Museum of Aquitaine (Musée d'Aquitaine)

One of the closest coastal resorts to UNESCO–listed Bordeaux, the lively beach town of Arcachon is famous for its plump, fresh Pacific oysters. Here are a few ways to explore the sun-drenched shores of the Côte d’Argent and savor the seafood flavors the locals love.

Two days provides time for sightseeing in the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and exploring the surrounding wine regions. Here’s how to spend the perfect two days in Bordeaux.

The Médoc region of France is known across the world for its heady, full-bodied red wines and traditional, family-owned châteaux. Here are a few ways to explore the Médoc wine region from Bordeaux