I didn't see this discussed in the past two years. For a 5-6 day trip to the Bordeaux area, do people suggest staying in different towns, or setting up in Bordeaux (or somewhere else) and doing day trips. We tend to try to avoid packing and unpacking but both Margeaux and St Emilion look like nice towns to stay in.
Posted by
Seattle, WA & Bordeaux, France
767 posts
Hi etilles,
My opinion is that it depends on what you'd like to most do during your visit. If it is more about wine, I'd divide your time equally between the 3 (2 days Margaux, 2 days St. Émilion, 2 days Bordeaux.) But if you'd like to do more than wine, I'd suggest staying in Bordeaux for the majority, taking a day trip to St. Émilion, perhaps a night in Margaux then you could also take a day trip to Arcachon, or Dune de Pilat. Bordeaux is a beautiful city to meander around with a lot to see and do aside from wine. Whatever you choose, enjoy your visit
Posted by
Fort Myers, FL
2333 posts
If you are renting a car I would not stay in Bordeaux. I would agree to pick one base and day trip. The region is easy to drive.
Posted by
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
6104 posts
We recently visited the area, but our focus was more on the Dordogne Region east of Bordeaux. We did stay overnight in St. Emilion and loved it. It's an easy drive from Bordeaux. Bordeaux is worthy of 2-3 days but unless you're also interested in it I wouldn't stay there just to do day trips.