Travel: Food, wine and fun on French adventure

Apr 22 2009 By Katie Campling

THERE are few direct flights from northern UK airports to Bordeaux-Mérignac.

I flew with British Airways from Manchester to Gatwick, then on to Bordeaux – the total trip took three-and-a-half hours. It took just over five hours return, due to a long wait at Gatwick.

The total cost through Opodo.co.uk was £208, including taxes.

For more on Bordeaux, visit www.bordeaux-tourisme.com

For more on Poitou-Charente region and the Charente-Maritime district, visit www.http://www.frenchentree.com/france-poitou-charentes-holidays-leisure