# Bordeaux with a day in Saint-Émilion

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/single-base-plus-day-trip/bordeaux-with-a-day-in-saint-emilion-z0044/>)

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- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 6
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, History, Nature

## Route and nights

- Bordeaux · 6 night(s)

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

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Bordeaux

- 15:00 to 15:40 · Check in or drop off your bags · Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
- 16:00 to 17:35 · Take a short Saint-Pierre walk and check the station route · Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux. Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the end of your walk · Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
Overnight: [Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho116957/quality-hotel-bordeaux-centre-bordeaux-france/>) · Bordeaux

### Day 2 · Bordeaux

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- 09:30 to 10:45 · 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.
- 11:00 to 12:10 · Follow the Garonne quays toward Pont de Pierre · Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux
- 12:20 to 13:35 · Lunch around Saint-Pierre · Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
- 13:55 to 15:40 · Walk the public squares around Porte Cailhau and Place du Parlement · Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux
- 15:55 to 17:15 · Pause at a cafe or return to the waterfront · Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Overnight: [Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho116957/quality-hotel-bordeaux-centre-bordeaux-france/>) · Bordeaux

### Day 3 · Bordeaux

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- 09:30 to 10:50 · Browse Marché des Capucins if trading · Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux. Check current market hours and trading days.
- 11:05 to 12:25 · Have an early lunch at or near the market · Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux. The Saint-Michel streets offer an alternative if stalls are closed.
- 12:45 to 13:40 · Travel to La Cité du Vin · La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux
- 13:50 to 16:35 · 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](<https://www.laciteduvin.com/en>)
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Overnight: [Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho116957/quality-hotel-bordeaux-centre-bordeaux-france/>) · Bordeaux

### Day 4 · Saint-Émilion

- 08:05 to 10:20 · 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](<https://www.ter.sncf.com/nouvelle-aquitaine>)
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Walk the village lanes and main square · Saint-Émilion, France. Set a shorter route if the steep streets are a poor fit.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch in Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion, France
- 14:00 to 15:45 · 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](<https://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/en>)
- 16:00 to 17:45 · Return to Bordeaux · Bordeaux Saint-Jean. Leave time for the walk or transfer back to the station.
Overnight: [Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho116957/quality-hotel-bordeaux-centre-bordeaux-france/>) · Bordeaux

### Day 5 · Bordeaux

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- 09:25 to 10:45 · Walk Rue Saint-James to the Grosse Cloche · Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux
- 11:00 to 12:10 · Explore the streets around Saint-Michel · Basilique Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
- 12:25 to 13:35 · Lunch around Saint-Michel · Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
- 13:55 to 16:45 · See Pey-Berland Square and Saint-André Cathedral · Cathédrale Saint-André, Bordeaux. Check worship and visitor hours if you want to go inside.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Overnight: [Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho116957/quality-hotel-bordeaux-centre-bordeaux-france/>) · Bordeaux

### Day 6 · Bordeaux

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- 09:30 to 10:15 · Travel to Parc Bordelais · Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux
- 10:25 to 12:15 · Walk a loop through Parc Bordelais · Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux. Adjust the loop to the day’s weather and park opening.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the park or back toward Chartrons · Bordeaux
- 14:00 to 16:40 · Follow a stretch of the Garonne quays · Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux. Use the shorter river segment if you want a low-key afternoon.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Overnight: [Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre](<https://www.hotels.com/ho116957/quality-hotel-bordeaux-centre-bordeaux-france/>) · Bordeaux

### Day 7 · Bordeaux

- 08:25 to 09:15 · Breakfast near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- 09:30 to 10:00 · Check out and collect your bags · Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
- 10:10 to 10:50 · Optional last walk near your hotel · Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux. Skip this if you need the time to get to your departure point.