BORDEAUX

Day 1 - 3

World-renowned for its incredible wines and loved for its grand architecture, visitors are sure to fall in love with Bordeaux. Its UNESCO-listed centre boasts a picturesque blend of Gothic cathedrals, churches and towers, sprawling squares, 18th century mansions and contemporary buildings that house museums and galleries, and foodies will delight at the city’s range of excellent eateries, cafes and bars. A trip to Bordeaux wouldn’t be complete without visiting its rolling vineyards, where you can sample local specialities in historic châteaux.

SAINT-ÉMILION

Day 3 - 4

Saint-Émilion is a small wine town located 35 km (22 mi) northeast of Bordeaux, between Libourne and Castillon-la-Bataille in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of Southwestern France. It is a medieval town in the Gironde department and stands magnificently on top of the hill overlooking the Dordogne valley. The town is an incredible open-air museum with a medieval atmosphere and has many bars, restaurants and wine shops to explore. The most surprising remains are probably its underground monuments: a unique monilithic church, and more than 70 hectares of underground excavations.

LA ROCHELLE

Day 4 - 6

La Rochelle is a city dating from the 9th century in the department of Charente-Maritime, France. From the 14th to 17th century, it was France's leading port for trade across the Atlantic to Canada and the French West Indies. It's often called "la ville blanche" (the white city) for its limestone buildings: they're handsome in any weather, but brilliant when the sun shines down from a big blue Atlantic sky. The city is centred around the old port, Vieux Port, with three great defensive towers. 3 km south, Les Minimes is a new area built on reclaimed land. La Rochelle is linked by a bridge to the resort island of Île de Ré, some 30 km long. Other islands are Île d'Aix, Île d'Oleron (usually accessed by road via Rochefort), and the one you've seen on TV, Fort Boyard.

ROCAMADOUR

Day 6 - 8

Perched on a clifftop overlooking the lush surroundings of the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy, Rocamadour is a charming village boasting a rich history. Best known as an ancient pilgrimage site, today visitors can marvel at its impressive cliffside sanctuary and the imposing medieval Château. Its evocative narrow lanes are home to cosy cafes, traditional restaurants and speciality shops, and nearby you'll find a bird park as well as a monkey forest.

BIARRITZ

Day 8 - 10

The seaside town of Biarritz has long been a favourite for summer getaways on the southwest coast of France, once the destination of choice for Napoleon III and his wife Eugénie and nowadays the country’s surf capital. Its charming centre is home to elegant 19th century villas and art deco facades, boasting museums, churches and even a casino, though the highlight is, without a doubt, the long sandy beaches. Whether you want to catch some waves, relax on golden sands or enjoy the thriving food and nightlife scene, Biarritz will not disappoint.

BORDEAUX

Day 10 - 10

World-renowned for its incredible wines and loved for its grand architecture, visitors are sure to fall in love with Bordeaux. Its UNESCO-listed centre boasts a picturesque blend of Gothic cathedrals, churches and towers, sprawling squares, 18th century mansions and contemporary buildings that house museums and galleries, and foodies will delight at the city’s range of excellent eateries, cafes and bars. A trip to Bordeaux wouldn’t be complete without visiting its rolling vineyards, where you can sample local specialities in historic châteaux.