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Panoramic view of Bordeaux at sunset featuring the Stone Bridge spanning the Garonne River, a riverside promenade with golden ornamental grasses, cyclists and pedestrians, and Haussmann-style buildings in the background.
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Bordeaux must see  

Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse at night, featuring illuminated 18th-century stone buildings, a central fountain, and visitors strolling across the paved square.
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Bordeaux UNESCO  

Smith Haut Lafitte Estate in Bordeaux, wine château surrounded by vineyard fields with distinctive tower and cypress trees
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The most beautiful châteaux of Bordeaux

Wildfires in Gironde:

Areas affected by the wildfires and subject to evacuation orders remain strictly off-limits until the fire is under control. Elsewhere, tourist activities are operating as normal across most of Gironde, including Bordeaux. If you are already in the area, we have brought together all the information you may need.

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Practical for your stay in Bordeaux

Panoramic terrace overlooking Bordeaux at sunset, wrought iron railings, illuminated Haussmann buildings and architectural dome in the background

Accommodation
Modern restaurant counter in Bordeaux displaying burgers on a granite worktop, three hanging copper lamps, and a chef visible in the background. Large windows overlooking the city with digital menus displayed above.

Restaurants
A blue and white tram traveling through a square in Bordeaux, in front of the Gothic Saint-André Cathedral and a green tree.

Transports
Interior of a Bordeaux museum featuring golden Gothic vaulted ceilings, visitors browsing in the gallery, exhibition posters on ochre walls, reception desk and warm lighting.

Going out in Bordeaux: the essential places

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The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, a modern architectural building with tilted illuminated facade reflected in still water at dusk
Must-see

Top things to do in Bordeaux in 2026
Busy beach with swimmers, colorful fishing boats moored offshore, and coastal houses nestled among pine trees on a sunny day
In the vicinity

The most beautiful beaches near Bordeaux
Twilight view of Bordeaux featuring the illuminated Porte Cailhau in the foreground, classical facades along the waterfront, the spires of Saint-André Cathedral in the background, and the Garonne River with a river cruise boat.
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Porte Cailhau
Illuminated castle with twin pointed towers at night, surrounded by manicured gardens and a central driveway in Bordeaux
Vineyard

The most beautiful châteaux of Bordeaux
A woman holding a young child smiles in front of the Fountain of the Three Graces in Bordeaux, with Haussmann buildings in the background
In the family

Top activities with children in Bordeaux
Museum gallery featuring a white marble statue in the foreground facing historical paintings in gilded frames on red and white walls, lit by skylights.
Culture

Museums of Bordeaux
Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse square featuring a central monumental fountain surrounded by 18th-century classical buildings and tourists

Walking through UNESCO-listed Bordeaux
Modern Bordeaux wine cellar featuring thousands of wine bottles on wall shelves, two curved tasting counters in the center, and a circular ceiling light fixture.

Wine in the city

Visit more, spend less!

For those who wish to make the most of their stay, the Bordeaux CityPass is really the best. This pass is available for 24, 48, 72 or 96 consecutive hours. Included:

  • La Cité du Vin
  • The Bassins de Lumières
  • Unlimited access to tram, bus, river shuttle
  • 20 museums and monuments
  • 1 guided tour
  • Many discounts on cruises, wine tours and more
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Agenda: must see!

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Immersive digital installation at Bordeaux's Bassins des Lumières featuring vibrant abstract figures inspired by Matisse, with bright colors (blue, red, yellow, green) projected on walls and reflected in water.

"Matisse, the symphony of colors" at the Bassins des Lumières

From 29 July to 02 January
Poster for the 'Moon' exhibition at Cap Sciences in Bordeaux, running from October 4, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Modern design featuring a stylized admission ticket, the Moon in the background, and colorful graphic elements against a space backdrop.

“Moon”, the new major exhibition at Cap Sciences

From 29 July to 31 August
Cailhau Gate, a historic monument in Bordeaux, featuring distinctive pointed towers surrounded by a busy public square with visitors and green trees.

Visit the Porte Cailhau, a historic monument in Bordeaux

From 29 July to 16 January
A large group of marathon runners participating in the Châteaux du Médoc Marathon running through a Bordeaux vineyard with a giant blue balloon and support signs.

The Grand Médoc Châteaux Marathon

05 September
A DJ in a striped shirt performing on stage before a large crowd in a Bordeaux park, with colorful umbrellas and trees in the background.

Weekend agenda
Colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky over Bordeaux, viewed from a sailing ship with the Ferris wheel and illuminated buildings in the background

Must see
Interior of a Bordeaux museum with red walls, gold-framed paintings and bronze sculptures, a visitor photographing the artworks

Exhibitions
Overview of a symphony orchestra performing in a concert hall in Bordeaux, with musicians on stage and audience seated in tiered seating.

Concerts and shows
Two people conversing in a Bordeaux park with modern buildings and the Stone Bridge in the background, symbolizing a shared ecological commitment.

Eco-certified partners

When it comes to leisure activities, put your trust in our committed partners! Hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, wine châteaux and eco-certified tourism operators - find them all with this sticker.

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Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse lit up at night, with golden façades reflected in the frozen water mirror, framed by two bright street lamps

City and heritage

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Child riding a bike in Bordeaux's water mirror with the Place de la Bourse classical buildings and church spire in the background on a sunny day.

Water Mirror
The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, a modern architectural building with tilted illuminated facade reflected in still water at dusk

The Cité du Vin, a world of cultures
Facade of the Aquitaine Museum in Bordeaux featuring tall columns, three arched entrances, orange banners reading 'Museum' and 'of Aquitaine', and sculptured stone reliefs depicting historical figures.

