Things to do in Bordeaux

Activities, attractions and tours

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A grand, illuminated building complex with a central dome and two wings, reflecting in a calm water surface.
A wine cellar with a circular display of bottles and a wall of wine racks.
A stone bridge over a river with a tall church spire in the background.
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Things to do

Bordeaux: Little Electric Train Tour

Bordeaux: Tour on a Small Electric Train

HK$125
per adult
Bordeaux: Tour on a Small Electric Train
Bordeaux: River Cruise with Commentary, Wine and Canelé

Bordeaux: River Cruise with Commentary, Wine and Canelé

HK$170
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: River Cruise with Commentary, Wine and Canelé
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

HK$170
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour

Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour

HK$27
per adult
Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting

Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

HK$205
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise

Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise

HK$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Bordeaux Scenic Walking Tour Experience

Tip Based Walking Tour. Pay what you want

HK$9
per adult
Tip Based Walking Tour. Pay what you want
Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine

Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based)

HK$27
per adult
Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based)
Grand Cru Château & Saint-Emilion Visit From Bordeaux

Guided Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & Village Visit From Bordeaux

HK$848
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Guided Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & Village Visit From Bordeaux
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1. Rue Sainte-Catherine

Bordeaux’s Rue Sainte-Catherine (Saint Catherine Street) stretches as far as you can see from one end to the other. It is one of Europe’s longest commercial pedestrian streets, measuring 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometers) long. Walk freely along this street filled with people. It is closed to vehicles, apart from an occasional delivery van. Be sure to explore the many side streets that offer unique and interesting stores and places to eat.
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2. Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse is an elegant city square, bordered by grand, palatial buildings and facing the Garonne River. Marvel at the perfect symmetry of the square and surrounding buildings, designed to reflect the king's power and bring Bordeaux into modernity.
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3. Place des Quinconces

The vast Place des Quinconces stretches for about 30 acres (120,000 square meters) across the center of Bordeaux, making it an ideal venue for concerts and festivals. Explore the tree-lined square and admire its ensemble of monuments, which are dotted around the edges of the plaza. Take in views of the adjacent Garonne River.
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4. Bordeaux Cathedral

The spectacular Cathédrale St. André dominates the skyline of Bordeaux and is one of the region's most important religious landmarks. The vast interior and freestanding bell tower add to its grandeur. Visit to appreciate the architecture or join the city's Catholic community at Mass.
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5. Place de la Victoire

Like Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Place de la Victoire features an arch monument and has roads leading off in every direction toward other city neighborhoods. Unlike its bigger counterpart, however, Bordeaux's cool plaza is not swamped with tourists. The laid-back atmosphere here makes it an ideal place to linger a while. Rest from sightseeing at one of the square’s cafés and bars and watch people coming and going.
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Rue Sainte-Catherine

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Rue Sainte-Catherine stretches 1.2 kilometres as one of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets. Explore its northern luxury boutiques, then discover student-favored cafés and eclectic shops in the southern section.
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Saint Pierre

While you're in Saint Pierre, take in top sights like Place Saint Pierre and jump on the metro at Place de la Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.

Storefronts of 'Antiques Piat' and 'La Petite Boulangerie Notre Dame'.

Chartrons

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chartrons. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum, and catch the metro at Cours du Medoc Tram Station or Les Hangars Tram Station to see more of the area.

A historic cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and buildings along a river.

Saint-Michel

Discover Saint-Michel, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Saint-Michel include St. Michael Basilica and Marche des Capucins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Saint-Michel Tram Station.

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Capucins - Victoire

If you're spending time in Capucins - Victoire, check out sights like Marche des Capucins or St. Michael Basilica and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Michel Tram Station or Victoire Tram Station.

A grand, illuminated building complex with a central dome and two wings, reflecting in a calm water surface.

Bordeaux City Centre

Travellers choose Bordeaux City Centre for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Gambetta Tram Station or Grand Theatre Tram Station and check out top sights like Place Gambetta.

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