Medoc accommodation from NZ$150

5 kilometres from the heart of Medoc is the Château Cordeillan-Bages. The De France et d'Angleterre can be found 6 kilometres away. More accommodation options here are the Hotel Le Vignoble and the Château Pomys & Saint-Estèphe.

After you've checked out Medoc for a while, be sure to set aside a couple of days to explore Aquitaine's other offerings. Photographers will appreciate Aquitaine's beaches. You should also visit a selection of the area's castles and traditional villages. In this part of France, travellers might try their hand at snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

Everyone knows New Zealanders just love to relax, so consider extending your stay and check out the Eglise Monolithe and Le Donjon du Roy, which you'll find in Saint-Emilion, 60 kilometres to the southeast of Medoc. The Auberge de la Commanderie and Chateau Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail are just some of the great hotel options in Saint-Emilion. 95 kilometres to the southeast of Medoc, you'll find Bazas, home to the Domaine de Fompeyre and La Maison Bali. While in Bazas, make sure you visit the Chateau St Vincent and Saint Jean Baptiste Cathedral.

Merignac Airport is the nearest preferred airport for arriving in Medoc and is 40 kilometres from the city centre. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Château Pape Clément or the Appart'City Bordeaux Mérignac.