Aquitaine Museum
The Grand Theatre of Bordeaux featuring its majestic neoclassical facade, imposing white columns, and a bustling plaza with visitors on a sunny day.

Opera House
Sunset view of Bordeaux featuring the contemporary Cité du Vin building in the foreground, the twin towers of the Porte de la Lune in the background, and the Garonne river reflecting warm sky tones

Bordeaux contemporary architecture
Twilight view of Bordeaux featuring the illuminated Porte Cailhau in the foreground, classical facades along the waterfront, the spires of Saint-André Cathedral in the background, and the Garonne River with a river cruise boat.
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Porte Cailhau
Modern facade of Bordeaux Sea and Marine Museum featuring white perforated walls with circular portholes, large ground floor windows, and cantilevered balconies

The Musée Mer Marine
Immersive digital art installation featuring mythological creatures and floating human figures against a blue background with reflections on the floor

The Bassins de Lumières

The Bassins des Lumières, the largest digital art centre in the world, hosts exhibitions that plunge us into the masterpieces of the great names in art history. After Venice, we're off to Spain. The new exhibition highlights the works of the geniuses Salvador Dalí and Antonio Gaudí. Whatever the theme, visitors will be amazed by a veritable ballet of brilliant colours.
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Bordeaux vineyards with church and historic building in the background
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Wine & vineyard

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Bordeaux vineyards with rows of grapevines in the foreground, rolling landscape with a church steeple in the background

The 6 wine regions of Bordeaux
Two people enjoy wine and charcuterie tastings in a Bordeaux wine bar with wine bottle shelves displayed behind them.

Selection of wine bars in Bordeaux
Group of cyclists riding on a road through Bordeaux vineyard rows on a sunny day.

Discover the vineyard, without a car
Wine glasses lined up on the counter of a Bordeaux wine bar, with shelves of bottles in the background and customers tasting wine.

Wine bars & wine merchants
Rows of grapevines with wooden support posts in a Bordeaux vineyard, green and golden foliage in warm sunlight

Exploring Bordeaux’s vineyards
River cruise boat on the Garonne in Bordeaux at sunset, with Stone Bridge and Saint-Michel Cathedral in the background

On the river

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Panoramic view of Bordeaux with the Garonne river in the foreground, golden reeds, a white and blue train, and the city's historic architecture under a cloudy sky

La Garonne – Une journée sous le signe du fleuve
Racing sailboats with colorful sails sailing on the Garonne River in Bordeaux, with the modern architecture of City of Wine in the background

Garonne : the top activities
River cruise boat on the Garonne in Bordeaux at sunset, with Stone Bridge and Saint-Michel Cathedral in the background

The river Garonne by boat
Red and black cruise boat sailing on the Garonne River in Bordeaux, with historic waterfront buildings in the background at sunset.

Short cruises in Bordeaux
View through trees and greenery of a Bordeaux park with the Monument aux Girondins visible in the background, surrounded by green lawns and visitors
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Nature, Parks & Garden

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View through trees and greenery of a Bordeaux park with the Monument aux Girondins visible in the background, surrounded by green lawns and visitors

Bordeaux’s prettiest parks and gardens
A woman lying on the grass in a Bordeaux park, reading a book, surrounded by greenery and viewed through foliage in the foreground.

To each his own…park !
Autumn view of Bordeaux Public Garden featuring a pond, golden and red foliage trees, a small pavilion in the background, and reflections in calm water.

Public Garden
Stone ruins of an ancient structure with an arch, partially submerged in water at Majolan Park in Bordeaux, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Parc de Majolan

Visit Bordeaux with a guide

The official site of the Bordeaux Tourist Office to book your guided tours in the city and your excursions in the vineyard.

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Discovering Bordeaux
Bordeaux walking tour (morning)

Starting at 13.00€ / pers.

(1585 avis)
Bordeaux Wine Visits : Vineyards, Wineries & Wine Tasting Experiences
Chateaux & Terroirs, Half-day wine tour

Starting at 55.00€ / pers.

(399 avis)
Bordeaux River Cruises and Boat Tours on the Garonne
Dinner-cruise in Bordeaux

Starting at 69.00€ / pers.

(132 avis)
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The districts of Bordeaux

Public square in Bordeaux featuring café terraces, green trees and Haussmann-style stone buildings with pedestrians and seated customers
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Old town and Saint-Pierre district
Bordeaux's Place de la Comédie featuring the Grand Theatre with majestic columns, cinema signage, outdoor café terraces with white umbrellas, and autumn foliage under clear blue sky.
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Grands Hommes
View of Bordeaux Public Garden with monument in the background, framed by lush greenery and white flowers in the foreground
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Saint Seurin, Public Garden, Fondaudège
A pedestrian street in Bordeaux featuring a majestic 19th-century stone gate, surrounded by golden Haussmann-style buildings with shops and strolling visitors.
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Hôtel de Ville, Mériadeck, Gambetta
A modern blue tram in front of Bordeaux Saint-Jean railway station, a neoclassical building with ornate facade, on a sunny day with blue sky.
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Saint-Michel, Sainte-Croix, Saint-Jean Station
Urban beach scene at Bordeaux La Bastide at sunset, with visitors relaxing around wooden barrels and deck chairs, Saint-Michel Cathedral visible in the background.
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La Bastide
Aerial sunset view of Bordeaux's Bassins à flot district featuring the modern Museum of Natural History building in the foreground, the Garonne River, and the city skyline.
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Bassins à flot, Bacalan
Rue Ramonet in Bordeaux Chartrons district, cobblestone street lined with stone buildings covered in ivy, pedestrians and cyclists, blue sky.
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Chartrons

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