Road trip in the South-West

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Bordeaux

  

  Settle into your 4-star hotel in the heart of the city of Bordeaux and enjoy a stroll around town. Settle into your 4* hotel in the heart of Bordeaux's historic center and go for a wander in the city as well as along the banks of the Garonne! Not to be missed: Place de la Bourse, the quays of the Garonne, or the famous Sainte-Catherine street, a must for shopping in Bordeaux.

• day 2

  Bordeaux wines

  

  A day dedicated to the St Emilion region, famous for its wines but also for its village! In the morning, enjoy a private tour of a château with tasting before going for a picnic in the vineyards! You will continue your discovery with a walk through the streets of the village of St Emilion to discover the most unusual places, including its troglodyte church or its underground passages. Overnight in your 4* hotel in Bordeaux.

• day 3

  The Arcachon Basin

  

  Head towards the Ocean and the must-see Arcachon Bay. A ride on a traditional bay boat, called a pinasse, will allow you to discover Bird Island and its famous traditional stilt houses. In the afternoon, discover the port of Arcachon, as well as the Winter Town, where the most beautiful mansions from the late 19th century will surprise you. Finish your exploration with the Dune of Pilat, the highest in Europe, from where you will have a 360° panorama of the Ocean and the nearby forest. Overnight in your 4* hotel in Bordeaux.

• day 4

  Across the Landes towards Biarritz

  

  Enjoy a free morning in Bordeaux before heading out through the Landes region to reach Biarritz. Stop at the Hossegor marine lake. A magnificent walk, exclusively reserved for pedestrians, goes around the marine lake and follows the canal to the port of Capbreton. There you will discover beautiful Basque-Landes villas, oyster huts, the historical richness of Hossegor, all while observing birds and small sailboats that animate the lake with the tides. Overnight in a 4* hotel in Biarritz.

• day 5

  Along the Basque Coast

  

  In the morning, hop on your electric bikes and set off to discover the Coast, following the "Velodyssée". Accompanied by your guide, you will discover ports and traditional villages such as Bidart or Guéthary, to reach Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Throughout the journey, enjoy exceptional viewpoints over the Coast! Night in your 4* hotel in Biarritz.

• day 6

  The Basque lands

  

  Departure to the Basque hinterland. Stop at the village of Ainhoa to visit a farm producing this famous pepper, with a tour of the fields (in season). Enjoy an on-site tasting break of local farm products, as well as other Basque specialties. Visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a famous stop on the Way of Saint James. Surrounded by pink sandstone ramparts, you will be charmed by its cobbled streets lined with old houses, its old bridge over the Nive, its picturesque waterfront facades, and its impressive citadel. Hiking possible. Overnight at your 4* hotel in Biarritz.

• day 7

  Departure

  

  It's time to leave… Enjoy your last moments in Biarritz by discovering its market halls. Optionally, why not take a cooking class so you can recreate Basque flavors at home?