Bordeaux Travel Guide

Bordeaux is truly an experience that will surpass your wildest expectations. Loved by locals and visitors, Bordeaux is a city that has everything, including elegant and majestic historical buildings blooming with museums and galleries, scrumptious food, lively and vibrant nightlife, modern infrastructure, and to top it off, it also has easy access to wonderful beaches and nature reserves.

Things to Do in Bordeaux

Listing Bordeaux´s top attractions might require an entire book, but some of the must-see's while in town include the majestic Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, and the Grand Place de la Bourse with the Three Graces fountain and the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool. For vibrant nightlife visit the Saint-Pierre district and the Bassins à Flot.

Best Time to Visit Bordeaux

From May through September, the weather in Bordeaux is warm and perfect for visiting the many attractions, including historic wineries for a delightful tasting; especially if you visit in June during the biennial Bordeaux Wine Festival.