Bits of Bordeaux

Take an orienting drive around Bordeaux to get a glimpse of what you want to explore before taking free time to choose your own adventure.

Take a 2-hour journey to Bordeaux from Le Verdon along the famous Route des Châteaux taking in the sprawling scenic views along the way. Once arriving in town you’ll take a short bus ride pointing out all the landmarks and sights Bordeaux offers, from Gambetta Square and the Grand Theater to the Quinconces Square Allées de Tourny, your meeting point. Spend your day seeing the sights and indulging in the bites, or take a short optional guided walking tour before returning to Le Verdon.

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Optional guided walking tour offered
Take a short tour of Bordeaux before exploring for yourself
Take a two hour drive to Bordeaux

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This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps on their own
Approximately 2 hour to/from pier
Approximately 4 hours of free time in Bordeaux
Optional 30-minute guided walking tour
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Bordeaux & The Médoc Vineyards

Visit the cellar of one of Bordeaux’s most beloved winemakers before enjoying lunch and an optional guided walking tour.

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

City of Royan Walking Tour

Go on a walking tour of the city of Royan, once completely destroyed by air bombings, it’s now a beacon of modern architecture and urbanism.

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Explore Beguiling Bordeaux On Your Own

Take this convenient motorcoach 2 hours from La Verdon to Bordeaux for a day of city exploration before re-boarding and returning to the pier.

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Immersive Bordeaux Wine Experience

Visit the Citè du Vin, aka the Bordeaux New Wine Museum where you’ll take a self-guided tour and tasting of this unique Bordeaux experience.

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Les Bassins des Lumières Digital Art Experience

Take a scenic two hour drive to Bordeaux, stopping for lunch and shopping along the way to one of the area’s newest and most exciting museums.

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

Médoc Wine Region Bike Tour

Go from the village of Bages, the heart of the Médoc wine region through the most sought-after vineyards in the entire world.

Bordeaux (Le Verdon)

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Bits of Bordeaux

Take an orienting drive around Bordeaux to get a glimpse of what you want to explore before taking free time to choose your own adventure.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know