The permanent exhibition at La Cité du Vin

cité du vin / vin / vigne / bordeaux / vignoble / exposition

6 November 2023 - 5 January 2025

Embark on an adventure across time and continents to discover the world of wine!

Embark on a journey through the essence of grapevines and wine at La Cité du Vin, where a permanent exhibition unfolds across 3,000 square meters, organized into six main themes and divided into 18 distinct spaces. This exhibition invites you on a voyage through time, from antiquity to the present day, and across all five continents.
Immerse yourself in a cultural legacy that has shaped humanity and its civilizations, influencing their way of life and the design of their environment for thousands of years. The exhibition offers a variety of activities ranging from interactive to educational, with immersive and sensory experiences that will transport you into a waking dream.
Explore the exhibition at your own pace, selecting your path based on your personal interests. There is no prescribed route to follow - let your preferences guide you! Although the average visit lasts between 2 to 3 hours, the most enthusiastic visitors can immerse themselves for an entire day, with a wealth of additional information at their disposal.
For those pressed for time, a condensed one-hour tour is available, focused on a specific theme.
To conclude your experience, the visit ends at the Belvedere, where you are offered a tasting of wine selected from a range of vineyards around the globe.

Opening times

2023

• Open every day from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, and until 7pm at weekends and during school holidays.
• Closed at 4pm on 24 December and completely closed on 25 December

2024

• Monday 1 January to Sunday 7 January: 10am - 7pm (Christmas holidays)
• Monday 8 January to Friday 22 March: 10am - 6pm.
• Except : 10am - 7pm on Saturdays 2, 9 and 16 March
• Saturday 23 March to Sunday 29 September: 10am - 7pm every day
• Monday 30 September to Tuesday 31 December: 10am - 6pm and 10am - 7pm at weekends, during school holidays and on public holidays.
• Closed at 4pm on 24/12 and completely closed on 25/12

Other practical information

• Accessibility: All visitors
• Duration: 2 to 3 hours