Shipping to Bordeaux and the south-west
Bordeaux, on the Garonne in south-western France, is famous for its wine and its 18th-century city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its river port handles container cargo for Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Practical tips. Choose Bordeaux for consignees in Bordeaux, the wine regions of the Médoc and Saint-Émilion, the Atlantic coast and Toulouse. Wine and spirits are not covered by the household-goods relief, so do not pack them in a personal shipment. Many Canadians, especially from Quebec, settle in the region, and local customs brokers often work with French-language documents.
Bordeaux's historic centre has restricted traffic and tram lines, so plan deliveries with a permit or a small vehicle.
The city's universities and aerospace industry, with Dassault and Airbus sites nearby, also bring international staff. Bordeaux is about two hours by high-speed train from Paris.
Shipping rates from Canada to Bordeaux
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | USD 3 / cu ft 21 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 21 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 5 / cu ft 31 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 335.64; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for France: Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Paris Customs Clearance at Port of Entry.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in France: Lyon (435 km), Paris (499 km), Marseille (506 km), Le Havre (520 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to France.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.