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Bordeaux, on the Garonne in south-west France, is a stone-fronted port city and the centre of one of the world's great wine regions.

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The pale limestone façades of the eighteenth century give Bordeaux an elegant, even look, and the curve of the Garonne, the Port of the Moon, is part of its UNESCO listing. Place de la Bourse faces the river, and the Miroir d'eau, a shallow reflecting pool, mirrors it. The Grand Théâtre, Saint-André Cathedral with its separate Pey-Berland tower, and the long pedestrian Rue Sainte-Catherine make up the centre.

The Cité du Vin, a wine museum by the river, tells the story of vineyards around the world. East of the city is Saint-Émilion, a hillside village of limestone cellars and an underground church, while the Médoc, to the north-west, runs past the châteaux of Margaux and Pauillac. The Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe, rises at the Arcachon Bay, where oyster farms line the shore.

Canelés, small caramelised cakes with a custard centre, are the local pastry, and oysters from Arcachon are eaten with crépinettes, small grilled sausages, and white wine. Entrecôte à la bordelaise comes with a red wine sauce. The region's reds, blends based on cabernet sauvignon and merlot, suit a mild, damp climate, and the grape harvest in September and October is the high point of the year.

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  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Bordeaux

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  1. Number 1

    Place de la Bourse (Place Royale)

    4.74k reviewsfrom $1
  2. Number 2

    Porte Cailhau

    4.73k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Grosse Cloche

    4.93k reviewsfrom $3
  4. Number 4

    Pont de Pierre

    4.73k reviewsfrom $9
  5. Number 5

    Bordeaux Cathedral (Cathédrale St. André)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $1
  6. Number 6

    Grand Theatre

    4.82k reviewsfrom $3
  7. Number 7

    La Cité du Vin

    4.52k reviewsfrom $1
  8. Number 8

    Place Gambetta

    4.92k reviewsfrom $23
  9. Number 9

    Girondins Monument (Monument aux Girondins)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $3
  10. Number 10

    Bordeaux Public Garden (Jardin Public)

    4.9998 reviewsfrom $11

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Day trips from Bordeaux

86

Museums and galleries in Bordeaux

5

Guided tours in Bordeaux

205

Walking and bike tours in Bordeaux

62

Food and drink experiences in Bordeaux

122

Family days and theme parks in Bordeaux

20

Signature experiences in Bordeaux

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Questions about Bordeaux

What is there to do in Bordeaux?
We list 412 experiences in Bordeaux. The largest groups are day trips (88), city tours (35).
What are the top attractions in Bordeaux?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Bordeaux are Place de la Bourse (Place Royale), Porte Cailhau, Grosse Cloche, Pont de Pierre.
What is the most popular experience in Bordeaux?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine and Tasting tour from Bordeaux", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,521 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Bordeaux take?
The typical experience in Bordeaux lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 6 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Bordeaux?
The operator lists free cancellation on 94% of the 412 experiences we hold for Bordeaux. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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