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Bordeaux on the fast track!

Bordeaux on the fast track! - Bordeaux Wine Trails

Bordeaux – Paris in 2 hours!

Great news! Thanks to the high speed train due to start operations July 2nd from Paris, our beautiful city Bordeaux will soon only be a 2 hour train ride away from the nation’s capital.

For our friends in the UK, hop onto the Eurostar in London. And with only one quick changeover, you’ll be enjoying summer in Bordeaux!
For the rest of you coming from all around the world and landing in Paris, it will be a lot easier to reach our wonderful region without any added travel hassle.

Bordeaux has had a dramatic makeover in the past two decades. The most impressive addition being the Cité du Vin, a mega-museum opened last summer. It is dedicated to the global story of wine. Housed in an €81m glass building, the museum offers a mind-boggling array of interactive displays. Plus, it has a unique wine tastings on the top floor. So, grab a glass and admire the view on the city.

We invite you to visit our historic city, join a wine tour and discover the awe-inspiring vineyards and wines of Bordeaux. You should also take the opportunity to sunbathe at the local beaches whilst tasting oysters from the luxurious bay of Arcachon. Incredible wine, beautiful weather and the ultimate summer experience will make your trip unforgettable.

2.4 million visitors are expected on the line every year. The Parisian area already enjoy this shortbreak to enjoy Bordeaux’s wine culture and its locations next to the ocean. And what about the Brits?

Our team in Bordeaux Wine Trails is ready to introduce you to the plentiful French lifestyle. There for only one day? Then try our market tour, the meeting point is only 10 minutes from the train station.

See you soon in Bordeaux!

Read more about this news on Decanter.