Bordeaux to Bilbao
We visited the French and Spanish Basque Country this summer for our babymoon when Sarah was 6 months pregnant. Our itinerary traces a straight line but we used public transportation so it was a bit more complicated. Here's how we got around and the highlights of each destination. Alicante to Bordeaux (flight) We found Bordeaux to be a charming, walkable city with great food. We visited the customs museum, and learned all the customs about customs. We also enjoyed the wine museum and the river ferry within the city transit system. Bordeaux to Saint Emilion (car - two hours) We booked a day trip at the last minute via getyourguide and shared a van with a few uppity young Brits. The town of Saint Emilion was forgettable, unless you like small wine and cheese shops crowded with tourists. We visited two vineyards and had a picnic lunch. Bordeaux to Biarritz (bus - two hours) The bus from Bordeaux to Biarritz takes about two hours, passing Bayonne just before its destination. There is a...