The Port Cailhau, thirty-five metres tall, was integrated into the city walls. In 1864, it was rented by a public letter writer and a person whose job was to weigh salt. They were both evicted in order to renovate the monument.



There is a magnificent view of the oldest bridge in Bordeaux, the Pont de Pierre, from here.







An exhibition displays the tools and materials used for construction purposes at the time the Porte Cailhau was built and an audio-visual presentation pieced together from old films immerses us in the world of stone masonry.

The Pey-Berland tower, a flamboyant Gothic structure built between 1440 and 1466, is the bell tower of Saint-André cathedral in Bordeaux. The spire was constructed in the 19th century and crowned in 1863 by the statue of Notre-Dame of Aquitaine. The huge eight tonne "bourdon", nicknamed Ferdinand-André, was added in 1869. Classified historical monument.

Located close to the Convention Centre (Palais des Congrès) and the Exhibition Centre (Parc des Expositions), the Mercure Bordeaux Le Lac offers you a warm welcome in modern surrounds. In the heart of Bordeaux, a world-class gastronomic and oenological destination, you can count on this Mercure hotel to bring a touch of culture to your conferences. Enjoy relaxing in your air-conditioned room, on the balcony or sitting by the outdoor pool.

This fortified gateway was also a prison. Young delinquents were thrown into its dungeons fitted with thick doors and stout locks. The wits joked that they were lodging at the Golden Lion Hotel, an allusion to the weather vane on the central dome representing the king of beasts, one of the symbols of the Kings of England.



This belfry of Bordeaux's medieval city hall has stood guard over the intersection of the cours Victor Hugo and the rue Saint-James since the 14th century. Bordeaux's Big Ben is one of the city's most striking emblems.

A source of pride for Bordeaux, the Saint-Michel freestanding bell tower, which the people of Bordeaux call “La Flèche” (The Spire), is 114 metres high and soars slim and light toward the sky. In the underground crypt, you can watch a video projection about the Saint-Michel mummies and, for the more courageous, a 47 metre climb to the panoramic terrace and enjoy an unforgettable view over the city and the river. Well worth the visit!

Located downtown, this store offers you to rent bike, mixed VTC, but also skates and scooters (1/2 day, day, weekend and week).

Discover a 4-star open-air accommodation in an exceptional setting. There are sports and leisure facilities here for you, as well as furnishings and equipment offering supreme comfort, spacious camping pitches and well-equipped rental units, whichever kind of stay you choose – in rented accommodation or camping.
Breathe deep, enjoy yourself – you are at Le Village du Lac.
A unique concept – you can relax in the pool, beside the lake or on the golf course really close by.
Bordeaux is an ideal starting point for numerous excursions: vineyards, ocean beaches, city visits (the city is listed among the Unesco World Heritage).

Your apartment hotel is located in Bordeaux center in the intimate Sainte-Croix district. Its ideal location is easily accessible by all public transport (tram C and B, bus, Vcub) for your holidays or business trips.

Your residence is close to the Marché des Capucins and its cosy restaurants, one of the essential dining experiences of your stay and an opportunity to soak up the Bordeaux lifestyle. In just 30 minutes by regional train, you can enjoy a change of scenery and spend a day on the Arcachon Bay.

Ideally situated a few minutes from the LGV train station, the B&B Hotel Centre Gare Saint-Jean provides the perfect base whether you are on a Bordeaux business stopover or on a holiday with your family or friends.
Our guests can easily reach Bordeaux’s city centre by taking the tram’s C line which stops just a few steps from our hotel.

Our hotel located just minutes from the centre of Bordeaux features 126 rooms to suit any type of stay. With family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people and four specially equipped rooms for people with disabilities, travellers of every stripe can enjoy their stay in our B&B Hotel Centre Gare Saint-Jean and tour Bordeaux’s downtown. And as our guest, you’ll also enjoy free and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi.

In the South of Bordeaux, the beach of Bègles's lake is open on from June to September.

Summertime in Bègles, the art-deco swimming pool “Les Bains” closes its doors to give way to “Bègles Beach” – leisure, relaxation area and lifeguard on duty.

To go there by tram: stop to "Bègles Terres Neuves", line C, 10 minutes from the city center.
Then bus 11 (direct. Bègles Rives d'Arcins) stop Avenue Jeanne d'Arc.
or
bus 36 (direct. Pessac centre) stop Rue des Quatre Casteras

Have a good swim!

A stay at Château Pape Clément is a unique experience. Situated at the gates of Bordeaux, this haven of peace is home to thirty hectares of vines that radiate out from the neo-Gothic architecture of the place. In the gardens, the thousand-year-old olive trees and the imposing Cedar of Lebanon silently watch over the château, which thus reveals all its period charms. Exceptional rooms and suites are yours, offered in the intimacy and diversity of their historical charm. You will be able to appreciate the French elegance of the precious decorations and take advantage of an array of top-of-the-range services, tailored to your needs, organised by the Château's Intendance. Delicate attention and absolute quality: welcome to your home.

Located in a haven of peace, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, the hotel Le Saint-James welcomes you on a privileged site, surrounded by vineyards and next to a Romanesque church, with a panoramic view over Bordeaux and the Garonne.
The Saint-James hotel invites you to experience an off-the-beaten-track experience both in terms of its architecture, designed by Jean Nouvel, and its gastronomic cuisine. In addition to this exceptional setting, the hotel offers a refined and personalised welcome and services for an unforgettable stay.
Refined, uncluttered and ultra-contemporary, the rooms have retained their spirit and their proximity to nature, a concept and experience that gives the impression of living in the middle of the vineyards. You can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool heated six months out of twelve as well as two restaurants and a cooking school.

The 55 hectares of Château Lauduc, are established on the slopes, predominantly clay-limestone and gravelly, the highest in the town of Tresses, ten kilometers from the center of Bordeaux.



Facing south, it is, as tradition dictates, planted with noble grape varieties; mostly 70% Merlot, which provides mellowness, 20% Cabernet-Sauvignon for the full-bodied side, 8% Cabernet-Franc for finesse, completed with 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot.