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This journey along the Atlantic coast begins in Bordeaux with a vitalizing art-filled “city break". The trip up the Garonne river goes hand-in-hand with oyster tasting along the coast of the Banc d'Arguin, and a barge trip to Cap Ferret. To the north of Arcachon Bay, the Cordouan lighthouse and La Rochelle in turn offer beautiful stopovers facing the ocean. Enjoying long white sandy beaches and leisurely bike rides on the Ile de Ré concludes a salt-sprayed getaway that you wish you could prolong...
Restaurant and hotel in a vineyard. Located between the estuary and the beaches of the Atlantic, this classic Gironde charterhouse is a lively place where the Cazes family cultivates the discreet charm and warm elegance of a home surrounded by vineyards and adorned with the works of contemporary artists. The wine list, with more than 1,800 vintages, includes Bordeaux Grands Crus such as the renowned Château Lynch-Bages, which has been with the family since 1939. During a winemaking session, assemble your own wine and start tasting. A few steps away, the village of Bages is an essential stop on the Bordeaux wine route, where you can wander at your leisure and truly experience art de vivre!
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From Tuesday to Sunday, end a night on the town or start your visit of Bordeaux by strolling among the "food stations" of the Marché des Capucins.
Couche-tard and Lève-Tôt meet at Jean-Mi's for a few oysters from the Bassin and a bit of white wine.
Sons of Caudalies (or the Bordeaux Tour on a Harley)
Rive Gauche or Rive Droite, depending on your taste
The best way to discover the region: get a taste of freedom on the open road!
Comfortably installed behind your driver and the chrome handlebars of a Harley-Davidson (Road King Classic) 1700 cc, you’re off on an gourmet road trip with guided information...
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A day in the life of an oyster farmer
Travel to the Banc d'Arguin to visit the adorable oyster farmers of La Kabane.
Depart from Saint-Emilion by car with a driver, then put on a pair of boots for a barge boat ride from Cap Ferret to the Banc d’Arguin, visit the oyster beds, and taste oysters paired with white wine.
Mobile brunch in the "Ventre de Bordeaux"
From Tuesday to Sunday, end a night on the town or start your visit of Bordeaux by strolling among the "food stations" of the Marché des Capucins.
Couche-tard and Lève-Tôt meet at Jean-Mi's for a few oysters from the Bassin and a bit of white wine.
Sons of Caudalies (or the Bordeaux Tour on a Harley)
Rive Gauche or Rive Droite, depending on your taste
The best way to discover the region: get a taste of freedom on the open road!
Comfortably installed behind your driver and the chrome handlebars of a Harley-Davidson (Road King Classic) 1700 cc, you’re off on an gourmet road trip with guided information...
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On the route
"Beard & Tattoos” breakfast, Arty afternoon and Roof Top
Shopping on the other side of the river, a submarine base, and the Roof Top at Mama Shelter in Bordeaux
8am! We cross to the other side of the Garonne, in the new Darwin district which has been completely restructured on the former military wastelands of the Port of Bordeaux. Here, Marie has replaced...
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Trendy shopping for unique souvenirs
Rue Notre Dame in the Quartier des Chartrons (Bordeaux),
Librairie Mollat in Bordeaux (do not try to get locked up at night, we’ve tried...without success),
Bages Bazaar specialty store in Pauillac
"Beard & Tattoos” breakfast, Arty afternoon and Roof Top
Shopping on the other side of the river, a submarine base, and the Roof Top at Mama Shelter in Bordeaux
8am! We cross to the other side of the Garonne, in the new Darwin district which has been completely restructured on the former military wastelands of the Port of Bordeaux. Here, Marie has replaced...
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Trendy shopping for unique souvenirs
Rue Notre Dame in the Quartier des Chartrons (Bordeaux),
Librairie Mollat in Bordeaux (do not try to get locked up at night, we’ve tried...without success),
Bages Bazaar specialty store in Pauillac
Hotel and restaurant in a village. An essential stop along the famed Route des Grands Crus, the charming medieval village of Saint-Emilion is home to Hôtel de Pavie, an intimate establishment with an elegant atmosphere. With its gastronomic restaurant–whose menu is spearheaded by Yannick Alléno–it’s a must-visit for epicureans that’s just 40 minutes from Bordeaux. Rooms and suites are arranged around three buildings: La Maison du Clocher (or Bell Tower), named for its neighboring, iconic church; La Maison de Village, a historic residence featuring Roman ceramics and English style; and La Maison des Suites, which juxtaposes contemporary decor with the historic character of its 18th-century origins. Its restaurant–La Table de Pavie–offers its interpretation of regional haute cuisine, paired with wines from surrounding vineyards. You can admire the landscape from the raised terrace, which also offers breathtaking views over the city’s rooftops.
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An architectural prowess built in the open sea, the majestic Cordouan lighthouse rises toward the sky standing proudly against the tumultuous waters of the Atlantic and the Gironde.
Classified as a historical monument the same year as Paris’ Notre Dame in 1862, this piece of French history has triumphantly...
Restaurant and hotel on the seafront. Imagine a world apart where everything is designed for your pleasure. Here, along Relais & Châteaux’s Route du Bonheur, the clocks have stopped so that you may share in this timeless seaside adventure. Located just a stone’s throw from the chef’s eponymous restaurant, La Villa Grand Voile is the exciting realisation of Christopher Coutanceau and Nicolas Brossard’s ultimate dream: to offer their guests a unique, fully encompassing experience that conveys the true brilliance of this wonderful marine destination. Not far from the bustle of La Rochelle’s Old Port and tucked away along a quite street, this historic building invites you to relax and relish in the heart of this majestic maritime city of cobblestones, timber-framed facades and houses clad in white stone.
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Have you seen a donkey in clothes? The Rhaetian tradition of "well-dressed" donkeys is not likely included in your history books. The donkeys were dressed not to be cute, to show-off, or be original. They were dressed out of necessity. The salt marshes are a paradise for flies and mosquitoes, who enjoy...
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Ride around Île de Ré in a Mehari
Île de Ré is well-known for its many cycling lanes. This time, explore the island with the wind blowing through your hair while riding in a Mehari.
Information from Hôtel de Toiras
Take things to a new level
An adrenaline rush! Dare to take a two-seat parachute (don’t worry, you have a guide!) over La Rochelle, l’île de Ré or Oléron. You are guaranteed to get one of the most beautiful aerial views of the Atlantic coast. Followed by appetizers at sunset and dinner on the picturesque port of Saint-Martin...
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Donkey Clothes at the Beach
Have you seen a donkey in clothes? The Rhaetian tradition of "well-dressed" donkeys is not likely included in your history books. The donkeys were dressed not to be cute, to show-off, or be original. They were dressed out of necessity. The salt marshes are a paradise for flies and mosquitoes, who enjoy...
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Ride around Île de Ré in a Mehari
Île de Ré is well-known for its many cycling lanes. This time, explore the island with the wind blowing through your hair while riding in a Mehari.
Information from Hôtel de Toiras
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From Bordeaux to the Île de Ré, via vineyards, cities and beaches
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