Entre Terre & Mer – Bordeaux Arcachon Saint-Emilion” group tour
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This Bordeaux-based group tour takes in three of the Gironde’s most emblematic sites.
First and foremost, Bordeaux, a cultural city inextricably linked with its vineyards, also boasts a wealth of history and architecture. It has the most protected buildings in France (363), just behind Paris! Its historic center boasts an exceptional architectural heritage. A city with a prestigious past, a tourist and economic metropolis, the world’s wine capital, a university and research hub, a city of festivals and flavors, Bordeaux continues to move towards the future and does everything in its power to leave you with unforgettable memories.
After spending a full day exploring this magnificent town, you’ll head off to discover Arcachon.
At the gateway to the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park, the Bassin d’Arcachon spreads its fresh and salt waters between the Lège-Cap Ferret peninsula, the Dune du Pyla and the Leyre delta. A veritable Eldorado for oyster lovers, idlers and hikers, between the Atlantic Ocean, pine forests and oyster-farming villages. Dune du Pyla offers breathtaking panoramic views over the entire Bassin.
Your final stop is Saint-Emilion, in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards.
The medieval town of Saint-Emilion, nestled in its vineyards, has retained all the charm of its origins: old stones, Europe’s largest monolithic church, narrow streets and a breathtaking view of the surrounding vineyards… Saint-Emilion (along with the 8 communes within its jurisdiction) is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the heading of “Cultural Landscapes”.
After a tour of the town on foot, a bus ride through the vineyards of the Saint-Emilion jurisdiction will take you through valleys and valleys, close to the Châteaux Figeac, Pavie, Cheval Blanc, Petrus…
You'll enjoy :
- Discover the different sites with a guide.
- The medieval town of Saint-Emilion and its vineyards, a World Heritage Site
- Bordeaux’s historic center, wine châteaux, the Pilat Dune
- Discover the Bay of Arcachon’s small oyster ports by boat
- Quality services throughout your stay.
Daily program
Day 1
Bordeaux, the ancient Roman “Burdigala”, inextricably linked to its vineyards… shines brightly in its stone finery to dispense with artifice. As well as being a wine capital, Bordeaux also boasts a wealth of historical and architectural treasures.
Meet the group at the airport or train station for a coach transfer to the center of Bordeaux (or pick them up at the hotel if you arrive with your own coach), followed by a gourmet lunch in a restaurant on the banks of the Garonne.
Starter – Main course – Dessert – ¼ wine – Coffee
Afternoon: Guided tour of Bordeaux by coach (duration 2h00)
You’ll discover : All the city’s major sites and monuments, as well as the quays with their majestic facades, the avenues with their beautiful town houses, the squares, bridges and city gates.
Allées de Tourny, Cours Clémenceau, Porte Dijeaux, Porte Cailhau; La Grosse Cloche; Place Pey-Berland and Cathédrale Saint-André; Pey-Berland Tower, Palais de Justice; Mériadeck district; Place Gambetta ; le Jardin Public ; le Quartier des Chartrons ; Le cours Xavier Arnozan ; Le Palais Gallien ; Le port de Bordeaux et les bassins à flots ; les quais avec les hangars aménagés ; L’esplanade des Quinconces et le monument des Girondins ; La Basilique St Seurin.
Comments on the history of Bordeaux since Roman times.
Late afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Bordeaux.
Starter – Main course – Dessert – ¼ wine – Coffee
Day 2
Morning: Guided tour of Bordeaux (on foot – 2h00)
Commentary on the history of the streets, facades and monuments; visit the cathedral and the courtyard of the Palais Rohan.
Bordeaux is characterized by its exceptional heritage inherited from the 18th century, by the great figures of the past who made its intellectual, cultural and political reputation, and naturally by the wine that bears its name.
Bordeaux’s heritage is multi-faceted: architectural and intangible, past and future. If the image of heritage is first and foremost that of beautiful stones, the concept today extends to more recent buildings, statues and fountains, literature, gastronomy, know-how and lifestyles.
