Bordeaux
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 7 m
Description
Bordeaux is the elegant wine capital of southwestern France and a historic center of culture, architecture, and gastronomy. The port city on the Garonne is known for its UNESCO-listed historic cityscape, magnificent landmarks such as the Place de la Bourse and its Miroir d’Eau, as well as its lively markets and diverse culinary scene. Bordeaux combines classical architecture and centuries-old winemaking traditions with modern urban life and contemporary culture. World-famous wine regions such as Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Sauternes, together with the Arcachon Bay and the Atlantic coast, make the city an ideal base for exploring southwestern France.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Place de la Bourse and Miroir d'Eau
- Port of the Moon Historic Centre
- Bordeaux Wine Country and Vineyards
- Cité du Vin
- Bordeaux Old Town
- Saint-Émilion and Vineyards(Day trip)
- Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
- Dune du Pilat(Day trip)
- Saint-André Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower
- Porte Cailhau
- Grosse Cloche
- Place des Quinconces and Monument aux Girondins
- Garonne Quays and Waterfont Promenade
- Pont de Pierre
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Marché des Capucins
- Chartrons Quarter
- Darwin Ecosystem and Bastide Quarter
- Bassins des Lumières
- CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art
- Musée d'Aquitaine
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
- Saint-Michel Basilica and Spire
- Saint-Seurin Basilica
- Jardin Public
- Bordeaux Wine Bars and Tastings
- Canelés de Bordeaux
- Médoc Wine Route and Châteaux(Day trip)
- Pessac-Léognan Vineyards and Châteaux(Day trip)
- Arcachon Bay(Day trip)
- Cap Ferret and Oyster Villages(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BOD
- Train stations:
- Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, Talence-Médoquine, Caudéran-Mérignac
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry