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Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · Arcachon Bay
A little planning.
Plenty of freedom.
From Palanquey, shape your stay around vineyards, heritage and coastal horizons. Choose one discovery at a time, with the pleasure of returning to the peace of the house each evening.
Plan your 2, 3 or 4 days ↓
It all starts around the house
The village.
The vines.
And time to enjoy them.
The alleys of Saint-Émilion and the landscapes of its UNESCO-listed Jurisdiction set the tone for the first days. A winery visit by appointment, a walk or a bike ride: the discovery can be prepared according to your desires.
Explore the vineyard & bike rides ↗A day in the city · Day 3
Bordeaux,
along the waterfront.
After the vines, change the pace. The districts of the old Bordeaux, the facades of the Place de la Bourse and the quays of the Garonne invite you to discover the city on foot.
Leave a day to explore the historic centre and its UNESCO-listed setting, stop at a café terrace and follow the river. In the evening, return to the open horizons of Palanquey.
A distance guide: around 55 km each way to Place de la Bourse, depending on your route. Plan your arrival and parking.
Head for the coast · Day 4
Arcachon Bay,
its villages
and oysters.
An excursion to change the landscape: discover Arcachon, then choose a neighboring oyster port, such as Larros in Gujan-Mestras. The cabins, the docks and the meeting with the producers give this day another flavor.
Before setting out for an oyster tasting, check opening hours and leave time for a walk. These are suggestions, not a package: visits and meals must be arranged separately.
Another shore, another day
Cap Ferret.
See further.
The Lège-Cap-Ferret peninsula offers another way to experience Arcachon Bay. Explore L’Herbe and Le Canon through their cabins, lanes and views over the water. The lighthouse is a landmark for planning your day; check opening arrangements for the places you would like to visit.
Choose this shore as an alternative to Arcachon and neighboring ports. You will enjoy the getaway more by avoiding trying to cram everything into one day.
Arcachon and Cap Ferret are reached by different routes. Traffic, especially in season, can significantly affect journey times.
At your own pace
Two days, three days
or a little more.
Begin with the village and vineyards. Add Bordeaux, then choose a day on Arcachon Bay. The itinerary adapts to the length of your stay.
- The village, at your own paceWander through Saint-Émilion, take an underground tour booked through the tourist office, then return to the peace of Palanquey.
- The vines, then the spaVisit a wine estate by appointment. In the afternoon, return to the indoor pool and enjoy a treatment booked in advance.
- Bordeaux, along the waterfrontStroll through the old Bordeaux, discover the Place de la Bourse and walk along the banks of the Garonne. A day of heritage and discoveries, before returning to the calm of Palanquey.
- Arcachon Bay: villages and oystersChoose one shore of Arcachon Bay: Arcachon and a nearby oyster port, or the villages of the Cap Ferret peninsula. Plan a walk and an oyster tasting around opening hours, then return to Palanquey.
Before leaving
Reserve the essentials.
Keep the rest open.
Book your accommodation first, then the visits and treatments that matter to you. Leave space between appointments and plan your travel. Our concierge can help organise your days around your interests and availability.
From Sainte-Colombe, allow around 115 km each way to Arcachon, depending on your route. Distances are guides, not guarantees of journey time.
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