Margaux
+30 kmThe first of the great Médoc villages, with its classified châteaux.
Paris → Aquitaine via the A10
Paris to Bordeaux by private chauffeur
The Loire, Poitou, Saintonge and then the vineyards. With a chauffeur, Bordeaux is just the beginning: Saint-Émilion, the Médoc châteaux or the Arcachon basin are where the TGV stops.
Bordeaux
585
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Paris
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Bordeaux
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Bordeaux
- Distance
- 585 km
- Driving time
- 5h 40min
- Route
- A10
- Estimate
- €1,170
about €293 per person with 4 passengers
L’Aquitaine, from the Loire to the vineyards
We leave Paris through Porte d’Orléans onto the A10, known as L’Aquitaine. The motorway crosses the Beauce, bypasses Orléans and follows the Loire to Tours, then heads for Poitiers, Niort and Saintes before crossing the Garonne on the approach to Bordeaux.
Breaks fall naturally in Touraine, then near Futuroscope, a stop that families travelling with children love.
On arrival, the Bordeaux ring road (the rocade) can be busy at rush hour. We choose the way in according to your address: the historic centre, Chartrons, Mérignac or the right bank.
This route especially appeals to those who do not stop at Bordeaux: château visits in Saint-Émilion, Pomerol or the Médoc, holiday homes in Arcachon or Cap-Ferret. There, a car with driver has no competition.
Unique to this route
Beyond Bordeaux: vineyards and the ocean
The TGV stops at Saint-Jean station. The car carries on to the châteaux and the Arcachon Basin. Here are the extra distances from Bordeaux.
Saint-Émilion
+40 kmA medieval UNESCO World Heritage town surrounded by its vineyards.
Sauternes
+50 kmHome of the great sweet wines, south of Bordeaux.
Pauillac
+55 kmThe biggest names in the Médoc, along the estuary.
Arcachon
+65 kmThe basin, the Winter Town and the oyster farmers’ huts.
Dune du Pilat
+70 kmThe highest sand dune in Europe, a few minutes from Arcachon.
The road log
Paris → Bordeaux, kilometre by kilometre
km · Toll
Péage de Saint-Arnoult
A10 toll plaza in the Yvelines. Tolls are included in the quote.
km · Landmark
Orléans
Bypassing the city and reaching the Loire.
km · Rest stop
Tours
First break in Touraine, about 2h 15min after departure.
km · Rest stop
Futuroscope
Second break near Poitiers. Ideal with children.
km · Toll
Péage de Virsac
The last toll plaza before the Garonne. About 25 minutes left.
ParisBordeaux · 585 km
The route
Paris → Bordeaux on the map
585 kilometres via A10. The line on this map follows the route we take in normal traffic; it may vary with the time of day and road conditions.
Calendar
The best times to travel to Bordeaux
En primeur week
In spring, the wine world discovers the latest vintage at the châteaux. A chauffeur lets you go from appointment to appointment without driving.
The grape harvest
From September to October, the vineyards are buzzing. A getaway to the Bordeaux region at its liveliest time of year.
Summer on the Arcachon basin
Arcachon, Pyla, Cap-Ferret: in July and August, the direct trip avoids a packed TGV followed by a connection to the coast.
An honest comparison
Door to door: private car or train?
Car with driver
5h 40min
From your front door to your destination address, with no changes and no luggage to carry.
VS
Train, door to door
3h 35min
2h 05min on the train, plus around 1h 30min to get to the station, wait for departure and complete the journey at the other end.
Our straight-talking verdict
The TGV links Paris-Montparnasse and Bordeaux in just over two hours: it is much faster for getting to central Bordeaux. A car with driver makes sense for the vineyards, the Arcachon basin or an address outside the city, for a group or a family with luggage, and for a trip with several stops.
Where we drop you off in Bordeaux
- 01 Saint-Jean station, the historic centre and the Golden Triangle.
- 02 Chartrons, the Cité du Vin and the Bassins à Flot docks.
- 03 The Parc des Expositions and the Matmut Atlantique stadium.
- 04 Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
- 05 Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, the Médoc, Arcachon and Cap-Ferret.
Good to know before you set off
- → The Bordeaux ring road is gridlocked at rush hour: we aim to arrive outside 7.30–9.30am and 5–7pm.
- → On summer weekends, the A10 is very busy heading south: an early morning start saves a lot of time.
- → For a day in the vineyards, the driver waits for you between visits: no worries about driving after a tasting.
- → Arcachon is an hour from Bordeaux and Cap-Ferret a little more: just add one line to your request to carry on.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private driver from Paris to Bordeaux? +
Our estimate is around €1,170 for 585 km, or about €290 per person for four. The final price depends on the addresses and time of travel.
Can we go straight to a château? +
Yes, we drop you at the exact address in Saint-Émilion, Pomerol or the Médoc, and can link several visits together.
Can we carry on to Arcachon or Cap-Ferret? +
Yes, give us your final destination and the estimate will be recalculated accordingly.
Can we take a break at Futuroscope? +
Yes, a short break is planned in that area. A visit to the park can also be arranged as a stopover, with the waiting time included in the quote.
How many breaks are there on the way? +
Usually two, in Touraine and near Poitiers. You can ask for more.
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