.

      Official information
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
  4. Day 4

    Saint-Émilion

    Europe/Paris Open map for Saint-Émilion
    1. to · Rail Travel from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion and reach the village Saint-Émilion railway station

      Choose an actual train and account for the uphill walk or a local transfer.

      Official information
    2. to · Activity Walk the village lanes and main square Saint-Émilion, France

      Set a shorter route if the steep streets are a poor fit.

    3. to · Meal Lunch in Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion, France
    4. to · Activity Optional reserved producer visit or a second village walk Saint-Émilion, France

      Book only after checking the location and return route. Leave the block open if no producer fits.

      Official information
    5. to · Rail Return to Bordeaux Bordeaux Saint-Jean

      Leave time for the walk or transfer back to the station.

    Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
  5. Day 5

    Bordeaux

    Europe/Paris Open map for Bordeaux
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    2. to · Activity Walk Rue Saint-James to the Grosse Cloche Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux
    3. to · Activity Explore the streets around Saint-Michel Basilique Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Saint-Michel Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
    5. to · Activity See Pey-Berland Square and Saint-André Cathedral Cathédrale Saint-André, Bordeaux

      Check worship and visitor hours if you want to go inside.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
  6. Day 6

    Bordeaux

    Europe/Paris Open map for Bordeaux
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Parc Bordelais Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux
    3. to · Activity Walk a loop through Parc Bordelais Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux

      Adjust the loop to the day’s weather and park opening.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or back toward Chartrons Bordeaux
    5. to · Activity Follow a stretch of the Garonne quays Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux

      Use the shorter river segment if you want a low-key afternoon.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    Quality Hotel Bordeaux CentreBordeaux
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    Europe/Paris Open map for Bordeaux
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
    3. to · Activity Optional last walk near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux

      Skip this if you need the time to get to your departure point.