3-Day Private Bordeaux and Cognac Trip

Get to know the enchanting Cognac and Bordeaux regions

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Tour Both Bordeaux and Cognac

Three days exploring southwestern France’s legendary drinks. Start in Cognac with tours at major houses like Hennessy or Rémy Martin, plus smaller family producers showing traditional distillation methods. Then to St. Émilion for classified growth château visits and wine tastings in the medieval village. Two nights in 4-star hotels (François Premier in Cognac, Hotel de Seze in Bordeaux), with time to explore Bordeaux’s waterfront and wine museum. Return to Paris by TGV.

3-Night Bordeaux and Cognac Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Cognac Discovery

Arrive in Bordeaux and meet your driver/guide at the airport or Saint Jean station. Head out on a private, full-day Cognac tour, featuring a major house like Remy-Martin, Hennessy, or Martell, followed by a visit to a family-run estate. Learn about the production process and indulge in guided tastings, with time set aside for lunch on your own. Note: Let us know your cognac house preference at booking — we’ll arrange based on availability.

Afterward, check into the François Premier 4* (or similar) on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure, and spend the night in Cognac.

Day 2: Immersive Experience in the Heart of Cognac

Begin your day with breakfast before checking out and heading into the lesser-known side of the Cognac region. Explore small, family-run estates and enjoy exclusive tastings of exceptional Cognacs, some aged over 40 years. Engage with the families behind the craft—often suppliers to the big houses—and learn the intricacies of cognac-making, from grape cultivation to distillation. Break for a leisurely lunch (not included) between visits.

By late afternoon, return to Bordeaux and settle into the Hotel de Seze 4* (or similar), where breakfast is included the following morning. Spend your evening at leisure, whether sampling the local cuisine or relaxing at the hotel, surrounded by the charm of this vibrant city.

Day 3: Saint-Émilion Wine Tour and Departure

Enjoy breakfast, then check out before embarking on a 4-hour private wine tour to Saint-Émilion. Explore a local château’s Merlot wines, tour the UNESCO-listed village with its sweeping vineyard views, and return to your hotel for a free afternoon. Consider visiting the Cité du Vin for wine history, sensory experiences, and a glass of wine high above Bordeaux.

This itinerary seamlessly blends luxury, culture, and exclusive encounters, ensuring an unforgettable journey through southern France’s premier wine and Cognac regions.

About Your Hotels in Bordeaux and Cognac

As a thriving wine destination, hotels in the region are a cut above.  We work with the wonderful Hôtel de Seze, Le Boutique Hôtel, François Premier and the Hôtel de Tourny, among others. All 4-star.  5-star accommodations available upon request. 

If traveling during harvest season (September through October) we recommend booking by June or July to assure you get your chosen Cognac visits.

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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What Other Bordeaux Tours do You Offer?

We also offer a great day trip to Bordeaux for those staying in Paris focused on either wine or food.

A shortened Bordeaux overnight is also available.

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