Festival weekend planner
Bordeaux Primeurs Week — a 3-day weekend in Bordeaux
6–9 April. Bordeaux, France. 25 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Bordeaux
Land at Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Bordeaux Primeurs Week
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Direct château access is trade-only, but Bordeaux INDEX and Wine Lister host consumer-accessible events during the week. Accommodation prices triple — book 6 months ahead.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Bordeaux
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.
Where to stay
Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.
- Hotels in Bordeaux
Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.
- 4–5 star options near Bordeaux
Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.
- Apartments in Bordeaux
Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.
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One winery worth a detour
Chateau Pontet-Canet
WTG pickA biodynamic Fifth Growth producing wines at Super-Second quality — horses still plough the vineyards, making it one of Bordeaux's most compelling estate visits.
- Address
- 33250 Pauillac, France
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- EUR 50 · Guided tour and 3-wine tasting
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Le Petit Commerce
€€Beloved local seafood bistro near Place du Parlement, always bustling
Must try: Entrecôte bordelaise
More dining picks in Bordeaux →Practical
- Nearest airport
- Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)
- Mid-range daily budget
- ~€220/day for two
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Direct château access is trade-only, but Bordeaux INDEX and Wine Lister host consumer-accessible events during the week. Accommodation prices triple — book 6 months ahead.
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