Spring 2027 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. Desta will meet you there.

This is where your journey begins — a leisurely lunch of classic French fare, people-watching, and meeting 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 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.

Dining as a small group of 7 — five guests plus Desta and our guide/translator. Expect laughter, discovery, and the first toast of many shared memories.

Early to Marché du Capucins for butter, preserves, fresh eggs, flowers — this is France in Springtime. Walk through old Bordeaux, lunch at a classic bistro, then to the chateau.

Sunset dinner at one of the best countryside restaurants in all of France — welcome to your home for the next several days.

Breakfast family-style in residence opens a day of wine and amazing dining.

Travel to the golden hills of Sauternes for formal tour and tasting at a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, lunch in a beautiful setting, lawn games in the shadow of the chateau.

Peaceful evening at residence — wine-and-cheese exploration with hosts, or fireside conversation under the stars.

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 residence for an afternoon of leisure and creativity.

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

Take on Saint-Émilion, lunch at L'Atelier de Candale, guided walk through the village including underground cellars, grand tasting with guided purchasing.

Sunset apéritif overlooking the village, casual nosh at L'Atmosphere.

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, then walk the village and explore this historic coastal city.

Settle into our residence before a sunset dinner at Le Corniche overlooking the Dune du Pilat. Spend the night in Arcachon — free to explore, reflect, and savor the coast.

Wake in Arcachon for a day at the beach. Private boat cruise to the Island of the Birds with champagne and oysters on the water. Hike the Dune du Pilat — Europe's tallest sand dune — reward your efforts with incredible views.

Evening at leisure in Arcachon — one final night by the sea before our journey to Paris.

After breakfast, board the train directly from Arcachon to Paris. Check into our well-placed and easily accessible hotel — just out of the fray with fun neighborhood restaurants nearby.

One final dinner together at a favorite classic French brasserie with excellent soufflé — a quintessential Parisian finale. Additional nights in Paris are your option.

Take a taxi to the airport for your flight home — or extend your stay in Paris through Pas Perdu concierge service.

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.