Traveling to Bordeaux, France

From LAX, Air France and British Airways offer connecting service (change of planes). Restricted round-trip fares begin at $396.

If you go

The best way to Bordeaux, France

TELEPHONES

To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 33 (country code for France), 5 (the area code) and the local number.

WHERE TO GO

Les Gens d’Estuaire, 12 Rue Charlevoix de Villers, Bordeaux; 5-5639-2766, https://www.gensdestuaire.fr. Operated in conjunction with Alan Jones’ company Sturgeon SCEA, Les Gens d’Estuaire operates a local wine and French caviar tasting tour by boat, leaving from Bordeaux, from $69.

Le Moulin de la Cassadotte, 33380 Biganos; 5-5682-6442, https://www.lemoulindelacassadotte.com Producer of French caviar, Le Moulin de la Cassadotte, a 20-minute drive from Bordeaux, offers two-hour tours of its sturgeon farm, which includes a caviar tasting session, from $27.50.

WHERE TO STAY

Blue Sturgeon, 3 Rue de la Cave, Saint-Seurin d’Uzet; 5-4674-1718, https://www.bluesturgeon.com. Rates for a double in this cozy haven created by artist Robert Stansfield start at $165. For an extra $131, you can enjoy a dish of Sturia Caviar d’Aquitaine with blinis and fresh cream.

Le Saint-James, 3 Place Camille Hostein, Bouliac; 5-5797-0600, https://www.saintjames-bouliac.com. Stunnning hotel designed by hip architect Jean Nouvel and owned by celebrity chef Jean Louis Amat, with fabulous views over Bordeaux. Rates for a two-person room with king-size bed and view over the vineyards, from $268.

WHERE TO EAT

La Tupina, 6 Porte de la Monnaie, Bordeaux; 5-5691-5637, https://www.latupina.com. Sturia caviar with Armagnac from $48.

Pavillon des Boulevards, 120 Rue Croix de Seguey, Bordeaux; 5-5681-5102, https://www.lepavillondesboulevards.fr. Michelin-starred eatery serving inventive recipes with exotic flavors, including Liégeois au caviar d’Aquitaine. Entrées from $16.50.

WHERE TO BUY

Black Sea Caviar, 5 Rue Martignac, Bordeaux; 5-5651-2056, https://www.caviar-sturia.com

Sir Anthony’s Fine Gourmet Foods, 4369 Camino de las Estrellas, Thousand Oaks; (800) 747-8669, https://www.siranthonys.com

TO LEARN MORE

Bordeaux Office of Tourism: https://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com 5-5691-5470