Aerial view of the Dune of Pilat showing vast expanses of white sand, pine forest in the background, and the turquoise Atlantic Ocean beneath a cloudy sky. — © Agence Another One - Canva Pro

Around Bordeaux

Arcachon Bay, the Citadel of Blaye, the village of Saint Emilion, Biarritz, Ile de Ré, Lascaux... Bordeaux’s surroundings offer a vast choice of superb holiday destinations to discover and excellent getaway opportunities! Whether you wish to spend the afternoon or enjoy a weekend trip, the good news is that all these places are easily accessible from Bordeaux by train, car, bus, or boat. So, where are you heading next?

Bordeaux must-sees around the city

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Aerial view of the Arcachon Basin featuring a red and white lighthouse surrounded by pine forests, sandy beaches, and sailboats anchored in turquoise waters.

Arcachon Bay

Aerial view of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion featuring stone buildings, terracotta roofs, a central square with outdoor seating, and Bordeaux vineyards stretching across the landscape under clear blue sky.

The Saint-Emilion's village, a world heritage site

Lacanau beach with pink and red sailed boats, shallow lagoon, tree line in background and blue sky with white clouds

Lacanau and the Médoc

A group of hikers walking on a shaded forest trail, wearing backpacks and sun hats, surrounded by lush green nature.

Excursions outside the city centre of Bordeaux

Busy beach with swimmers, colorful fishing boats moored offshore, and coastal houses nestled among pine trees on a sunny day

In the vicinity

The most beautiful beaches near Bordeaux

Crowded beach with swimmers and surfers in the water, foreground shows a person sitting under a blue and white striped umbrella with a surfboard.

Getting to the beach from Bordeaux without a car - 5 alternative solutions

Visit the surroundings

Cognac is a luxury product elaborated in a craft manner. Your guide, a certified cognac expert, let you meet a craft cognac distiller and products of his family. Then, on the luxury side, visit a famous house of Cognac (Martell or Rémy Martin) before walking around the town of Cognac.

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