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Bordeaux ( / bɔːrˈdoʊ / bor-DOH, French: [bɔʁdo] ⓘ; Gascon Occitan: Bordèu [buɾˈðɛw]) is a city on the river Garonne in the Gironde department, southwestern France. A port city, it is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department. Its inhabitants are called " Bordelais ...
- 49.36 km² (19.06 sq mi)
- Gironde
Discover Bordeaux, France's sixth largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its 18th-century architecture, wine culture and urban vibe. Find the best attractions, neighborhoods, day trips, planning tips and more from Lonely Planet experts.
- Feel Regal at Port Cailhau
- Admire Place Des Quinconces
- Grab A Bite at Les Halles de Bacalan
- See The Miroir d’eau
- Visit Moon Harbour Distillery
- See The Basilica of Saint Michael
- Shop on Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Visit La Cité Du VIN
- Discover Arcachon and Pyla Dune
- Visit A Local Market
One of our favorite sites in the city, Port Cailhau has been impressing visitors to Bordeaux for over 500 years. It has been almost unaltered from the time it was built in 1494. Now one of the most photographed places to visit in Bordeaux, Port Cailhau was both celebratory and defensive. It was an arc of triumph dedicated to King Charles VIII comme...
At 31 acres, Place des Quinconces is the largest city square in France and one of the largest in Europe. It’s often the home of outdoor concerts, festivals, and fairs, as we found during our visit when the twice-annual antique and flea market Brocante des Quinconces was on. Laid out in 1820 on the site of Chateau Trompette, a castle-fortress that o...
We’ve become huge fans of food halls and markets in places like Copenhagen and Ghent, so our hopes were high during our Bordeaux trip. Les Halles de Bacalan lived up to our expectations in every way. This modern food hall on Quai de Bacalan houses over 20 different merchants including butchers, seafood sellers, cheesemongers, a wine specialist, and...
The Miroir d’Eauis one of the most popular Bordeaux attractions. Locals and tourists splash in its pool and relax on the banks of the river, picnicking, listening to music, and otherwise enjoying the ambiance. Even if you only have one day in Bordeaux, it should be at the top of your list. The Miroir d’Eau first opened in 2006 as a public art insta...
Not far from Les Halles de Bacalan, Moon Harbour Distillery offers tours and tastings at its unique facility, a former German World War II submarine bunker. Too massive to destroy after the war, the unused bunker has been an eyesore for over 70 years in a newly developing part of the city. The distillery has changed all that, and a visit here is a ...
The Basilica of Saint Michaelis impossible to miss because you can see its famous bell tower piercing the sky from just about anywhere in the city. The Basilica itself was built from the late 14th century through the 16th century. The interior of the Gothic church is worth a visit for its pulpit that shows St. Michael slaying the dragon and its 17 ...
If shopping is your thing, Rue Sainte-Catherine is the place to go. At 3/4 of a mile long, it’s the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe. Rue Sainte-Catherine has over 250 stores—including high-end options, French brands, and bargain stores—along with cafés and restaurants. Even if you’re not shopping, it’s a nice place to relax in a café a...
La Cité du Vin (“The City of Wine,” in English) is Bordeaux’s love letter to wine. It’s fitting that one of the best wine regions in the world is home to one of the best museums in the world—not just wine museums, but museums, period. La Cité du Vin is completely interactive. You simply wave your audio guide in front of a panel, and you’re transpor...
Without fail, every time we told a local we were planning to visit Arcachon, they let out a happy sigh followed by a big smile and, “you’ll love Arcachon…and you mustvisit the dune!” They were right. About an hour from Bordeaux on the Atlantic Ocean is the paradise of Arcachon. This beach city with golden sand and clear water is made for swimming, ...
We love visiting markets when we travel because they give us a chance to interact with locals and because of the ambiance—people are almost always happy when they’re shopping and eating good things. In Bordeaux, you can have this experience almost every day of the year. Markets around the cityfeature food, flowers, clothing, crafts, and books year-...
Discover the diversity and quality of Bordeaux wines, from reds to whites, rosés to sweet wines. Explore the appellations, the terroir, the wine tourism and the savoir-faire of the region.
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- Learn the epic story of Bordeaux wine. Bordeaux’ landmark museum La Cité du Vin (City of Wine) is aptly designed like a gigantic wine decanter, glittering in all its curvaceous splendor opposite the city’s industrial wet docks.
- Explore the world’s largest urban UNESCO treasure. There is no finer square from which to kick off Bordeaux explorations than Pey Berland, dominated by the city's showpiece Cathédrale St-André ensemble.
- Confront hideous histories at the Musée d’Aquitaine. Spanning Gallo-Roman times to the present day, Bordeaux’ history museum is a captivating waltz through urban history for every age, adult and child alike.
- Breakfast at the covered food market. Unearth the city’s grassroots soul with a morning mooch and petit dej (continental breakfast) inside Capucins' covered food market.
Plan your visit to Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage city and a wine destination. Find out about the city's attractions, events, guided tours, vineyards, accommodation and more.
Oct 30, 2023 · Discover the best attractions, museums, markets and day trips in Bordeaux, the wine capital of France. Learn from local experts and get tips on how to enjoy the city's history, culture and cuisine.
