Great Rail Journeys
Biarritz & Bordeaux Cruise
Ten-day escorted French trip pairing rail travel with a Bordeaux river cruise
10 daysfrom $4,005
40% rail
Tailor Made Rail · Tailor-made independent rail holiday
France's Atlantic Coast
Discover historic settlements and lovely seascapes along the west coast of France on this 9-day holiday, taking in the famous wine-growing centre Bordeaux and the ports of La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-de-Luz on the Bay of Biscay.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: La Rochelle
London to La Rochelle
Morning Eurostar from London St Pancras via Calais to Paris, metro transfer to Gare Montparnasse, then a high-speed TGV to La Rochelle, arriving late afternoon.
- Day 2overnight: La Rochelle
La Rochelle
Explore 'la Ville Blanche', its old port, medieval harbour towers, or take a boat trip to the Napoleonic Fort Boyard.
- Day 3overnight: La Rochelle
La Rochelle
Optional day trip to the Ile de Re.
- Day 4overnight: Bordeaux
La Rochelle to Bordeaux via Bergerac
A deliberately meandering journey with an optional hour or two in the Dordogne towns of Sarlat and Bergerac; direct services are also available on request.
- Day 5overnight: Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Explore Bordeaux's wine culture and its 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage city centre, with an optional cruise on the River Garonne or a visit to the botanical gardens.
- Day 6overnight: Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Second day in Bordeaux.
- Day 7overnight: Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
A journey of just over 2 hours down the coast to the Basque resort of Saint-Jean-de-Luz for a 3-night stay.
- Day 8overnight: Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Relax on the sheltered beaches, or cross to the sister town of Ciboure via the Pont Charles de Gaulle or the summer ferries.
- Day 9overnight: Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Second full day at leisure in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
- Day 10rail
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to London
Direct train north to Paris, crossing to the Gare du Nord for the Eurostar back to the UK.
Included
- Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
- 9 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
