Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region and highly coveted blend, 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.

 

 

Experiences:

 

•Wine tastings of Bordeaux – a unique opportunity to discover a selection of Bordeaux wines animated by a Bordeaux wine cellar while enjoying the beautiful vineyards and surrounding majestic landscapes.
•Enjoy French cuisine? Book one of the many foodie tours or visit any of the French markets, quaint cafés and Michelin rated restaurants for delectable delights.
•Tour the UNESCO-listed old city, which lies on a crescent-shaped meander in the Garonne, with its extraordinary 18th-century quays and squares, and fabulous civic buildings made from a beguiling honey-colored stone.
•Check out La Cité du Vin – an ultra-modern cultural centre is a celebration of all things wine.

 

Average temperatures in Bordeaux range from high of 77F to  low 50F during the September/October months.

Monte Carlo, Monaco (bonus trip, at dealer's expense)

As the world’s second-smallest country — only behind Vatican City — Monaco has plenty to offer visitors. Known for its classic casino (Casino de Monte-Carlo), its royal family and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco is where the rich come to play. Monte Carlo, Monaco’s most well-known area, is synonymous with luxury — from mega-yachts to designer stores, there’s nothing short of over-the-top glamour here. The city sits snuggly on the coast of southern France overlooking the gleaming Mediterranean Sea and is one of the premier destinations in Europe with its legendary luxury hotels, fine dining and rich history.

 

 

Experiences:

 

•Kick off your trip with a visit to the famed Casino de Monte-Carlo. The iconic 154-year-old casino is the grande dame of Monaco, a stately Belle Époque structure with a marble-paved atrium and room after room of beautiful frescoes, stained-glass windows and allegorical paintings.
•Walk through the city – you’ll discover the Musee Oceanographie (Oceanographic Museum) where explorer Jacques Cousteau was the director for over 30 years.  It has a wonderful aquarium with both tropical and Mediterranean species of marine life.
•Take a step back in time when you enter the roman-Byzantine style building (built with white stones from La Turbie in 1875) known as the Monaco Cathedral. The cathedral houses the burial places of past princes.
 

Temperatures in Monte Carlo average from high of 75F to low 61F during the September/October months.

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