No longer known as “Sleeping Beauty”, Bordeaux was voted the #1 Best European Destination in 2015 and was selected #1 city to visit in Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2017” due to its elegant architecture, buzzing gastronomic scene, and cosmopolitan vibe. The city of Bordeaux is both the commercial and cultural center of southwest France and sits right in the middle of the legendary wine region of the same name, with 57 wine appellations to choose from!
Bordeaux’s city center is an 18th Century architectural gem yet with an urban elegance and plenty of atmosphere. The city’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and its bold modernism have transformed it into a key destination for everyone interested in French culture, lifestyle, and, of course food and wine!
With the completion of the LGV Sud-Ouest line scheduled for mid-2017, Bordeaux will be connected with Europe’s high-speed train network and travel time from Paris cut to just two hours.
Bordeaux’s setting on the River Garonne has made it an important port for centuries and the ideal base for exploring wine châteaux of Médoc, St Emilion and Bordeaux, surrounded by the largest pine forest in Europe, 45 minutes from the Atlantic and Arcachon Bay (famous for its delicious seafood and oysters!) and beautiful beaches. The Basque Country and Spain are only two hours away and in three hours you can be on the Pyrenean ski slopes.
Bordeaux continues to improve its reputation for fine dining with several starred Michelin restaurants as well as many fantastic bistros. And with the many Chateaux and Vineyards dotting the countryside, Bordeaux is a food and wine lovers paradise!
Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean you can expect some thunderstorms during the summer months, but it’s fine to visit March through November.
Handpicked for you, our instructors are among the most professional and experienced in the field. Private lessons take place daily—one-on-one, two hours per day—in the location of your choice. We don’t use classrooms! Your personal instructor focuses on conversation, introducing grammar only as needed for natural communication.
Enjoy two hours per day of guided cultural activities: unique walking tours, site visits, and tastings—all led by your instructor. No English-speaking groups! Learn while on the move, practicing conversation for one week, a month, or longer—you decide. Experience authentic interaction as you practice with your local neighbors.
Choose from our carefully selected four- and five-star boutique hotels, or luxury houses and apartments in prime locations—or select your own lodging. Either way, your Language & Luxury Tour promises an unforgettable cultural experience.
Your private chauffeur awaits! We arrange transfers to and from the local international airport, with optional VIP expedite service for arrival, departure, or tight connections.
Your Language & Luxury Tour is fully managed from the moment you inquire until the moment you return home. We coordinate every step—your consultations, your instructor match, your private lessons, cultural activities, schedules, and optional excursions—so your experience flows smoothly and effortlessly.
Explore on your own—or enjoy half-day and full-day exclusive experiences tailored to your interests! Choose from private wine excursions, cooking classes, food tours, truffle hunting, pasta making, or tapas walks—each designed to deepen your cultural connection. You can also enrich your week with wellness sessions, artist-led workshops, golf outings, or family ancestry explorations.
Staying in Bordeaux was such a treat. As someone that wanted to be in city life, but not as big as Paris, Bordeaux was the perfect choice to see beautiful city architecture while learning French. My favorite memory of Bordeaux was always passing by the Place de la Bourse. Thanks L&L for such an amazing experience!
I just returned from an incredible week in Paris, thanks to Language & Luxury. I was immersed in the culture and the language, with a very talented instructor, who not only improved my French language skills, but also provided me with personalized tours and insights that I could not have acquired elsewhere.
There is so much to see and do in Paris, and Language & Luxury provided all the arrangements - and the instructor - to make sure that my time in Paris was as personally fulfilling and rewarding as possible. It's an incredible program for anyone looking to improve their language skills and explore Paris on a deeper level.
Every Language & Luxury™ experience is a hand-tailored private journey to learn a foreign language, with a Personal Language Instructor, one on one, in some of the world’s most beautiful cities and towns. If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
No classrooms. No groups. No strangers.
Just you—or your trusted friends and family—guided through a fully coordinated, luxury immersion experience.