Departure port
Bordeaux
This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.
Getting there
Direct flights run from London and several UK regional airports. River ships moor on the elegant riverfront.
Airports
- Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD). about 1 hour 30 minutes from London, and about 30 minutes by road to the city
Before you sail
- See the Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau
- Visit the Cité du Vin
- Climb the tower of Saint-Michel
- Stroll along Rue Sainte-Catherine
Typical daytime highs
- Spring. Typical daytime highs around 17 to 21°C in spring (March to May).
- Summer. Typical daytime highs around 26 to 28°C in summer (June to August).
- Autumn. Typical daytime highs around 17 to 23°C in autumn (September to November).
- Winter. Typical daytime highs around 10 to 12°C in winter (December to February).
These are typical ranges, not a forecast.