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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Bordeaux - 2023

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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in Bordeaux. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated Sep 2023
  • No.1
    4.5/5
    38 Reviews
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    "Bordeaux Exchange Square is the world wine trading center, every day there will be tourists and traders from all over the world to come here, trading wines from various wineries, is definitely the most lively place in Bordeaux, it is worth to feel."
    Bordeaux
    844m from downtown
    Highlights: The Bordeaux Stock Exchange Square was built in 1755. It was originally built to celebrate King Louis XV of France. In the middle of the square, there was a bronze statue of Louis XV riding a tall horse. It was melted down and was built on the original site in 1869 The three fountains seen now. The Place de la Bordeaux was designed by French architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, who also designed the Place de la Concorde and the Palace of Versailles in Paris. This building complex consists of three parts: the tax office, the stock exchange hall and the central hall. It is a very magnificent 18th century building complex in southwestern France.
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  • No.2
    4.5/5
    52 Reviews
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    "The Archbishop of St. Andre's Church in Bordeaux is the most famous church here, and it is very large in scale. It is no worse than Notre Dame, the whole building is very simple, with very complex and exquisite sculptures, two towering towers are its symbol, the interior is also magnificent, looks very solemn, definitely one of the most worthwhile attractions in Bordeaux."
    Bordeaux
    120m from downtown
    Highlights: St. Andrew's Cathedral is located in the urban area, opposite the city hall across the square in front of the church. The church was built in the 11th century, and the main hall is a Roman-style building. During the British era, the church was expanded due to its perceived small size. In 1137, Louis VII and Ariano da Kittenou married in this church.
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  • No.3
    4.9/5
    7 Reviews
    From36.32
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6226 reviews
    "excellent and very informative Museum. the place is very big and you can spend up to 4 hours there"
    Bordeaux
    3.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Bordeaux Wine Museum (La Cité du Vin) is a modern, comprehensive museum with wine as its theme, including permanent exhibition halls, temporary exhibition halls, audio-visual screening rooms, library, workshop, restaurant, souvenir shop and a wine cellar.
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  • No.4
    4.6/5
    47 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 929 reviews
    "The large area of the old town of Bordeaux is one of the largest squares in Europe. The Girondé monument in the middle of the square is very tall and is the hallmark building. Next to the square is statues of the thinker Montaigne and the philosopher Montesquieu. The square is shaded by trees. There is also a viewing platform on the side. However, the sun in the French man was too strong, and we took a quick look and left."
    Bordeaux
    997m from downtown
    Highlights: Cancons Square is located at the northern end of the old urban area, on the banks of the Garonne River, covering an area of 120,000 square kilometers and is one of the largest squares in Europe. On the west side of the square, there are monuments to members of the French Gironde faction, as well as bronze sculptures, statues of Montaigne, a thinker born in Bordeaux, and statues of the philosopher Montesquieu. The square is surrounded by rows of trees, and there is a viewing platform on the river bank, which is a good place to watch the whole square.
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  • No.5
    4.6/5
    55 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1256 reviews
    "This is the prototype building of the Grand Theatre of Paris, Bordeaux's most beautiful world heritage site. Every September - June of the next year, famous European singing and dance dramas will be staged. The fare in the theater is priced according to the location. The good location must be processed for the annual card to have the opportunity to grab it. Of course, the best location will definitely be reserved. However, for Xiaobai, it is good to spend 15 euros to buy the ceiling position before the opening."
    Bordeaux
    663m from downtown
    Highlights: The Grand Theater is a classical-style theater designed and built by architect Vito Louis from 1773 to 1780. The theater is 47 meters long, 19 meters high, and 88 meters wide. The 12 Corinthian columns on the front are similar to the columns in front of the Greek temple. The upper half of the columns is carved with the goddess of music and poetry in Greek mythology. The grand staircase inside is imitated from the Opera Garnier in Paris.
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  • No.6
    4.6/5
    39 Reviews
    "The church of Saint Michel and Saint-Gudule has a profound origin with the Belgian royal family. Since 1830, all religious ceremonies of the royal family have been held here. When the sun sets, the cathedral shines a different kind of glory under the sunset, and it is also a pleasure to enjoy the sunset scenery here. ​"
    Bordeaux
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: St. Michael's Church is located on the banks of the Garonne River at the southern end of the old city, facing Canteloup Square. This church was built in the 14th century, and it is the representative of Gothic architecture in the urban area of Bordeaux. In this church, what attracts attention is the St.Michel tower built in the 15th century and renovated in 1865. This 374-foot-high tower is the tallest Gothic spire in France. Enjoy views of the city of Bordeaux and, on a clear day, the Atlantic Ocean. The Cloche bell tower in the center of the Canteloup square in front of the church is the pointer of the city of Bordeaux.
