The Hotels
This year, we are offering a choice of 4 hotels; The Mercure Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck, the Bayonne Etche Ona, the Burdigala and the Regent Grand.

Mercure Hotel Meriadeck

Mercure Hotel Meriadeck3 grapesOFFICIAL RATING 3* • GRAPE ESCAPES RATING 3 • 194 ROOMS Mercure Hotel Meriadeck room
ROOMS: A/C ● TELEPHONE • SATELLITE TV • PHONE • MINIBAR • INTERNET •
Hotel: Laundry service, Safe deposit, Bar, Small Restaurant, Fax / Photocopying, Disabled access.

The Mercure Hotel Meriadeck is located close to the historic centre of Bordeaux within the business district. The main tourist attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are a few minutes walk from the hotel. The staff provide an excellent service and this hotel represents very good value accommodation.


 

 

Bayonne Etche Ona

Bayonne Etcha Ona3 grapesOFFICIAL RATING 3* • GRAPE ESCAPES RATING 3 • 63 ROOMS
ROOMS: TV • SATELLITE • PHONE • HAIRDRYER • INTERNET • MINIBAR • SAFE • EN-SUITE • TROUSER PRESSBayonne Etcha Room
Hotel: Air Conditioning, Laundry service, 24 hour room service, Lift, fax / photocopying

The hotel is situated in 2 historic buildings and has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. The hotel is situated on a quiet street, just 1 minutes walk away from the centre of the city with all its restaurants, bars and other amenities. The multi lingual staff are friendly and welcoming.

 

The Burdigala

The Burdigala Hotel4 grapesOFFICIAL RATING 4* • GRAPE ESCAPES RATING 4 • 83 ROOMS
ROOMS: A/C ● TELEPHONE • SATELLITE TV • PHONE • MINIBAR • INTERNET •Burdigala Bedroom
Hotel: Laundry service, safe deposit, Bar, Restaurant, Fax / Photocopying, Disabled access, shops, room service, lift, parking, car rental desk.

From the moment you enter this hotel, the atmosphere of calm opulence greets you. The hotel is well decorated, and exhibits many traditional features like wood panelling. The restaurant offers an array of mouth watering dishes and an extensive selection of wines. All rooms are air conditioned and well presented. The hotel is situated in the business district but within an easy walk of the historic centre. All staff speak English.


Regent Grand


Regent Bordeaux5 grapesOFFICIAL RATING 4*Luxe • GRAPE ESCAPES RATING 5 • 150 ROOMS ROOMS: A/C • SATELLITE TV • PHONE • MINIBAR ● HAIRDRYER ● TROUSER PRESS ● SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
Hotel: Spa, swimming pool, fitness equipment, 3 bars, restaurant, Laundry service, safe deposit, Fax / Photocopying, Disabled access, shops, room service, lift, valet parking.

The Regent Bordeaux has recently undergone a complete renovation and restoration to bring it back to its former glory. The result is a truly luxurious and elegant hotel, set right in the centre of the city, opposite the Grand Theatre and the Opera House. All rooms give delightful views across the city and guests have access to the excellent spa. The hotel offers everything that you would expect from a hotel in this class.

Dates - Medoc and St Emilion Tours
This trip is running between the 2nd - 5th July 2009. As with all our trips, the emphasis is on making the ideal trip for you, so you can add nights as you wish. If you wish to extend your trip, we will provide you with details of the local area and additional places that are of interest to visit, along with restaurant recommendations.

1855 Classic Claret Dates
There are three trips for 2009, running between the 2nd - 5th April , 29th – 31st May and 23rd to 25th Ocotber. Please ring us for prices for this trip.

Grand Cru Tastings Tour Dates
There is one Grand Cru Tasting trip for 2009, running between the 15th and 17th May. Please ring us for prices for this trip.

Prices
The base price below is for the Medoc and St Emilion Tour, including 3 nights bed and breakfast in your chosen accommodation and 2 full day guided tours including transport in luxury mini coach, tastings, lunch and English speaking guide. Extra nights accommodation without tours are also available on request. All these prices are per person and based on 2 people sharing a twin/ double room.

Hotel / Room

Tour Price

Extra Night

Single Supplement

Superior - Mercure Meriadeck - April

£498

£41

£26

Elegant - Bayonne Etche Ona - Tradition Room

£574

£65

£35

Elegant - Bayonne Etche Ona - Prestige Room

£596

£72

£40

Luxury - Burdigala

£654

£91

£66

Luxury - Regent Grand

£838

£150

£125

Travel Options
Given the wide range of travel options, the base price doesn’t include any travel. The principle options are as follows:

  • Fly to Bordeaux - There are direct flights from Gatwick (British Airways), Luton (Easyjet), Manchester (BMI Baby), Birmingham (BMI Baby), Bristol (Easyjet), Southampton (Flybe) and Dublin (Aer Lingus)
  • Travel by Eurostar and TGV (high speed train) - Bordeaux is around 3 hours from Paris by train giving a total journey time of around 6 ½ hours from London. Grape Escapes can book this for you if you wish – the supplement starts at £119 per person – the train prices increase as departure date nears so early booking is recommended. Best prices are available 4 months prior to date of travel
  • Brittany Ferries to St Malo or Caen. The drive from St Malo is around 4 ¾ hours hours and Caen is around 5 ½ hours from Bordeaux. Grape Escapes can book your ferry crossing if required. In particular, the overnight crossing from Portsmouth to St Malo is particularly recommended.

Places on these trips are strictly limited. To reserve your place, please contact us on 08456 430 860 or email info@grapeescapes.net