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What to see in Bordeaux

Places to see in Bordeaux on a map, with photos and addresses.

What to see in Bordeaux

Porte Cailhau
Sightseeing

Porte Cailhau

A medieval gate marking the entrance to the old town. A landmark for a walk through the historic centre. Check opening hours and access conditions on

Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux (Opéra National)
Sightseeing

Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux (Opéra National)

The opera house at the heart of Bordeaux: a colonnaded building surrounded by lively streets to explore. Check opening hours and access conditions on

Miroir d’eau (Water Mirror)
Sightseeing

Miroir d’eau (Water Mirror)

The water mirror in front of Place de la Bourse, where the façades are reflected on the surface of the water. Check opening hours and access condition

Place de la Bourse
Sightseeing

Place de la Bourse

A square on the banks of the Garonne, best discovered together with the Miroir d’eau. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and wit

Saint-André Cathedral
Sightseeing

Saint-André Cathedral

A cathedral on Place Pey-Berland, a stop on a walk through the historic centre. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the

Grosse Cloche
Sightseeing

Grosse Cloche

The historic belfry on Rue Saint-James, a landmark of old Bordeaux. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue.

Museum of Wine and Trade in Bordeaux (Musée du Vin et du Négoce)
Wine

Museum of Wine and Trade in Bordeaux (Musée du Vin et du Négoce)

A museum in the Chartrons district that tells the story of Bordeaux wine and its trade. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and w

Église Saint-Louis-des-Chartrons
Sightseeing

Église Saint-Louis-des-Chartrons

A church in the Chartrons district, on Rue Notre-Dame, to visit during a walk around the neighbourhood. Check opening hours and access conditions on G

Halle des Chartrons
Sightseeing

Halle des Chartrons

A market hall on the Chartrons market square, a landmark for strolling around the district. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps a

Parks

Bordeaux Botanical Garden

A botanical garden in the Bastide district, on the right bank of the Garonne. A green walk. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps a

Darwin Écosystème
Sightseeing

Darwin Écosystème

An alternative venue on the Quai des Queyries, on the right bank of the Garonne, for an outing in that district. Check opening hours and access condit

Restaurants

La Guinguette chez Alriq

A guinguette at Port Bastide, on the right bank of the Garonne. Check opening days and programme before you go. Check opening hours and access conditi

Palais Gallien
Sightseeing

Palais Gallien

The remains of an ancient amphitheatre in central Bordeaux, for a walk through the city’s history. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google

Porte d’Aquitaine
Sightseeing

Porte d’Aquitaine

The gate of Place de la Victoire, to see during a walk around the square. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue.

Place de la Victoire
Sightseeing

Place de la Victoire

A large square in central Bordeaux, best discovered together with the Porte d’Aquitaine. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and

Marché des Capucins
Shopping

Marché des Capucins

The market on Place des Capucins: fresh produce and local shopping. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue.

Place du Parlement
Sightseeing

Place du Parlement

A square in the old town, a stop on a walk through central Bordeaux. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue.

Place Saint-Pierre
Sightseeing

Place Saint-Pierre

A square in the old town, to discover along with the neighbouring streets. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue

Place Fernand-Lafargue
Sightseeing

Place Fernand-Lafargue

A square in central Bordeaux, a possible rest stop during a walk. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue.

Jardin Public
Parks

Jardin Public

A public garden in central Bordeaux, for a stroll among greenery or a break during a walk. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps an

Bordeaux City Hall (Hôtel de ville)
Sightseeing

Bordeaux City Hall (Hôtel de ville)

The city hall (the former Palais Rohan), on Place Pey-Berland, to visit along with the area around the cathedral. Check opening hours and access condi

Mériadeck Shopping Centre
Shopping

Mériadeck Shopping Centre

A shopping centre in the Mériadeck district, for shopping or a stop during a walk. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with t