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Wine tourism special
Between matches, explore the vineyards of Bordeaux, Cognac, as well as the Médoc and its wine châteaux.
TRANSPORT
By train :
Bordeaux-Saint-Emilion : 30 mins
Bordeaux-Cognac : 2hrs
By car :
Bordeaux-Saint-Emilion : 45 mins
Saint-Emilion-Cognac : 1 hrs 40
Cognac-Médoc : 1 hrs 50
SAINT-ÉMILION AND ITS VINEYARD
Travel back in time in medieval Saint-Emilion, the biggest vineyard listed as UNESCO World Heritage, 45 minutes from Bordeaux.
Unmissable : the biggest monolithic church in Europe is well worth a visit, as is Tour du Roy tower and the Cordeliers cloister.
Experiences : have an unforgettable ride on the Train des Grands Vignobles (vineyard train). Go on an e-bike or segway to explore the Saint Emilion Jurisdiction vineyard.
Adults and kids enjoy the discovery trail on Robin's tracks..
COGNAC AND ITS VINEYARDS
Dive into the history of Cognac, the birthplace of King François I, 90 mins from Saint-Emilion.
Unmissable : travel back in time at Château de Cognac and step into the fascinating world of leading Cognac brands : Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Camus, Martell & Co, Meukow and more. Learn everything there is to know about the Cognac at the Musée des Savoir-Faire de Cognac or go on a boat trip on the Charente.
Experiences : explore the Rémy Martin vineyard on a Méhari or by e-bike ride. Find out how Cognac and Pineau des Charentes are made at the Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs in Archiac.
MEDOC AND ITS CHÂTEAU WINERIES
Discover the prestigious Médoc vineyard and its numerous grands crus, less than 2 hrs from Cognac.
Unmissable : Pauillac Tourist and Wine House. You are now ready for the "architecture des châteaux du Médoc" tour, a 52 km loop where you can contemplate more than sixty famous châteaux including: Léoville Poyferré and Gruaud Larose.
Experiences : From Blaye and its Vauban Citadel, take the ferry to Lamarque. Admire off shore, the “fort Paté”, vestige of the "Vauban lock" and the “Ile Nouvelle”. You arrive in the Medoc and its vineyards that border the largest estuary in Europe.
PLUS…
Cité du Vin : Go on a spectacular voyage around the world exploring wine!
A new interactive visitor trail to dive into the great wine saga with a spectacular interactive digital experience. End with a tasting and unique views on Bordeaux !
Soak up Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat, the tallest in Europe.
Indulge in a tailor-made golf and wine stay with the Green and Grape tour operator.
FOR RUGBY FANS...
To follow matches
Bordeaux : House of Parliament pub, the Connemara, the Blarney Stone, or Darwin, a trendy alternative venue.
Tasting/retransmission evenings in the Wine Trip network's wine châteaux.
Did you know? For the Rugby World Cup 2023
In Lormont : base camps for the Fiji team.
In Libourne : base camps for the Romanian team.
In the same heading
GOOD ADDRESS IDEAS
Bordeaux : 3* Hôtel Moxy, Casa Gaïa organic restaurant.
Cognac : 4* Hôtel François.
TOP TIPS – CITY PASS
City pass : Bordeaux City Pass 24, 48 or 72 hr.
Visitor pass in Charente, valid for Angoulême and Cognac.