Bordeaux

Discover the history of the international reputation of Bordeaux wines, at the heart of the historic wine merchants’ quarter.



The wine merchants’ museum offers a visit to its cellars, which contain historical objects mixed with modern scenography to give a better understanding of Bordeaux wines. The visit ends with a tasting session.

Dating from 1941-43, the base is one of five built by the Germans on the Atlantic coast for U-boats during the Second World War. This gigantic bunker is a veritable honeycomb with eleven alveolus linked by an inner street.



Today, a part of the building is accessible to the public and includes :

- a space for temporary exhibitions dedicated to contemporary creation

- a space dedicated to the Bassins des lumières, digital art center

Created by Culturespaces in the Bordeaux submarine base, the Bassins de Lumières presents immersive digital exhibitions devoted to the major artists in the history of art and contemporary art. The art centre offers visitors high-quality visual and audio experiences. The four basins cover a surface area of 13,000sqm; these areas are 12 metres high, 110 metres long, and 22 metres wide. With 12,450sqm of projection surface, this is the largest fixed multimedia installation in the world.

I am on the quay, I house one major exhibition a year, I offer entertaining activities, and contribute to spreading scientific knowledge. Who am I?

Bike rental agency located in the heart of the Chartrons district.



One Way option between the Bordeaux, Saint Emilion and Cap Ferret branches: for an itinerant bike trip, rent your bike at point A and return it at point B over one or more days.



Guided tours of Bordeaux and its vineyards.

Les Bateaux Bordelais offers a wide range of cruises to suit every taste.

With its fleet of three vessels (Le Sicambre, Le Sirius and La Sardane), Les Bateaux Bordelais will take you on a cruise on the white waters of the Garonne.

Restaurant cruises, ?nological cruises, walks or events... our packages are designed for all types of public.

At the foot of the Garonne and the cruise ships, I warmly invite you to join me for an initiation or an improvement in the tasting of Bordeaux wines. To do this, I invite you to my private workshop where we will discuss all the subjects concerning Bordeaux and its wines: viticulture, oenology, gastronomy, terroir, history, classifications, economy... My experience as a winemaker and cellar master in Bordeaux for 15 years will allow you to give free rein to all your questions By reservation only.

Experience a unique wine tour in the best wine museum in the world : the Cite du vin. An immersive and sensorial experience to discover worldwide wines !

On the permanent exhibition, you will discover an immersive and sensory adventure to discover the different civilisations of wine in the world.

The exhibition takes place in a 3,000 m² space, to explore the many and varied facets of wine across time and space. To accompany you during the tour, you will have a free audio guide : a very innovative tool available in eight languages and the access to La Cité du Vin’s Belvedere, where you will discover a 360° view of Bordeaux whilst tasting a glass of wine of your choice.

The first wine cellar where customers can also pay in cryptocurrencies!

In this long historic place, you will find many references from all the wine regions of Bordeaux and elsewhere. Public tasting evenings, during which a partner winegrower comes to present the fruit of his work. Finally, introductory courses in Bordeaux wines and vineyards are also possible, for all those who wish to learn about oenology.

Worldwide known for the Capital of the wine, the City of Bordeaux is also famous for his gastronomic culture. The city is also renowned for the caviar of the Gironde Estuary.

Bordeaux Be Bateau offers you original excursions from Bordeaux on the river, wine tours, tastings and tailor-made events!

Darwin is an alternative space in Bordeaux dedicated to responsible economic development, social entrepreneurship, ecological transition and citizen activism. On more than 3 hectares of former military wasteland in the heart of Bordeaux, Darwin organizes collaboration between local actors contributing to the transition towards more cooperative and resilient models of society. A co-working space, an organic restaurant and grocery store, community spaces, a permanent site for reflective and festive events, etc. Darwin welcomes more than a thousand people every day.

Since it was founded in 1973, the CAPC – originally known as the Centre of Contemporary Plastic Arts and officially titled the Museum of Contemporary Art of Bordeaux since 1984 – has always been an outstanding art space. A leading cultural venue in the national and international arena, dubbed Musée de France in 2002, it offers a rich and diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, performances, and cultural and educational events throughout the year.



The museum is located in the district of Les Chartrons, between the banks of the Garonne and the Jardin Public. Its home is the Entrepôt Lainé, a listed former colonial goods warehouse built in 1824 and renovated by the architects Denis Valode and Jean Pistre, in collaboration with the designer Andrée Putman, between 1984 and 1990.

Created in the 18th century, this 10-hectare formal garden was transformed into a landscaped garden between 1856 and 1858 by L.B. Fisher. The site features an arboretum, a botanical garden, a library branch and, worth a visit, the Natural History Museum.

All year round, families can enjoy children's attractions such as a puppet theater, a "small foam" boat on the Garden pond, swings and play areas. The paths are perfect for joggers, and the lawns are a delight for city dwellers as soon as the first rays of sunshine appear.

In the North of Bordeaux, the beach of Bordeaux-Lac is open on July and August.



A recreational area for the family that is easily accessible by tram. There is a 100 metre supervised area with many sport activities.



To go there by tram: stop to "Les Aubiers Station", line C, 10 minutes from the city center.

Then a little walking to go to the beach in 5 minutes.



Have a good swim!

New in Bordeaux, The Marco Polo is a cruise-boat which takes you for the day or the evening to discover Bordeaux and the wonders of the Estuary ( Bourg, Blaye, Cadillac…).

The Palais Gallien is today the only visible remains of the Roman city of Burdigala. Built in the early 2nd century AD, its original dimensions are impressive, 130 meters long and 114 meters wide. The amphitheatre was located on the outskirts of the ancient city. Games - often cruel - were held here before large crowds. 20-25 000 people could be seated on terraced rows of wooden benches!







The Palais Gallien amphitheatre is listed as a Historical Monument. A few arcades and seating rows are still standing, and can be seen from rues du Palais Gallien, Albert Barraud, and Emile Fourcand.

He is less than 10 years old, but facing a monumental building of almost three centuries, he is now the attraction.

Situated opposite the Place de la Bourse, between the Quai de la Douane and the Quai Louis XVIII, this spectacular work of art, by landscape architect Michel Corajoud, alternates extraordinary effects of mirror and fog

The regular metamorphosis of 2 cm of water on a gigantic granite slab transforms the magical place into a permanent stage for children to play, for lovers to daydream, for refreshing strolls in hot weather with their feet in the water.

The most photographed place in Bordeaux, between the Garonne and the 18th century facade, the Miroir d'Eau is now part of the contemporary World Heritage. You too can bring your photo touch: post and sign your photos of the Miroir d'Eau from Bordeaux to your friends around the world.

Located in the symbolic Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, in the "Hôtel des Fermes" which housed the customs and taxes administration, the National Customs Museum is unique. It is the only place where you can discover the History of France through one of its oldest administrations.



First follow the chronological path, from Antiquity to the 19th century, with a wealth of 13000 very surprising objects, and then discover the everyday life of customs agents.



At the National Customs Museum, children can try being a customs officer with a fun and educational treasure hunt. Adults are fascinated by the history of record drug seizures and embezzled works of art like Monet’s “Customs House” and the many different counterfeiting techniques used by art forgers which were cleverly foiled by Customs officials.