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Apr 29, 2023 · The UNESCO-listed old city, on a crescent-shaped meander in the Garonne, demands your attention too, with its extraordinary 18th-century quays and squares, and fabulous civic buildings made from a beguiling honey-coloured stone. Lets explore the best things to do in Bordeaux: 1. Place de la Bourse.
- La Cité du Vin. La Cité du Vin is a must for wine enthusiasts. France’s premier wine museum is an interactive experience engaging all of your senses, ending with a wine tasting on the top floor and a panoramic view over Bordeaux.
- Be surrounded by art at the Bassins de Lumières. The Bassins de Lumières (Ponds of Light) is Bordeaux’s newest attraction and the world’s largest digital art museum.
- Visit the cradle of Christianity in Bordeaux. The foundation of the Saint-Seurin Basilica dates back to Gallo-Roman Bordeaux and the 6th century, though the church we see standing today dates from the 11th century with many additions to it through the 18th century.
- Visit the only château located within Bordeaux city limits. A visit to most of Bordeaux’s wine estates requires at least a half day, since travel times are often greater than most visitors expect.
Jul 1, 2021 · This article includes the best things to do in Bordeaux, France, including recommendations for best shops, restaurants and day trips.
- 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.
- Feel regal at Port Cailhau. 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.
- Admire Place des Quinconces. 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.
- Grab a bite at Les Halles de Bacalan. 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.
- See the Miroir d’Eau. The Miroir d’Eau is 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.
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Aug 22, 2023 · Many people visit Bordeaux, France solely for its reputation as a wine region, but there are numerous Bordeaux attractions worth visiting, from La Cité du Vin to the Place de la Bourse, to the Port de la Lune and the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux.
