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History of the Port of Bordeaux

By Vert Bordeaux
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$25 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

The port of Bordeaux is at the heart of the city’s economic and social history.

This guided tour along the banks of the Garonne tells the storey of the commercial and industrial development that shaped Bordeaux. You will discover the central role of the port in the colonial trade and slave trade, and its impact on the city and its inhabitants.

The route also explains the construction of hangars, wharves and port infrastructure, true symbols of urban development. Dynamic and immersive, this experience connects past and present to better understand the evolution of the city. Participants can read the harbour heritage in a vivid and informative way.

An essential visit for those who wish to understand Bordeaux through its maritime and commercial history.

Activity location

  • Place de la Bourse
    • Place de la Bourse
    • 33000, Bordeaux, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place de la Bourse
    • Place de la Bourse
    • 33000, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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History of the Port of Bordeaux
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
AU$24.78 x 1 AdultAU$24.78
Total
Price is AU$24.78
Until Thu, 23 Apr

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Place de la Bourse

  • 15m
The Place de la Bourse is the most famous square in Bordeaux. facing the Garonne and bordered by the Miroir d'Eau, it is a must for all travellers.

Esplanade des Quinconces

  • 10m
The Place des Quinconces was not always this vast wooded area. Its history is closely linked to the urbanisation of the city and its port.

Bourse Maritime

  • 10m
A magnificent building on the quays of Bordeaux.

CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain

  • 10m
An old warehouse of foodstuffs.

Quai des Marques

  • 20m
Old hangars from the beginning of the 20th century.

Base Sous-Marine de Bordeaux

  • 10m
Near the water basins, we will see the submarine base, built by the Germans during World War II to house submarines.

Location

Activity location

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    Place de la Bourse
    • Place de la Bourse
    • 33000, Bordeaux, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Place de la Bourse
    • Place de la Bourse
    • 33000, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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