Luxury holidays in Bordeaux

When to go

The summer is pleasantly warm, but August can be humid and the city crowded with tourists. Book in advance if you want to visit the vineyards at this time of year. Many châteaux are closed to visitors during the grape harvest in October. Winter is mild.

Getting there

• Planes

  Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is six miles from the city centre. There is a shuttle bus service to the centre every 45 minutes, taking half an hour.

• Trains

  TGV links Bordeaux to the Eurostar terminals in Paris (3hrs) and Lille (5hrs). The main station is about ten minutes outside the centre.

• Automobiles

  The warren of narrow one-way streets in the centre is largely pedestrianised, but it’s useful to have a car to visit the beach or follow the wine trails.

• Taxis

  There are taxi ranks throughout the city. If you need to order a taxi, try Allo Bordeaux Taxis 05 56 31 61 07.