Bordeaux is a refined port city with Georgian-style architecture, a wine museum and some of the world's best vineyards at its doorstep, from Medoc chateaux to the medieval town of Saint-Emilion.
Good to know
- Book chateau tastings in advance, especially at classified growths.
- The Cite du Vin is best booked as a ticket with a wine tasting at the end.
- Tram and cycling make the center easy to explore.
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18th-century square with the world's largest reflecting pool, magical at dusk.
Gothic cathedral with a separate bell tower to climb.
The caramelized local pastry; try several bakeries.
Large landscaped park in the city center with a lake, playground and a natural history museum.
Medieval gate and lanes full of wine bars and bistros.
Taste small-producer wines by the glass in a cozy wine bar in the Saint-Pierre quarter, with cheese and charcuterie.
Interactive wine museum with a tasting and a panoramic bar at the top.
UNESCO medieval town with underground churches and wine cellars.
Famous estates like Chateau Margaux along the D2 wine route.
The 'belly of Bordeaux' with oysters and wine at breakfast.
Europe's tallest sand dune and an oyster-farming bay, an hour away.