Bordeaux Things to Do

This vineyard takes pride of place among St Emilion's great vintages. One of the oldest properties in the town, and one of the highest at 90 meters (295 feet) above sea level, the 30-year old vineyard at Clos des Menuts spans s... more

On the third Sunday in September, and after various traditional events, grape picking begins in all the major chateaux in the region. From the top of the King's tower in St-Emilion, the jury officially announces the start of th... more

Opened in 1811, Bordeaux's Natural History Museum is one of the oldest of its kind in France. Set in a stunning private mansion adjoining the Le Jardin Public , the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle hosts a zoological collection of sp... more

The Cruiseur Colbert is one of the country's biggest warships and belongs to the French Navy. Now with a new lease of life as a museum, you can retrace the life of the vessel from her construction in 1953 to her last mission in... more

Bordeaux's museum of fine arts was founded in 1801 by Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1829, the curator managed to obtain a collection of 280 paintings comprising works from Italy, Belgium, Germany and Holland. The Dutch paintings eleva... more

Stadium Vélodrome Bordeaux Lac is well known for hosting major cycling competitions, but is also open to the public, from beginners to medal holding amateurs. Bicycles are available and help is always on hand, particularly for... more

Although a large portion of this church was renovated during the 19th Century, its Gothic facade and its beautiful entryway, done in the flamboyant style of the 14th and 15th Centuries, were kept intact. Within the church, the... more

Dedicated to water and its arrival in the city, this building is unique throughout France. Starting on the ground floor, the visit begins with temporary exhibitions on the theme of water. Artists, children and societies regular... more

This austere 18th-century building plays host to Bordeaux's town hall. The building took 13 years to build (1771–1784). On two sides of the courtyard, low buildings link the main building to a colonnade. The rear façade is exte... more

There has been a church on the site of the Basilique Notre-Dame since the 1500s, although the present building dates back to the 18th Century. Today it also acts as a concert hall for classical music performances, and seats up... more