How many days do you need in Paris & Bordeaux?
- Most travelers spend 6-9 days in Paris and Bordeaux combined
- Visiting Paris and Bordeaux in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Amboise, Tours, and Bayeux
How Many Days to Spend in Paris
How Many Days to Spend in Bordeaux
Recommended Itineraries for Paris & Bordeaux
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris |
| Day 2 | Full Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market | Paris |
| Day 3 | Montmartre & the Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 4 | Paris to Bordeaux & Luxurious Dinner | Bordeaux |
| Day 5 | Wine Tasting in St. Emilion & Pomerol | Bordeaux |
| Day 6 | Depart Bordeaux |
Savor six days amid scenic and savory sights on this itinerary. You'll take in the beauty of Paris and the Bordeaux region while also ingesting the products of the local cheesemakers, artisan markets, and renowned vineyards to satisfy all of your senses. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris |
| Day 2 | Full Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market | Paris |
| Day 3 | Montmartre & the Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 4 | Paris to Bordeaux & Luxurious Dinner | Bordeaux |
| Day 5 | Cruise Down the Gironde | Bordeaux |
| Day 6 | Wine Tasting in St. Emilion & Pomerol | Bordeaux |
| Day 7 | Depart Bordeaux |
Spend a full week savoring the food and wine of France on this itinerary. Sit in the sidewalk cafes and stroll the markets of Paris before you catch the train to Bordeaux, where you'll cruise through historic towns and vineyards that date back hundreds of years. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris |
| Day 2 | Full Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market | Paris |
| Day 3 | Montmartre & the Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 4 | French Cooking Class in Les Batignolles | Paris |
| Day 5 | Paris to Bordeaux & Luxurious Dinner | Bordeaux |
| Day 6 | Cruise Down the Gironde | Bordeaux |
| Day 7 | Wine Tasting in St. Emilion & Pomerol | Bordeaux |
| Day 8 | Depart Bordeaux |
Enjoy eight days of epicurean indulgences against the backdrop of two of France's most famous cities. In Paris, you'll hear from cheese masters, market vendors, and expert cooks as they impart their wisdom to you. Then travel on to Bordeaux to sample the region's famous food and wine amid historic architecture. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Amboise
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bordeaux | Bordeaux |
| Day 2 | Awake your taste buds in Bordeaux | Bordeaux |
| Day 3 | Discover the vineyards of St Emilion | Bordeaux |
| Day 4 | Bordeaux - Medoc - Amboise (Loire Valley) | Amboise |
| Day 5 | Loire Valley : Blois, Cheverny and Chambord | Amboise |
| Day 6 | Loire Valley Tour of Amboise & Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 7 | Train to Paris - Eiffel Tower & Seine Cruise | Paris |
| Day 8 | Notre Dame Cathedral & Le Louvre Museum | Paris |
| Day 9 | Depart Paris |
Experience three of the major regions of France with this trip through Bordeaux, the Loire Valley, and Paris. Start off shopping in the morning markets and sipping wine in historic vineyards, continue to tours of Renaissance-era castles and classic châteaux, and end your trip amid the city streets and cultural institutions of the City of Lights. Read more
9-Day Itinerary Including Tours
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Ile de la Cité & Paris Catacombs | Paris |
| Day 4 | Paris to Tours, Châteaux, & Wine | Tours |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Tours |
| Day 6 | Retrace History with Leonardo Da Vinci | Tours |
| Day 7 | Drive to Bordeaux & Luxurious Dinner | Bordeaux |
| Day 8 | Oyster Tasting & Wine in St. Emilion | Bordeaux |
| Day 9 | Depart Bordeaux |
Paris, the Loire Valley, and Bordeaux—when it comes to French history and wine, what more do you need? This nine-day road trip includes this and more: from world-famous art in Paris and the famed castles of Tours to the unparalleled Bordeaux wine and fresh-caught Arcachon oysters. Dive into the French lifestyle as you enjoy fresh seafood in a typical brasserie and haggle with burly vendors at an 18th-century market. Read more
How to travel between Paris & Bordeaux
The fastest and easiest way to get to Bordeaux from any major city in France (and the world, for that matter) is to fly. The Bordeaux-Merignac International Airport (BOD) receives direct national and international flights. Most national flights only take a bit more than an hour. Read more
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