7 days in freedom to discover the South-West in all its diversity! From the beaches of the Ocean to the Basque Pyrenees, from the famous cities of Bordeaux or Biarritz to the charms of the villages, take advantage of this stay to relax, take a breath of fresh air and discover the specialities. This program can be enriched by cultural or sporting discoveries.
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7 days in freedom to discover the South-West in all its diversity! From the beaches of the Ocean to the Basque Pyrenees, from the famous cities of Bordeaux or Biarritz to the charms of the villages, take advantage of this stay to relax, take a breath of fresh air and discover the specialities. This program can be enriched by cultural or sports discoveries but also adaptable to the hotel level.
Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
Day 2: Bordeaux wines
Day 3: The Basin of Arcachon
Day 4: Through the Landes to Biarritz
Day 5: Along the Basque Coast
Day 6: The Basque Lands
Day 7: Departure
Settle into your 4-star hotel in the heart of Bordeaux and enjoy a stroll around the city. Settle into your 4-star hotel in the heart of historic Bordeaux and enjoy a stroll around the city and along the banks of the Garonne River! Don't miss the Place de la Bourse, the quays of the Garonne or the famous Rue Ste Catherine, a must for Bordeaux shopping.
A day dedicated to the region of St Emilion, famous for its wines but also for its village!
In the morning, enjoy a private visit of a castle with tasting before going for a picnic in the vineyards! You will continue your discovery with a stroll through the narrow streets of the village of St Emilion to discover the most unusual places, notably its troglodytic church or its underground passages.
Night in your 4* hotel in Bordeaux.
Direction the Ocean and the unavoidable Arcachon basin. A traditional boat trip of the basin, called pinasse, will allow you to discover the bird island and its famous traditional houses on stilts.
In the afternoon, discover the port of Arcachon but also the winter town, where the most beautiful houses of the end of the 19th century will surprise you.
Finish your discovery by the Dune du Pilat, the highest dune in Europe, from where you will have a 360° panorama of the ocean and the nearby forest.
Night in your 4* hotel in Bordeaux.
Enjoy a free morning in Bordeaux before taking the road through the Landes region to reach Biarritz.
Stop at the Lac marin D'Hossegor. A magnificent walk, exclusively reserved for pedestrians, goes around the marine lake and along the canal to the port of Capbreton. You will discover beautiful Basque-Landes villas, oyster huts, the historical richness of Hossegor, while observing the birds and small sailing boats that animate the lake according to the tides.
Night in a 4* hotel in Biarritz
In the morning, get on your electric bikes and set off to discover the coast, following the "Velodyssée". Accompanied by your guide, you will discover traditional ports and villages such as Bidart or Guethary to reach St Jean de Luz. All along the way, enjoy the exceptional views of the coast!
Night in your 4* hotel in Biarritz
Departure to the Basque hinterland. Stop at the village of Ainhoa to visit a farm producing this famous chilli pepper with a visit to the fields (in season). Enjoy on the spot a tasting break of local products from the farm but also of other Basque specialities.
Visit St Jean Pied de Port, a famous stopover on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Surrounded by pink sandstone ramparts, you will be seduced by its cobbled streets lined with old houses, its old bridge over the Nive, its picturesque waterside facades and its imposing citadel. Possibility of hiking.
Night in your 4* hotel in Biarritz
It's time to go back...
Take advantage of the last moments in Biarritz to discover its halls.
As an option, why not take a cooking class to find the Basque flavours in your home?
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes