You have checked into your Bordeaux hotel, unpacked and opened the curtains to that famous golden stone skyline. Now the question is: how do you get from here to the vineyards? This guide is designed for hotel guests who want a seamless, comfortable and stress-free experience from their door to the greatest wine estates in the world.
The transport challenge for hotel guests
Most of Bordeaux's finest hotels sit in or near the historic centre — the Intercontinental Grand Hôtel, the Seeko'o, the Burdigala, Les Sources de Caudalie in the Pessac-Léognan vineyards. Each has a different relationship with the city's transport network, and each presents different logistics for guests wanting to reach the wine country. What all of them share is the same challenge: getting to the vineyards comfortably, without designating a driver or navigating unfamiliar roads.
Intercontinental Bordeaux — Le Grand Hôtel
Located on the Place de la Comédie in the heart of the city, the Intercontinental is Bordeaux's most prestigious address. From here, BordeauxRide collects guests directly from the entrance and reaches Saint-Émilion in under 45 minutes, the Médoc appellations in under an hour, and the Sauternes in approximately 50 minutes. For guests attending the hotel's own wine events, we can coordinate transfers around the programme schedule.
Les Sources de Caudalie
This exceptional hotel and spa sits within the Château Smith Haut Lafitte estate in Martillac, already surrounded by Pessac-Léognan vines. For guests wishing to extend their wine exploration beyond the estate, BordeauxRide provides transfers to other appellations across the Gironde — Pomerol, Saint-Julien, Pauillac — and back to the airport or station at the end of the stay.
The Seeko'o Hotel
Bordeaux's most architecturally distinctive hotel faces the Garonne on the Left Bank. Its location makes it an ideal base for reaching both the city's restaurant scene and the wine country. BordeauxRide operates from this address for both city evening transfers and full-day vineyard excursions.
What a BordeauxRide vineyard transfer includes
Your chauffeur arrives at your hotel entrance at the agreed time. The vehicle — Tesla Model Y for up to four passengers, Mercedes V-Class for groups of up to eight — is waiting when you step outside. Your driver handles all the logistics, including timing between estates, local knowledge about which producers are worth visiting and flexible scheduling if you decide to stay longer at a particular château. At the end of the day, you are returned directly to your hotel.
A note for hotel concierges
BordeauxRide works directly with hotel concierge teams to coordinate transfers for their guests. If you are a concierge or guest services manager looking for a reliable, professional private transport partner for your vineyard excursion programme, we welcome the conversation. Contact us through bordeauxride.com.
Book your vineyard transfer from your hotel
Visit bordeauxride.com, enter your hotel address as the pickup point and select your destination. Your transfer is confirmed within minutes, with a named chauffeur and a fixed price.