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  • No.7
    4.5/5
    29 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1098 reviews
    "The bell gate is the center of Bordeaux, an old castle-style bell tower that looks very European in medieval style. On one side of the clock tower is modern Bordeaux, on the other end is the old Bordeaux Old City, through the big bell gate, as if through time and space, with a different feeling."
    Bordeaux
    673m from downtown
    Highlights: The Grand Bell Gate is one of Bordeaux's famous monuments. It is located at the entrance of the Saint-Michel neighborhood and used to be the bell tower of the former Bordeaux City Hall. The Great Bell Gate consists of two 40-meter-high circular towers connected in the middle, decorated with a golden lion coat of arms. In the 12th century it was originally four round towers with only one story. It was later changed to its current form in the 15th to 17th centuries. Big bells are used to ring to warn the public in the event of a fire.
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  • No.8
    4.5/5
    14 Reviews
    From16.51
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1182 reviews
    "Nice museum to know the history of the city related to wine, with a taste test at the end."
    Bordeaux
    2km from downtown
    Highlights: When you come to Bordeaux, a city famous for its wine, a visit to the wine museum is not to be missed. This wine museum has a relatively complete knowledge of wine and its brewing process, as well as a rich collection of wine bottles and barrels, as well as a wine tasting experience.
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  • No.9
    4.7/5
    13 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1548 reviews
    "The Bordeaux-Jacques-Chabon-Delma Bridge is a very famous bridge on the river, and the four upright columns at both ends of the bridge are like four swords inserted into the air, and it can be seen in remote places. He is also a famous bridge on the Bordeaux River, and is a transportation hub for the entire city. You may wish to enjoy it."
    Bordeaux
    3.1km from downtown
    Highlights: The Jacques Chabon-Delmar Bridge is located in Bordeaux, a port city in southern France. Opened to traffic in 2013, the bridge is 575 meters long and has four towering pylons. Whenever a large ship wants to pass, the machinery inside the pylons works to raise the main bridge high, etc. The boat passes and then descends to let the vehicles pass, the whole process is spectacular and interesting.
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  • No.10
    4.6/5
    17 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1410 reviews
    "The Pierre Bridge in Bordeaux is a famous bridge on the Seine, a stone multi-arch bridge that resembles a dragon lying across the river. This bridge has a history of more than 100 years, although it has experienced a hundred years of wind and rain, but it is still the main bridge transportation hub here, standing on the bridge can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river bank, really suitable for walking tour."
    Bordeaux
    1.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Pont Pierre, located in Bordeaux, France, was the first bridge over the Garonne River and was built in 1819. In the process of building the bridge, the builders encountered many difficulties, and later, they borrowed a diving bell from England to stabilize the bridge, which has 17 arches (the alphanumeric of Napoleon's name).
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  • No.11
    4.4/5
    22 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2956 reviews
    "Catherine Street is also quite interesting, the street is very wide, the street is also very interesting, some of the shops on the street are also very popular, some of the things bought are French interior goods."
    Bordeaux
    442m from downtown
    Highlights: St. Catherine Street is a bustling commercial street in the Bordeaux region. This more than 1,000-meter-long street is completely closed to motor vehicles. There are many shops on both sides of the street, and there are also many cafes and bars. The street has had this name since the 18th century, mainly in honor of the martyred saint who was buried in the nearby chapel.
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  • No.12
    4.4/5
    24 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 852 reviews
    "The Pebelang Tower in Bordeaux is a medieval church building. The tower still has a bronze bell with a history of more than 600 years. Every time it is ten o'clock, he will ring the loud bell. You can climb the rotating stairs to the top of the tower and overlook the surrounding scenery. It's really retro and beautiful."
    Bordeaux
    204m from downtown
    Highlights: The PeyBerland Tower is located on the PeyBerland Square next to the Cathedral of Bordeaux and is separated from the Cathedral. It was named after the then Archbishop PeyBerland. The tower was built between 1440 and 1500. It is a 66-meter-high Gothic building. The of tower is a minaret. Today, tourists can still climb the steps to the tower, which is a good place to overlook the city scenery.
