Bordeaux Wine Tour From Paris

A one day trip from Paris to Bordeaux’s enchanting wine country

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Bordeaux Wine Tour from Paris

Price: $245 per person ($485 with 2nd Class Rail and $555 with 1st Class Rail).

Train Departure Time: Before 7:00 a.m. from Paris

Duration: ~13 hours

Meeting Point: Monument aux Girondins, Place de Quinconces in Bordeaux

Group Size: 8 guests maximum

Availability: Daily except Monday, April–October. Winter tours by request.

Tour Highlights

6+ wine tastings across three Classified Growth châteaux in Saint-Émilion
Walking tour of medieval Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Picnic lunch with regional specialties and wine at a château
Expert guide with all tasting fees included

This tour often sells out — book early to secure your preferred date.

Any tour can be made private. Contact us for pricing and details.

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Paris to Bordeaux Wine Tour Itinerary

Two hours by TGV train brings you to Bordeaux and the legendary Saint-Émilion region. Visit three Classified Growth châteaux, taste at least six wines, and explore a medieval village founded in the 9th century. This full-day tour focuses on Right Bank Merlot-based blends at some of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates.

Meet your guide at the Monument aux Girondins (easy directions from the station provided) for the scenic drive to Saint-Émilion. Start with a walking tour of the ancient village, then visit your first Classified Growth domaine for aperitifs and tastings. Enjoy a picnic lunch with wine at another château, followed by an abbreviated tasting class at a small estate.

Your afternoon includes tastings with food pairings at a third Classified Growth property. Back in Bordeaux by late afternoon, you’ll have time to explore the acclaimed Cité du Vin wine museum or enjoy an early dinner before your 6:00 p.m. return train to Paris.

Bordeaux Wine Tour: Visit the charming village of St. Emilion.

Stay Longer in Bordeaux

Typically, you leave Paris around 7:00 a.m. and return train leaves around 6:00 p.m. Prefer more time? We can schedule a later train so you can enjoy dinner or additional sightseeing in Bordeaux. Or, consider our Bordeaux Overnight trip for an extended stay.

How does the Bordeaux wine tour differ from your Burgundy wine tour?

Bordeaux focuses on the prestigious Saint-Émilion region, famous for Merlot-based blends and Right Bank wines. You’ll visit grand châteaux and taste structured, age-worthy reds at Classified Growth properties. Burgundy emphasizes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from smaller, family producers. Bordeaux offers castle grandeur and formal tastings, while Burgundy provides intimate, terroir-focused experiences. Both are world-class, but Bordeaux suits those who love bold reds and impressive estates.

What’s the train journey from Paris to Bordeaux like?

The high-speed TGV makes this trip remarkably comfortable—just 2 hours from Paris Montparnasse station to Bordeaux, traveling at speeds up to 200 mph. The train offers spacious seats, power outlets, a café car for coffee and snacks, and large windows to watch the French countryside blur by. WiFi is free in all classes (though connection quality can vary). First-class includes wider seats with more legroom and a 2+1 seating configuration instead of 2+2.

It’s far more relaxing than flying when you factor in airport time, and you arrive right in Bordeaux’s city center, just a short tram ride away from your meeting point.

More Bordeaux Wine Tour FAQ’s

This tour perfectly suits all levels! Your guide explains Bordeaux basics like Left Bank versus Right Bank, what makes Saint-Émilion special, and how to taste wine properly—all without pretension. Beginners love learning why Bordeaux commands such prestige, while enthusiasts appreciate accessing Classified Growth estates and comparing different terroirs. The only requirement is curiosity about wine.

Many châteaux and wine estates in Bordeaux close on Mondays for cellar maintenance and staff rest days—it’s a long-standing French tradition. Some properties also use Mondays for bottling or racking wine without visitor interruptions. This industry-wide practice ensures the estates you visit Tuesday through Sunday can provide their best experience with full staff and properly prepared tasting rooms.

Absolutely! Classified Growth estates offer wines at better prices than US retailers, often including vintages unavailable abroad. Most châteaux ship directly to the US . Your guide helps with shipping paperwork. Alternatively, you can pack a few bottles in your luggage. The small estate visit often offers exceptional values on wines you’ll never find outside France.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

Due to the small group aspect of all of our tours, our cancellation policy is as follows. More than 7 days before tour date – 100% refundable; from 7 to 3 days before tour date – 50% refundable; less than 3 days – non-refundable. If cancelling please contact us as soon as possible to ensure we can credit you properly.

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Why we love Bordeaux – After a busy time in Paris, I took the train to Bordeaux. I took a breath and thought “wow, this is a beautiful place”. With a direct train just two hours each way, a trip from Paris to Bordeaux for wine tasting is a perfect addition to a France vacation. – John