DESTINATION
AUGUST 21ST - 27th
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Bordeaux has an established reputation as the world's capital for wine. Unsurprisingly so, since Bordeaux wine has been in production since the 8th century. The region's wine industry rakes in 14.5 billion euros each year.
But of course, Bordeaux attracts more than the flock of wine enthusiasts. The city oozes charm - it has the highest number of preserved historical buildings of any city in France after Paris.
This would be F&FW's 7th trip to Bordeaux, so you can bet we know all the gems that the city has to offer. Highlights of this trip will include visits to:
Historical Saint Emilion
Château de Roquetaillade
Route des Châteaux
Château Beychevelle
Trip
Itinerary
DAY 1: Sunday, 20 August
Arrival & Hotel Check-in
DAY 2: Monday, 21 August
09:30 - 12:00 : Fencing Training
12:45 - 14:00 : Lunch
14:00 - 17:00 : Fencing Training - Line Drills
20:00 - 21:30 : Optional Dinner at "La Terrasse Saint Pierre"
DAY 3: Tuesday, 22 August
09:30 - 12:00 : Fencing Training
12:00 - 13:00 : Quick Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 : Visit of Saint Emilion
16:00 - 16:30 : Aperitif at Cloître des Cordeliers
19:00 - 21:00 : Dinner at St. Christophe des Bardes
DAY 4: Wednesday, 23 August
10:30 - 12:00 : Fencing Training
12:45 - 13:45 : Lunch
15:00 - 17:30 : Visit of Château de Roquetaillade
17:30 - 18:00 : Depart to Martillac
18:00 - 19:30 : Visit and Wine Tasting at Château Haut Nouchet
19:30 - 21:30 : Dinner at "La Table du Lavoir"
DAY 5: Thursday, 24 August
09:30 - 12:00 : Fencing Training
12:45 - 13:45 : Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 : Embark on the "Route des Château"
15:30 - 17:00 : Visit and Wine Tasting at Château Beychevelle
17:00 - 18:30 : Depart for Beach "Le Pin Sec"
18:30 - 19:00 : Depart for Saint Sauveur
19:00 - 21:00 : Dine in the Countryside
DAY 6: Friday, 25 August
Free & Easy.
DAY 7: Saturday, 26 August
08:00 - 15:00 : Fencing Tournament "Competition des vins de Bordeaux"
19:00 - 21:00 : Optional Dinner at "Brasserie Bordelaise"
DAY 6: Sunday, 27 August
11:00 - 15:00 : Debrief and Casse-croûte at "Marché des Chartrons"
The above itinerary is accurate as of 3 May, 2017.
Travel
Getting There
& About
Getting There
There are numerous airlines with routes connecting travellers from the US directly to Bordeaux's international airport. Between 18 - 27 flights connect Boston Logan International Airport to the Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
Travelling within Bordeaux
Transportation will be catered in the form of mini-busses to take campers to and from sites.
Book
Hotel
The hotel listed below is in close proximity to the training venue. Please let us have your travel dates so that we may make the necessary bookings on your behalf.
Mercure Bordeaux Centre Hotel
5 rue Robert Lateulade
33000 Bordeaux, France
Rates: Single Rooms €135, with complimentary breakfast