What to do in Bordeaux and its surroundings for a weekend
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For only 2 hours from Paris by train, Bordeaux tick all the boxes city break sustainable: rich in heritage, surrounded by nature, and above all, perfectly accessible without a car. Thanks to its TGV connections to Toulouse, Bayonne or Barcelona, and its TER network you can easily explore the surrounding area, from the Arcachon Basin to Saint-Émilion.
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What to do in Bordeaux and its surroundings for a weekend
The easiest way to get to Bordeaux by train is to take a TGV INOUI or a OUIGO to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean the city's main railway station.
From Paris, there are frequent direct trains, with a journey time of around 2h to 2h30, depending on availability and timetable.
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A symbol of the city and a true sensory voyage, the Cité du Vin is an essential step towards understanding the region's identity. In this unique setting, you can explore the civilizations of wine through an immersive scenography, before enjoying a panoramic tasting of the Garonne River. And if you want to discover Bordeaux in a different way, why not take a stroll along the banks of the Garonne? street art by bike with the Bordeaux Tourist Office ? A great way to combine art, movement and heritage.
Bordeaux can also be experienced in its natural surroundings, with strolls along the quays and escapes into the vineyards. A must for wine lovers: the Graves and Sauternes wine route accessible by train or via the Bulle Verte an eco-responsible wine tourism concept. Here, vines are literally just a streetcar or bicycle ride away, with a vineyard already 75% committed to an environmental approach.
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