Top places to visit in Bordeaux

• Bordeaux Place Bourse Reflecting

  reflecting-pool · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The famous Miroir d'Eau (Water Mirror) at Place de la Bourse — the world's largest reflecting pool with the spectacular reflection of the 18th-century Bourse palace facade, particularly magical at dusk.

• Bordeaux Dune du Pilat Day

  sand-dune · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Bordeaux to the Dune du Pilat — the largest sand dune in Europe (110m high, 3km long), with the spectacular views over the Atlantic, the Arcachon Bay, and the surrounding pine forests.

• Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau Bordeaux

  historic square · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Bordeaux's most photographed tableau — the neoclassical Palais de la Bourse (1755) reflected in the world's largest reflecting pool (3,450 m²). Most spectacular at sunset when the ochre stone glows amber.

• Saint-Émilion UNESCO Village

  medieval wine village · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A medieval hilltop wine village 40 km east of Bordeaux producing celebrated Pomerol and Merlot wines. The monolithic underground church carved from a single limestone rock (9th–12th c.) is a UNESCO World Heritage centrepiece.

• Bordeaux Wine Tasting

  wine-tasting · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The classic Bordeaux wine tasting experience — visiting the Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pessac-Léognan appellations with cellar tours, the Bordeaux blend education, and the spectacular château vineyards.

• Bordeaux Rue Sainte-Catherine

  shopping-street · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Rue Sainte-Catherine — Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street (1.2km), with the major French and international brands, the historic department stores, and the spectacular 19th-century shopping arcade.

• La Cité du Vin Bordeaux

  wine museum · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The world's premier wine culture centre — a spectacular undulating building on the Garonne waterfront with 10 themed galleries. Opened 2016, the most visited new French museum since the Centre Pompidou. The 8th-floor Belvedere tasting room…

• Saint-André Cathedral

  gothic-cathedral · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Saint-André Cathedral — the 11th-century Gothic cathedral where Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future Louis VII in 1137, with the famous Pey-Berland bell tower and the rich religious heritage.

• Bordeaux Quartier Saint-Pierre

  medieval-quarter · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Saint-Pierre quarter — the medieval heart of Bordeaux with the cobblestone streets, the historic Place du Parlement, the famous restaurants, and the most atmospheric old town.

• Bordeaux Public Garden

  english-garden · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Jardin Public — Bordeaux's elegant 18th-century English-style park, with the historic Botanical Garden, the small lake, the Museum of Natural History, and the spectacular 200-year-old trees.

• Bordeaux Stone Bridge Pont Pierre

  napoleonic-bridge · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Pont de Pierre — the spectacular 17 arch bridge over the Garonne River, built by Napoleon in 1822, with 17 arches representing the letters of Napoleon Bonaparte's name.

• Bordeaux Bassins de Lumières

  digital-art · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · entry €14 (≈ ₹1,440)

  The Bassins de Lumières — the spectacular digital art centre in the former WWII submarine base, with immersive digital art exhibitions projected on the massive concrete walls, water reflecting the displays.

Things to do

• Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Chateau & Wine Tasting Tour Cultural · 5 h · from EUR 80 per person
• Medoc Vineyards E-Bike & Wine Tour Activity · 8 h · from EUR 90 per person

Day trips and tours

• Saint-Emilion Half-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux 4.5 h · from EUR 62

Where to stay in Bordeaux

• Centre Historique & Saint-Pierre about EUR 165 per night

  Bordeaux's gilded UNESCO core — 18th-century sandstone mansions, the Place de la Bourse mirror pool and the Saint-Pierre quarter of oyster bars and négociant wine shops.

• Saint-Michel & Chartrons about EUR 120 per night

  Artisan Bordeaux — Saint-Michel is the antique flea-market district; Chartrons is the wine-merchant neighbourhood turned gallery row. Both authentic and walkable.

Hotels

• Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa 5-star · EUR 420 to EUR 2,200 per night
• La Maison Bord'Eaux 4-star · EUR 160 to EUR 290 per night
• Auberge de Jeunesse Bordeaux (HI) 2-star · EUR 20 to EUR 72 per night

Where to eat

• Brasserie le Noailles french, brasserie · about EUR 30 per person
• Bar à Huîtres du Marché des Capucins seafood, french · about EUR 25 per person
• Le Pressoir d'Argent — Gordon Ramsay french, fine_dining · about EUR 200 per person

Getting to Bordeaux

Airport: Bordeaux (BOD)

Getting around

• Tram
• Walking

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Frequently asked questions about Bordeaux

What are the top-rated places to visit in Bordeaux?

The highest-rated places in our Bordeaux guide are Bordeaux Place Bourse Reflecting, Bordeaux Dune du Pilat Day, Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion UNESCO Village, Bordeaux Wine Tasting.

Where should I stay in Bordeaux?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Bordeaux: Centre Historique & Saint-Pierre, Saint-Michel & Chartrons.

How do I get around Bordeaux?

Ways to get around Bordeaux covered in our guide: Tram, Walking.

Which airport is nearest to Bordeaux?

The nearest airport to Bordeaux has the code BOD.