Bordeaux Day Tour From Paris

This small-group day trip goes from Paris to Bordeaux by TGV. The train leaves Paris Montparnasse at about 7:00 a.m. and takes about two hours. Your guide meets you at the Monument aux Girondins on Place des Quinconces. The full day runs about 13 hours. The morning starts with a drive to Saint-Émilion and a walking tour of the medieval village, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You then visit a family-run estate for a cellar tour and tastings, with tips on how to taste like a professional. Lunch is a picnic of regional specialties at a Grand Cru Classé château, served with the estate's own wine, followed by a tasting. The day totals five to six tastings across two châteaux. You are back in Bordeaux by late afternoon for the return train at about 6:00 p.m. Groups are capped at 8 guests. Guide, all tasting fees, and the picnic lunch are included. The tour runs daily except Monday, April through October. Price is $245 per person, $465 with 2nd-class rail, or $555 with 1st-class rail.