Place de la Bourse, Place du Parlement, Place Camille Julian, the beautiful mansions of Cours de l’Intendance, Place Pey-Berland, the Cathedral (inside and out), Palais Rohan, Jardins de l’hôtel de ville, 18th-century facades and mansions…
Gourmet lunch in a Bordeaux brasserie
This wonderful bistro, adjacent to the regal Place de la Bourse on Bordeaux’s old quays, offers a timeless setting.
Starter – Main course – Dessert – ¼ wine – Coffee
Afternoon: Free time in Bordeaux.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Bordeaux.
Starter – Main course – Dessert – ¼ wine – Coffee
Day 3
Morning: Departure from the hotel by coach to Pyla sur Mer with a guide.
Climb the Dune du Pyla, Europe’s largest dune, with its exceptional view of the Banc d’Arguin and the pine forest.
Comments on the Bassin d’Arcachon from the top of the dune.
Transfer by coach to Arcachon.
Guided bus tour of the Winter Town, port and seaside resort: (1h30)
Visit the beautiful, historic and picturesque “winter town” of Arcachon.
Situated on the heights of Arcachon, its exotic vegetation conceals Moorish- and Gothic-influenced villas from the last century. This abundance of buildings, each more eccentric than the last, is what makes it so architecturally rich.
Free time on the seafront (promenade, beach, souvenir stores, bars and terraces)Gourmet lunch at a restaurant in Arcachon(Starter – Main course – Dessert – ¼ wine – Coffee)Afternoon: Boarding for a mini-cruise on the Bay of Arcachon: (1h45)
Tour of Île aux oiseaux, Dune du Pyla, Tchanquées cabins, typical oyster villages.
Return by coach to your hotel in Bordeaux, with dinner and overnight stay.
Starter – Main course – Dessert – ¼ wine – Coffee
Day 4
Morning: Coach transfer to Saint-Émilion
Not far from Bordeaux, between Libourne and Castillon-la-Bataille, Saint-Émilion stands like an open-air museum.
Built in the shape of an amphitheatre in a limestone valley, this small town, “the gem of Bordeaux”, is both astonishing and fascinating.
Guided tour of the underground Saint-Émilion :
This tour lasts around 45 minutes. During the tour, your guide will give you the keys to understanding Saint-Émilion’s underground heritage.
From the story of the monk Emilion, between legend and reality, to the excavation of the surprising monolithic church; from the paintings in the Chapel of the Trinity to the secrets of the catacombs. A condensed history of four major monuments! On this walk, you can marvel at the many architectural and local treasures: mounds, staircases, cloisters…
Transfer by coach to the Juridiction of Saint-Émilion: with commentary on the vineyards and appellations. Discover the facades of the sumptuous châteaux for which Saint-Émilion is famous, and visit a wine estate:
This tour lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes (excluding travel time). The tour begins with a presentation of Saint-Émilion and its Juridiction, as well as the specific characteristics of our region. The group is then taken on a tour of the estate, and welcomed by the owner or his representative for a presentation of the stages involved in making wine in Saint-Émilion.
A commented tasting concludes the tour.Terroir” lunch in a Saint-Émilion restaurant (starter, main course, dessert, ¼ litre of wine, coffee).
Free time in the city (depending on your departure time).
Transfer by coach to Bordeaux (train station or airport) or return with your own coach.
Detailed information
Accommodation in 2, 3 or 4-star hotels. Full or half board
- Visits and tastings at wine châteaux. Restaurant meals during day excursions. Lunches or picnics at wine châteaux.
- Evenings on request and according to schedule. Boat trips, mini-cruises on the Bay of Arcachon or the Gironde Estuary, tourist train rides. Visits to museums, castles, parks and caves in south-west France.
- Supervision of excursions by guides (in French and foreign languages on request). Specialized guides and/or lecturers (cultural visits, visits to monuments, city tours, visits to natural sites).
- Entrance tickets to all sites.
- Transport by touring coach and small coach on request (transport from Bordeaux to Bordeaux as well as in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the Pyrenees).
- Drivers available for multi-day trips.
- Transfers by tourist minibus and cab from Bordeaux to Bordeaux for very small groups.
- 1 to 8 days
- On request: You can add as many days as you like to our list of destinations, extra days and tours.
From very small to very large groups (depending on your requirements).
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