Bordeaux, world-famous for its red wine, offers numerous opportunities for wine tasting. It has many popular wine cellars offering visitors the chance to learn about winemaking. However, wine isn’t everything in Bordeaux. This French city is also historically and culturally interesting thanks to its Roman architecture and historical monuments such as the Aquitaine Bridge and the splendid Saint-André cathedral. It also has a vibrant cultural scene that offers everything from modern art museums to opera, ballet, and music concerts. Bordeaux’s spas offer rest and relaxation after a day of sightseeing.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Bordeaux Port of the Moon (Unesco World Heritage Site)
- St Andrew’s Cathedral
- Grand Theater of Bordeaux
- Place de Bourse
- Saint-Michel Cathedral
- Quinconces Square
- Wine groves
General Information
Altitude: 6 masl
Surface Area: 49 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: French
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is located 10 km west of the city. It is only a regional airport, with some occasional international flights, but offers good connections to the airports of Paris, London, Madrid and Amsterdam. An express coach leaves every 45 minutes for the city center.
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