Perhaps a few. Located between the wine and brandy cities of Bordeaux and Cognac, this five-star countryside hotel sits on 20 acres of quiet greenery.

Imagine the most rose-colored, idyllic scene in a movie, where characters are strolling through picture-perfect vineyards in a countryside full of rolling hills and charming estates. Something like ...

Take in Bordeaux’s elegant, 18th-century architecture and broaden your wine knowledge at La Cité du Vin, a fascinating, interactive museum. Spend a pleasant day in the vineyard-lined Bordeaux ...

Deep in the Bordeaux countryside, Chateau du Grand Moueys is a sprawling 170-hectare expanse of vineyards and forest. At its center, a neo-gothic castle with turrets and crenellated walls, bring ...

You can take a high-speed direct train to Paris from Bordeaux and arrive in just 2 hours, and you can easily visit many of the towns in the surrounding countryside in just 20-30 minutes.

'In the countryside things are more decentralised, but now it's easier for visitors to get around.' The upgrades in Bordeaux have occurred in time to receive more tourists, including those from Asia.