Bastide Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Bordeaux Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Bordeaux Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Cit é du Vin
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cité du Vin during your travels in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Rue Sainte-Catherine
If you love to shop, this French street has great appeal. People watch as you have a drink or meal. The street seems to have a life of its own.
Place des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Place de la Bourse
Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.
Place Saint Pierre
Learn about the local history of Bordeaux with a stop at Place Saint Pierre. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Activities
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Chocolate and Pastry Food Tasting Tour
Bordeaux: Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting
Our pick of the best Bastide Hotel Deals
Eklo Hotels Bordeaux City center Bastide
Room functional and clean if small. Found the lighting insufficient but maybe it’s my eyes. Staff friendly, but very young, as one would expect from a place that has individual rooms as well as hostel beds in shared rooms. The place is bright and funky, which works for me. If you like exposed plywood, ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
Matcha Matcha nearby offering good range of coffees and cakes etc.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Novotel Bordeaux Centre
Muy buennhotel
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons by IHG
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
Excellent quiet , new and v comfortable.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Konti by HappyCulture
Staff were very friendly, location was great for exploring the city, rooms were clean and good value
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bastide
Chartrons
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chartrons. Spend some time visiting top spots like Quai des Marques, and catch the metro at Cours du Medoc Tram Station or Les Hangars Tram Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces
If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station.
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.
Bassins a Flot
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Bassins a Flot. Submarine Base of Bordeaux and Cap Sciences are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Bassins A Flot Tram Station or Rue Achard Tram Station to get around the larger area.
