Situated in South West France Bordeaux is just a 3 hours train ride away from Pairs.  From London you can be in Bordeaux in just 6 h 30 m, with the Eurostar, and TGV via Paris prices start at £49.50.
 
Bordeaux is a wine lovers paradise with more vineyards than you can cram into your visit along with many historic houses dating back centuries for travellers to explore and enjoy. Local restaurants serve some of the finest foods in France with oysters and eels the specialities all washed down of course with a bottle of Medoc!

St Emilion in Bordeaux is famous with foodies and wine experts; experience wine from centuries old vineyards, original macaroons and Périgold truffles.

Why not do as the Bordelaise do, and enjoy a taste of the Atlantic with a glass of citrusy sauvignon Blanc which perfectly complements the famous Arachon oysters at the marché des Chartons.

Culture vultures should not miss the opportunity to visi the ruined Roman amphitheatre Palais Gallein, the Gothic Cathèdral St-Andrè and the Grosse Cloche medieval town hall.  And don’t forget to pay a visit to the St Michael quarters for some antique hunting.

As dusk falls the trendiest place in Bordeaux to head for nightclubs, bistros and bars is Garonne district alternatively visit floated nightclubs and converted warehouses in the renovated docks of Bassins á flot.