Bordeaux Travel Guide: What to See and Where to Go
Who it’s for: Travellers planning a trip to Bordeaux
What you’ll find: Must-see attractions, wine routes, gourmet addresses and practical travel advice
Featured destinations: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, the Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Arcachon Bay and the Atlantic Coast
Topics: Bordeaux wine, history, culture and gastronomy
Expert insight: Personal recommendations from a local professional guide and sommelier
PLANNING A TRIP TO BORDEAUX?
This expert Bordeaux travel guide, created by a local professional guide and sommelier, brings together everything you need to plan an unforgettable stay. Discover the best things to do in Bordeaux, which wineries to visit, where to enjoy regional cuisine, and how to create the perfect itinerary through the city and its surroundings. You will find helpful information for both a first visit to Bordeaux and a longer journey through southwestern France.
Explore Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, the magnificent Place de la Bourse and Miroir d’Eau, the characterful Saint-Pierre and Chartrons districts, local markets, museums and wine bars. Find out what to see in Bordeaux in one, two or three days, where to stay, the best time to visit and how to experience the city at a relaxed and enjoyable pace.
The guide also takes you into the world-famous Bordeaux vineyards and wine regions of Saint-Émilion, the Médoc, Graves, Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes. Learn about the differences between Bordeaux’s Left Bank and Right Bank, discover which Bordeaux wineries to visit, how to book château tours and tastings, and which wine route best matches your interests.
Our Bordeaux Travel Guide will also help you choose the best day trips from Bordeaux. Explore Arcachon Bay, the Dune du Pilat, the Atlantic Coast, Cognac, the Dordogne and the Basque Country. From practical travel advice and inspiring itinerary ideas to gourmet addresses and local recommendations, this guide will introduce you to the authentic Bordeaux—its wines, history, culture, gastronomy and French art of living.
