Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bordeaux

Grand cru vineyards, oyster coast and 18th-century stone

Bordeaux is a city of elegant stone, world-class wine and a fast-improving food scene. The UNESCO-listed centre is walkable and beautiful, while the surrounding vineyards — Saint-Émilion, Pauillac, Sauternes, Margaux — are among the most famous on earth. Add the Atlantic coast, oyster farms and the Dune du Pilat, and it becomes a complete gastronomic and coastal getaway.

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Highlights of Bordeaux

City of Bordeaux

Place de la Bourse, the water mirror, the Cité du Vin and riverside dining.

Saint-Émilion

Underground church, limestone streets and premier grand cru tastings.

Dune du Pilat & Arcachon

Europe's tallest sand dune and fresh oysters by the bay.

Médoc châteaux

Drive the wine route from Margaux to Pauillac with private cellar visits.

Know before you go

Best time to visit

May–June and September–October for vineyard visits and pleasant city weather. Harvest season is busy but atmospheric in September.

Getting there & around

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is 30 minutes from the centre. The TGV from Paris takes just over two hours. A car or private driver is needed for the Médoc and Saint-Émilion.

Where to stay

Boutique hotels in the Golden Triangle, vineyard estates with guest rooms, or coastal villas near Arcachon.

Eating & drinking

Oysters from Arcachon, entrecôte à la bordelaise, canelé pastries, and the region's full range of red, white and sweet wines.

Local tips

Wine châteaux require advance bookings; many are not open to drop-in visitors.
The Dune du Pilat is best climbed at sunrise or sunset for cooler sand and fewer people.
The riverfront is lively in summer — book restaurants ahead.