Virgin Voyages' guide to Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France
Le Verdon is the gateway to France’s iconic Bordeaux: a highly walkable city offering picturesque architecture, a verdant 31-acre tree-ladened Place des Quinconces — and of course over 6,000 wineries that span over 270,000 acres.
The gateway to Bordeaux
A picturesque port city with breathtaking views, lighthouses, sprawling biking and hiking trails, historic battlefield sites, and opportunities for various outdoor and ocean-based activities, Le Verdon has a lot to offer – although, its known best for being the gateway to one of the most beautiful cities (and regions) in the entire world – Bordeaux.
So, whether you’re looking to spend your time here seeing the various art exhibitions, perusing the town square, indulging in culinary delights that are synonymous with the area or touring some of the most nutrient-rich vineyards in the world, the only feeling you’re guaranteed NOT to feel in Bordeaux is bordeauxm.
Shore Excursions
Find Your Bliss in Bordeaux
Exhilarating architecture, sprawling vineyards & wondrous walking tours
City of Royan Walking Tour
Easily reachable by ferry from Le Verdon port, Royan is located on the right bank of the impressive Gironde Estuary. Completely leveled by Allied air bombings in 1945, this uniquely developed city has become known for its modern architecture and urbanism juxtaposed with white sand beaches and eclectic shops. You’ll go on a walking tour of the city with a local guide before enjoying free time to peruse the shops and enjoy a bite to eat before returning to Le Verdon.
Immersive Bordeaux Wine Experience
After a scenic two-hour drive from Le Verdon where you’ll stop along the way for some free-time to shop or eat, you'll arrive at La Cité du Vin, or, in English, Bordeaux New Wine Museum. Here you’ll go on a self-guided tour through the 20 themed spaces that convey the culture of wine through an immersive setting. No matter your wine knowledge, the innovative technological tool that’ll assist you through your tour will make you an expert in no time. Finally, take in the views before returning.
Bits of Bordeaux
Take a 2-hour journey to Bordeaux from La Verdon along the famous Route des Châteaux taking in the sprawling scenic views along the way. Once arriving in town you’ll take a short bus ride pointing out all the landmarks and sights Bordeaux offers, from Gambetta Square and the Grand Theater to the Quinconces Square Allées de Tourny, your meeting point. Spend your day seeing the sights and indulging in the bites, or take a short optional guided walking tour before returning to La Verdon.
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Shore Excursions
Médoc Vineyards Tour
Tour the flawlessly designed vineyards that call the Médoc wine region home and learn how its made before tasting it for yourself.
DISCOVER MORE SHORE THINGSA port city that opens up to one of the most famous places on Earth, La Verdon is a stunning entryway to arguably the most iconic wine country in the world – Bordeaux. A highly walkable city, spend your time here touring the storybook-like architecture that envelops this classic city, witness the verdant 31-acre tree-ladened vision of Place des Quinconces, explore the various foods of Bordeaux at Les Halles de Bacalan – and of course tour and taste as many of the over 6,000 wineries that span over 270,000 acres as you can.
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