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Food and wine are deeply ingrained in the culture of both France and Spain. Imagine lingering outside your French villa in the summer with Coq au Vin and a Beaujolais, or a fireside cassoulet and a Bandol in the winter. In the city, you can enjoy a glass a chablis and a quiche lorraine in a streetside bistro. And let's not forget the fromage! In Spain, we drink cava and rioja and eat tapas (including navajas, tortilla de patatas, gazpacho and fabada asturiana) and a huge pan of paella. On vacation, meals are best enjoyed over time, with good friends with laughter!
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Day 6-7: Visit the Left Bank of Bordeaux
We've seen the left bank and today we shall visit the right. After checking out of your hotel, you will enjoy a private guided tour in the Right Bank area, visiting a fantastic winery in Saint Emilion followed by a delicious lunch and free time to visit this charming town. Then our driver guide will take you to Montignac-Lascaux where you will stay in the gorgeous Hôtel de Bouilhac.
Day 8-9: Valley of the 5 Chateaux
Today, a driver/guide will take you on a private tour around the Valley of the 5 Chateaux. It will include a visit to a producer of culinary delights (including black truffles if in season) and end the guided portion of your day with lunch, tasting these sublime delicacies accompanied by local wine.
Day 10: Depart from Bordeaux
Today is a travel day. Back to Bordeaux. You will have an opportunity to take an historical tour of Bordeaux city, classified on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Visits and tastings at three local producers (canelé, cured meat shop and a cheese shop.)
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This itinerary is part of our ongoing series on travel to France. Looking for more travel inspo? Check out the first part of my itinerary, 10-Day Foodie Trip to Spain and France, Part 1.