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  • No.13
    4.0/5
    12 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1111 reviews
    "Bordeaux Park is really unique, this small park can also see a lot of good things, a lot of things in the park are very typical, you can also see interesting flowers here."
    Bordeaux
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Bordeaux Park is a lush park with a botanical garden with carefully classified plant species, a natural history museum and a children's playground. The park is located south of the city center and was built in 1775, and you can still see some historical sites in it.
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  • No.14
    4.2/5
    14 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 114 reviews
    "The Galian Palace is a famous historical monument in Bordeaux. This palace has a history of more than 1,000 years. It has only one wall and passage left, but it is vaguely visible that his past glory is now one of the symbols of Bordeaux. It is also a must-visit attraction to visit Bordeaux. Don't be wrong."
    Bordeaux
    1.1km from downtown
    Highlights: The Palais Garien is the surviving Gallo-Roman ruins in Bordeaux, an open-air amphitheater built in the 3rd century AD that once held 15,000 spectators, and now only a few remnants of the arches remain.
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  • No.15
    4.3/5
    25 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 357 reviews
    "The Bordeaux Art Gallery is a long art gallery, this building has a history of more than 100 years, where many French and European famous painters' paintings and sculptures are displayed, is one of the important art galleries in France, definitely worth visiting."
    Bordeaux
    117m from downtown
    Highlights: The Municipal Museum of Fine Arts is located behind the City Hall, very close to the Cathedral of St. Andrés, and houses many works by French painters, including Renoir, Matisse, Grue and others. In addition, there are works by Italian painters. There are also international art exhibitions from May to September every year.
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  • No.16
    4.5/5
    28 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 784 reviews
    "The Archaeology Museum is quite huge. This museum is also a very interesting place, there are quite a lot of archaeological discoveries, the museum is also very unique, the museum can also see a lot."
    Bordeaux
    421m from downtown
    Highlights: The Archaeological Museum displays stone tools, pottery and frescoes, as well as monuments in the Bordeaux region and ancient agricultural tools. What's more interesting is that it also displays the manufacturing process of wine barrels, as well as a special person explaining the ancient method of making wine.
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  • No.17
    4.3/5
    15 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1316 reviews
    "The Girondale Monument is a very beautiful monument in Bordeaux. It is an iconic building here. The sculpture of the sea god is very moving. It is definitely worth everyone to enjoy it. You must not miss it."
    Bordeaux
    910m from downtown
    Highlights: The Girondins Monument is located in the Place de la Plum in Bordeaux. It was built to commemorate the members of the Girondists who were victims of the Reign of Terror. This is a must-see stop for reviewing the history of the French Revolution. The monument was built from 1894 to 1902. The proposal for the establishment of the monument originated in 1868, and was proposed by the architect Julian Gardé, the grandnephew of the Girondist Elie Gardé. In 1794, Ellie Gardé and other Girondists, and those who helped them, were guillotined there.
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  • No.18
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    Bordeaux
    2.2km from downtown
  • No.19
    Closed
    4.5/5
    2 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 167 reviews
    "Bordeaux Moon Bay, very beautiful! There are many ancient buildings in Bordeaux, and the Moon Bay is a lot of people. It takes an hour to go from beginning to end. It is also a simple walk to see the flowers. If you want to see it, you need to arrive in person."
    Bordeaux
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: A place where you can walk along the promenade of the Garonne river. The Port of the Moon is an old port listed under the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are many magnificent old buildings which makes the area worth visiting.
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  • No.20
    5.0/5
    1 Reviews
    From24.76
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 619 reviews
    "very big place with nice displays and very good for photos"
    Bordeaux
    4km from downtown

FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Bordeaux?
Some Best Things to Do in Bordeaux include:Place de la Bourse|Cathedrale St-Andre|Cité du Vin|Esplande des Quinconces|National Opera of Bordeaux
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Bordeaux?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Bordeaux include:Place de la Bourse:4.5|Cathedrale St-Andre:4.5|Cité du Vin:4.9|Esplande des Quinconces:4.6|National Opera of Bordeaux:4.6
At what locations in Bordeaux can Best Things to Do in Bordeaux be found?
The Best Things to Do in Bordeaux are mainly located in:Place de la Bourse:Bordeaux|Cathedrale St-Andre:Bordeaux|Cité du Vin:Bordeaux|Esplande des Quinconces:Bordeaux|National Opera of Bordeaux:Bordeaux