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

 

 

budget

Cost Estimates

camp fees

US$1,590.00 / US$990.00 (non-fencers)
Inclusive of fencing training, wine tasting, all lunches, dinners (except for first and last night), transportation to and from hotel/training venue.
A non-refundable US$300.00 deposit is required to register, with full amount to be paid upon confirmation of registration.

 

Flight

US$1,300.00

 

Accommodation

US$1064.00

 

save your seat

Register

Registration is open from now till August 14.

Save your seat with a non-refundable US$300.00 pre-registration fee, payable on this site itself, or you could choose to pay the full cost of US$1,590.00 immediately.

Click on the button below to be directed to the registration page!