How much does it cost?

From £1,195 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,614 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Premier service between London and Paris with light meal and drinks, and TGV First Class rail between Paris and Bordeaux in both directions. Private taxi transfers between the two Paris stations are also included.

Is this an escorted tour?

No. Planet Rail tailors the itinerary for you, but there is no escort. You travel independently and have two full free days in Bordeaux to explore on your own.

Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday

Bordeaux by First Class Rail

London to Bordeaux in first-class rail comfort with three nights in the city centre.

Planet Rail designs this four-day independent rail journey from London to Bordeaux via Paris, tailored to your preferences but without an escort. You travel in Eurostar Standard Premier Class through the Channel Tunnel, then TGV First Class from Paris Montparnasse south to Bordeaux, with light meals and drinks served at your seat on both trains. On arrival in Bordeaux you settle into the four-star Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona de Bordeaux in the city centre. Days 2 and 3 are yours to explore at your own pace. The UNESCO World Heritage old town spreads across the Garonne's left bank with 18th-century neoclassical architecture; the Riverfront has been transformed from warehouses into bars and cafes; the Pont de Pierre bridge frames views across the water at dusk. The Musée d'Aquitaine, Musée des Beaux Arts, and Jardin Public with its botanical garden are all within reach on foot. On day 4 you return via TGV First Class to Paris and Eurostar Standard Premier to London. This suits couples and repeat rail travellers who value comfort and independent time.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,195 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

No guided arrival day; you make your own way from Bordeaux station to the hotel after the TGV arrives.
The itinerary describes exploration options but does not include admission to museums or organised activities; all visits are self-directed.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Bordeaux
London to Bordeaux
Board the Eurostar at London St Pancras International and travel through the Channel Tunnel to Paris at up to 186 mph, with a light meal and drinks served at your seat. From Paris Gare du Nord a private taxi transfers you to the Gare de Montparnasse for the TGV south to Bordeaux. On arrival make your way to the highly-rated Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona de Bordeaux (4 star) in the city centre for a three-night stay.
Day 2overnight: Bordeaux
Exploring Bordeaux
Two full days to discover Bordeaux. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage old town, renowned as an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble of the 18th century, and the Riverfront where old warehouses have become jaunty bars and cafes, leading to the impressive Pont de Pierre with spectacular views across the river and quayside at dusk.
Day 3overnight: Bordeaux
Exploring Bordeaux
The Place de la Bourse marks the heart of the old town centre; stroll the ancient streets of bistros, boutiques and vintage shops. Visit the Musée d'Aquitaine and Musée des Beaux Arts, or relax in the Jardin Public with its botanical garden and Natural History Museum framed by honey-coloured 18th century townhouses.
Day 4rail
Bordeaux to London - Homeward bound
After breakfast return to Bordeaux station for the First Class TGV journey north to Paris Montparnasse. A private taxi transfers you to the Gare du Nord, where you join the Eurostar with a light meal and drinks in your Standard Premier Class seat, returning to London St Pancras International.
Meals: breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board the Eurostar at London St Pancras and travel through the Channel Tunnel at up to 186 mph with light meal and drinks served in Standard Premier Class, then TGV First Class from Paris Montparnasse to Bordeaux.
Day 2Explore the Pont de Pierre bridge with its spectacular views across the Garonne river and quayside at dusk, or wander the Riverfront where converted warehouses now house bars and cafes.
Day 3Discover the Place de la Bourse in the 18th-century old town centre, visit the Musée d'Aquitaine or Musée des Beaux Arts, or stroll the Jardin Public with its botanical garden framed by honey-coloured townhouses.

Included

Eurostar Standard Premier service between London and Paris with light meal and drinks served at your seat
First Class rail travel on the TGV between Paris and Bordeaux
Private taxi transfers between the stations in Paris
3 nights at the Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona de Bordeaux (4 star)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,195 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,614 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Premier service between London and Paris with light meal and drinks, and TGV First Class rail between Paris and Bordeaux in both directions. Private taxi transfers between the two Paris stations are also included.
Is this an escorted tour?: No. Planet Rail tailors the itinerary for you, but there is no escort. You travel independently and have two full free days in Bordeaux to explore on your own.