The Garonne is at the heart of Bordeaux and the best vantage point for discovering the city from a new angle. Lunch, dinner, brunch or aperitif, there's a time for everyone.
Foodie stopovers by the river
Bordeaux is crossed by a fascinating river: the Garonne. A veritable backbone of the city, it offers the opportunity to admire the architecture of the Port de la Lune from a variety of angles. Whether you're cruising on the water or exploring the river banks on foot or by bike, here are a few ideas for refreshing and gourmet stops on the banks of the Garonne.
Eyes in the water
Drumming on the banks of the Garonne at La Guinguette Chez Alriq
Are you looking for an updated esprit guinguette? Head to the heart of the parc des Angéliques on the right bank of the Garonne. This green setting, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, offers a rural setting for dining, drinking, dancing or simply enjoying one of the concerts in the eclectic musical program. A place full of charm where you've been admiring the sunset to the rhythm of world music for over two decades.
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- Quai des Queyries
- open from April to September
- + 33 (0)5 56 86 58 49
- laguinguettechezalriq.com
On the Garonne with LES BATEAUX BORDELAIS
The river company offers numerous excursions aboard its fleet in red and black colours. For a meal cruise or a tour, sail along the Garonne and admire the splendour of Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage facades. Let yourself be carried away!
At the beach with Les Chantiers de la Garonne
Dating from 1902, this former shipyard has metamorphosed into a haven of peace that will delight seafood lovers. Depending on arrivals, oysters, shellfish, shrimp, sardines and catfish can be enjoyed with a petite mousse or a glass of wine from organic sources. All this while lying back in your deck chair, feet in the sand and eyes riveted to the sunset. For the more sporty, a petanque court is available for a game with friends.
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- +33 (0)5 47 79 84 70
- leschantiersdelagaronne.camp
An organic and locavore restaurant in Bordeaux: La Belle Saison
Nestled on the banks of the Garonne, La Belle Saison offers a culinary experience that evolves with the seasons. Its bucolic garden invites you to daydream and relax while enjoying a panoramic view of historic Bordeaux and, of course, delicious dishes.
In the kitchen, the chef has created a mostly organic menu, with an emphasis on local flavours. Here, each dish tells the story of a generous terroir through the four seasons of the South-West.
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- 75 Quai des Queyries
- la-bellesaison.fr
- +33 (0)5 57 80 33 33
A restaurant with panoramic views: L'Estacade
Facing the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, this house on stilts welcomes you in a glass decor. The atmosphere is relaxed and chic, the view delightful with its unprecedented panorama over the river and the city. On the menu, seasonal dishes intersect with Mediterranean and Atlantic flavours. Food and wine pairing suggestions are recommended as much as reservations.
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- Quai des Queyries
- estacade-restaurant.com
- +33 (0)5 57 54 02 50
On the banks of the Garonne with Le Café du Port
Installed on the banks of the Garonne in a former boathouse converted into a restaurant, this traditional establishment enjoys a terrace and an enchanting, unobstructed view of the Pont de Pierre and the Flèche Saint-Michel. The cuisine is seasonal, traditional and refined, and changes every three months. Free valet parking for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday evenings).
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