Spring 2026 Bordeaux

You'll arrive in Paris this morning at Charles de Gaulle Airport, rested from your overnight flight and ready to begin. After clearing customs, you'll take a taxi into the city for lunch at one of Paris's most iconic brasseries. One of our team will meet you there.

This is where your journey begins — a leisurely lunch of classic French fare, people-watching, and meeting some of your fellow travelers as they arrive from across the U.S.

At 14:30h, private car service will bring you all to Gare Montparnasse for your first-class train to Bordeaux. Glide through the French countryside, arriving at Gare Saint-Jean, where the Maison Meritage team will meet you and whisk you into the heart of Bordeaux.

We'll stroll through old Bordeaux, stretch our travel legs, and then settle into your boutique residence in the Saint-Pierre quarter before a welcome dinner at a chef-driven gem that sets the tone for the days ahead.

Wake to rooftops and the scent of fresh coffee. After a relaxed breakfast, we'll all explore Bordeaux together — from Les Halles de Bacalan for a lively market lunch to La Cité du Vin, where wine history, innovation, and architecture converge.

Return to refresh at your residence, then wander the Public Gardens, to relax into your environment on the way to an intimate dinner with some of Bordeaux's rising culinary stars.

Dinner with intimate individual bookings as preferred, finding balance between small group travel and your own intimate moments as a couple.

Begin at the local Marché, then lunch at La Tupina, a classic Michelin experience. Visit a historic château and its gardens before continuing to the estate near Saint-Émilion.

Dinner on-premise with your hosts Natalie & Olivier — welcome to your countryside home for the next several days.

Breakfast family-style in residence opens a day unlike any other — a round of golf at one of France's premier courses, surrounded by châteaux and vineyards just outside of Saint-Émilion.

For those who don't golf, the morning is yours — explore the village, relax at the residence, or enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant.

That evening, dinner at L'Atmosphere — a well-known local haunt beloved by winemakers and visitors alike.

Morning brings us to Libourne, where we visit the boulangerie and stroll the open-air market. Oysters and Picon bières are a must before we return to our residences for an afternoon of leisure and creativity.

As evening falls, we'll prepare communal meals from our market treasures — an unforgettable night of wine, laughter, and shared hospitality under the lovely long days of Printemps in France.

Travel to the golden hills of Sauternes for formal tour and tasting at a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate. Long lunch at La Chapelle at Château Guiraud, lawn games and relaxation among the vines.

Light dinner and peaceful evening back at the residence.

Breakfast together, then off to the coast! We'll take the train to Arcachon, where seaside charm and salt air await. Enjoy a Michelin-starred lunch, followed by a private historic boat ride on the bay.

Sip an apéritif at Le Corniche as the sun sets over the Dune du Pilat.

Spend the night in Arcachon — a romantic seaside escape, free to explore and dine along the coast. Wake to the sound of the sea and enjoy a leisurely morning before returning to the countryside.

Return from Arcachon and explore Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. TukTuk ride through vineyards and cellars, lunch at a treasured bistro overlooking the village.

Visit the Monolithic Church and tastings at ETS Martin. The grand finale: a masterful dinner at La Cadène.

After breakfast, depart for Bordeaux's Gare Saint-Jean to board your first-class train back to Paris. Check into final accommodations, then take an evening Bateaux Mouches cruise on the Seine from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame.

Dinner and soufflé at one of our favorite classic brasseries — a quintessential Parisian finale. Additional nights in Paris are your option.

Take a taxi to the airport for your flight home — or continue your adventure with an extended Paris stay.

Whichever path you choose, you'll leave with a heart full of connection, a deeper understanding of France, and a renewed sense of joie de vivre.