This short but sweet stay in southwest France will combine the sumptuous wines of the Bordeaux region with beachy Biarritz! Spend two nights enjoying historic Bordeaux and then head to the salt-tinged shores of Biarritz for some rest and relaxation. 

Located in southwestern France on the stony banks of La Garonne, Bordeaux is a sprawling, hedonistic gem of French coastline, free from bulky skyscrapers yet rich with traditional stone mansions and smart terraces, earning it the title of “Little Paris”. 

As the second largest wine-growing region in the world, Bordeaux is like catnip to wine connoisseurs who flock like bees to honey to this paradise of cherry-red merlots and succulent chardonnays. With 800 million bottles of velvety vins produced annually, vineyard tours and local wine-tasting soirees are a quintessential part of the Bordeaux experience and not be missed out on. 

Aside from the wining and dining, you might spend your time in Bordeaux strolling along the shores of La Garonne or over the impressive Aquitaine Bridge. Marvel at the Roman architecture of Victory Arch at the centre of La Victoire, relax in the Public Gardens by Gambetta Square or fritter away your holiday money at the bustling Rue Sainte Catherine, one of Europe’s longest shopping streets.

 After spending two nights in picture-perfect Bordeaux, we’ll whisk you off to glitzy Biarritz, a sun-drenched seaside town bursting with surfers and sun-chasers flopped on pearly-white beaches or chasing the perfect swell. 

Lying on the Bay of Biscay and a mere stone’s throw from Spain, Biarritz offers ample opportunity for swimming and sunbathing, especially at Grand Plage. And when you’re not lounging on a sunbed slurping mojitos, you might decide to brush up on your history at the Museum of Eastern Art or satisfy your inner chocaholic at the Museum of Chocolate – the choices are endless!