Campervan hire in Bordeaux

Helpful tips for your trip to Bordeaux

If you want the best weather, the best time to visit the beautiful and popular area when you hire a campervan in Bordeaux is usually between May and October. As the days are longer, you also have a better chance to explore during that period.

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  Hiking

  There are many different times during the year that offer a great hiking experience in Bordeaux. However, for the best mixture of less rain and more pleasant temperatures that are not too hot, July, August, and even September are great months to visit.

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  Beach holidays

  While summer may seem like the obvious choice for visiting Bordeaux’s many beautiful beaches, if you are looking for a quieter time while enjoying nice weather, autumn is a great alternative—particularly during September and October.

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  Wineries

  The best time to visit Bordeaux to explore the many wineries in the region is during September and October, as this is harvest time. You can walk through many vineyards and taste ripened Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes during this time.

Best campervan routes from Bordeaux

One of the best ways to get the most rewarding trip when you book a motorhome for hire in Bordeaux is to hit the road and follow some of the region's most scenic routes. Below are some of the best.

Bordeaux to Beaune
If you are looking to get a great taster of what the wine is like in the wider Bordeaux region, then this route that covers 850km from Bordeaux to Beaune is necessary. Though it will take around 12 hours to cover the total distance of this route, it is better to take each section and spend some time marvelling at the countryside landscapes and wineries. Must-see stop-offs include St. Emilion, La Roque-Gageac, Millau, Gorges du Tarn, Le Puy-en-Velay and the last stop, Beaune.

Bordeaux to San Sebastian/Bilbao
Want to take the opportunity to explore the stunning Basque Country while also visiting Spain? Then, this 970km journey from Bordeaux to Bilbao or San Sebastian is a great option. Along the way, as you pass through Bergerac, Cahors, Toulouse, Biarritz, and San Sebastian/Bilbao, you travel through the mighty Pyrenees breathtaking Basque Country and get a real up-close glimpse of the spellbinding Iberian Peninsula.

Sites of interest and excursions in Bordeaux

Medoc Regional Natural Park
This impressive and expansive natural park covers more than 160,000 hectares, which encompasses a large percentage of the total area of the Medoc peninsula and borders the Gironde estuary in the east and the Atlantic in the west. Famous for the ecological diversity there, you can expect to explore various charming villages, beaches, vineyards, forests, coastal dunes, and marshes. Various beautiful creatures call its wetlands home, including deer, birds of prey and migratory birds.

Dune of Pilat
Dune du Pilat, or Grande Dune du Pilat, is the tallest structure in Europe. It is over 106.60 metres from sea level and 500 metres wide. The dune is a foredune which runs parallel to the shoreline. There are more than 2 million visitors to the dune every year.

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