Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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 des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
As with many stately buildings that dominate their space, this one has a superb presence. Tour this magnificent building and enjoy one of its performances.
Place de la Victoire
A gateway to the rest of the city, this bustling square in Bordeaux's student quarter is home to classical monuments and stylish restaurants.
Bordeaux Cathedral
Marvel at panoramic views of the city and reflect in the peaceful nave at this iconic religious building, the seat of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux.
Activities
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Bordeaux: Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting
Our pick of the best Bordeaux City Centre Hotel Deals
Mercure Bordeaux Centre Ville
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Hotel Bordeaux Clemenceau by HappyCulture
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ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
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Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
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Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Bordeaux City Centre
Bordeaux Golden Triangle
If you're spending time in Bordeaux Golden Triangle, you might enjoy attractions like Place de la Comédie and Rue Sainte-Catherine. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Grand Theatre Tram Station to see more of the city.
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.
Meriadeck
Travellers choose Meriadeck for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Meriadeck Tram Station or Hotel de Police Tram Station and check out top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck.
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 Seurin - Fondaudège
If you're spending some time in Saint Seurin - Fondaudège, Palais Gallien and St. Seurin Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor
While you're in Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor, take in top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck or Musée des Beaux-Arts, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hotel de Police Tram Station or Gaviniès Tram Stop.
Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide
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- Visit Abzac
- Aquitaine Museum
- Visit Arbis
- Visit Artigues-pres-Bordeaux
- Visit Barie
- Visit Blanquefort
- Visit Bonzac
- Visit Bordeaux Golden Triangle
- Visit Capucins - Victoire
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- Visit Bourg-sur-Gironde
- Visit Cabara
- Visit Cenon
- Visit Gensac
- Girondins Monument
- Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
- Grosse Cloche
- Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan
- Jardin Public
- Visit La Brede
- Visit La Teste-de-Buch
- Visit Lacanau
- Visit Langon
- Visit Lanton
- Visit Le Porge
- Visit Lège-Cap-Ferret
- Maison du Vin de Bordeaux
- Visit Moulon
- Visit Pauillac
- Visit Pessac
- Place de la Bourse
- Place de la Victoire
- Place des Quinconces
- Pont de Pierre
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Visit Saint-Émilion
- Saint Joseph Orthodox Church
- Saint-Michel Holidays
