Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool.
Meeting Location
St-Jean Train Station
ST-JEAN TRAIN STATION 33800 Bordeaux, France 33 5 56 91 64 70
Meet at Hall 3 just inside the station’s Belcier Euratlantique rear entrance (near the car rental area)
https://www.raileurope.com/en-us/destinations/stations/bordeaux-st-jean
Local Accommodations
Mercure Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint-Jean Hotel
28-30 Rue Tauzia 33800
Bordeaux, France
33 5 56 92 21 21 www.accorhotels.com
Getting There
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is the international airport of Bordeaux, in south-western France. It is situated in the city of Mérignac, 7.5 miles west of Bordeaux, within the region of the Gironde.
33700 Mérignac, France
+33 5 56 34 50 50
https://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
Other sights in the area
Weather
Visit the Weather Channel website for a seasonal chart for Bordeaux, France.
** The weather in Bordeaux may be different from the weather during the duration the tour. Please check your itinerary for specific weather key words. **
A Word From Our Founders
Since 1992, we at Escape Adventures have been blessed to shape and lead adventure travel vacations through some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in the world. Each successive season, our passion for adventure grows through memorable moments with our guests. Fresh air, faith, fitness and friends are the building blocks for our ventures, the treasured experiences that keep us moving forward. For those of you who have trekked and traveled with us over the past quarter century, Heather and I express our sincerest gratitude. The memories are priceless.For those who have yet to tour with us, we appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our family-run company and guiding principles of sustainability and adventure. Our portfolio specializes in Western North America and is rapidly growing internationally. Building on over 100 destinations, we cater to the full spectrum of active traveler, respective to fitness level and activity type. From road cyclist to mountain biker to electric biker, hiker, and multi-sport enthusiast, and from first-timer to friends and family groups of all ability levels, on behalf of our Escape Adventures family, we look forward to many new and exciting adventures with you.
With much gratitude, and happy trails,
Jared and Heather Fisher
Founders and Owner-Operators
Escape Adventures
Since 1992, we at Escape Adventures have been blessed to shape and lead adventure travel vacations through some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in the world. Each successive season, our passion for adventure grows through memorable moments with our guests. Fresh air, faith, fitness and friends are the building blocks for our ventures, the treasured experiences that keep us moving forward. For those of you who have trekked and traveled with us over the past quarter century, Heather and I express our sincerest gratitude. The memories are priceless.