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Photo: Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Castles·France
Saint-Émilion
UNESCO-listed medieval wine town in Bordeaux with Roman origins, underground churches and world-class Merlot.
⌬Saint-Émilion Grand Cru⌬Monolithic church⌬Old town⌬Hiking
Slow travel route·🇫🇷 France
Bordeaux Wine Route – 4-Day Itinerary
Saint-Emilion and Medoc Trail
Duration4 days
Stops2 stops
Best timeAutumn — vendanges harvest on both banks
CategoriesCastles · Wine Tasting
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Saint-ÉmilionPhoto: “1 saint-emilion pano 2016” by Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.
The itinerary
The stops.
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Photo: Reinhard Dietrich · CC BY-SA 4.0
Castles·France
Blanquefort
Small Bordeaux suburb town with a ruined medieval fortress and a Cru Bourgeois wine estate on the Garonne.
⌬Medieval fortress ruins⌬Médoc wine⌬Parc de Majolan⌬Hiking
The shape of it
Route map.
2 stops · 1 leg
Why this route
Highlights of this route.
01
UNESCO-listed vineyards and underground monolithic church at Saint-Émilion
Medieval limestone church carved directly into Saint-Émilion's hillside, surrounded by terraced UNESCO vineyards.
02
Right-bank tastings of Merlot-led grands crus
Merlot-dominated grands crus from historic right-bank estates with centuries-old cellars.
03
Médoc chateaux and left-bank cellar visits from Blanquefort
Left-bank classified growths accessed from Blanquefort, featuring grand château architecture and formal tastings.
04
Long vineyard cycle rides between estates
Pedal between Médoc estates through vine rows and gravel soils under open skies.
Book your experience
What's actually available to you.
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Regions on this route.
1 region
Photo: Henry Salomé · CC BY-SA 3.0
France31 destinations
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
This expansive region is the largest in France, boasting a stunning coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its diverse landscapes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine features the Pyrenees mountains, rolling vineyards, and historic towns. Bordeaux, the region's major city, is celebrated for its world-class wines, particularly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Other notable areas include the picturesque village of Saint-Émilion and the stunning Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe. The region's rich history is reflected in its architecture, with medieval castles and Roman ruins scattered throughout. Local markets offer artisan cheeses and fresh seafood, highlighting the region's culinary delights. Festivals celebrating wine and local culture are common, providing deeper insights into the area's heritage.
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- Photo: “1 saint-emilion pano 2016” by Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.
- Photo: “Majolan Grotte aussen” by Reinhard Dietrich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.
- Photo: “Rions Mairie” by Henry Salomé, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.