Luxury Travel Guide: Bordeaux

Accommodation

$250-600 per night

Upscale hotels in historic buildings, luxury properties, château accommodations

Food & Dining

$100-250 per day

Michelin-starred restaurants, premium wine experiences, hotel fine dining, gourmet food tours

Transportation

$60-200 per day

Private transfers, luxury car rentals, helicopter tours, first-class train travel

Activities

$150-400 per day

Private wine tours, exclusive château experiences, premium cultural tours, luxury spa treatments

Shop at local food markets instead of tourist restaurants - typically 40-60% cheaper for meals

Use the efficient tram system instead of taxis - saves 70-80% on transportation costs

Book wine tours directly with smaller producers rather than through hotels - usually 30-50% less expensive

Visit free attractions like public gardens and riverside walks instead of paid tours

Stay slightly outside the historic center for accommodation savings of 25-40%

Eat lunch at bistros instead of dinner - same quality food typically costs 30-50% less

Purchase a museum pass if visiting multiple attractions - generally saves 20-35% over individual entries

Only dining in the tourist-heavy areas around major attractions - typically costs 100-150% more than neighborhood spots

Taking taxis for short distances instead of walking or using trams - can triple transportation costs

Booking wine tours last-minute through hotels - usually 40-70% more expensive than advance bookings

Eating every meal at restaurants instead of mixing in market food and picnics - can double daily food costs