On Bordeaux city breaks enjoy the smart shopping streets, prestigious art museums, high
culture and traditional gourmet dining of Old Bordeaux, with its grandiose
18th-century architecture. Take in the majestic façades of Bordeaux's
beautiful riverside quays, around which you'll find most of the city's
more relaxed nightlife and entertainment. And, you can't come all this way
without visiting some of the famous Bordeaux wine villages.
Dining and unwinding on Bordeaux city breaks
For simple meals on Bordeaux city breaks, take a seat at the city's many
convivial brasseries. Or sample classic French dining on your Bordeaux city break at
traditional restaurants throughout Old Bordeaux. You can sip Bordeaux wines
with rich, meaty farm-fresh regional cuisine. For a lighter touch and a livelier
atmosphere, have a meal break in the city's Chartrons Quarter and
trendy riverside areas.
Special places to stay in Bordeaux
Stay in Old Bordeaux on your Bordeaux city break, especially in the Grands
Hommes district (also known as the "Golden Triangle") near the Grand
Théâtre, to be close to the city's finest architecture, restaurants and
shopping. You'll find hotels in all price brackets around place de la
Comédie and place Gambetta. Find high quality at lower rates
towards the nearby Chartrons and lively waterfront districts.
Things to do on Bordeaux city breaks
On your Bordeaux city break, wander chic shopping streets and grand squares in
beautiful Old Bordeaux. Admire dignified 18th-century architecture like the
Grand Théâtre, and landmark medieval churches. The
15th-century Grosse Cloche, the former Town Hall bell tower is a beautiful
throwback from the time when the English owned Bordeaux. Tuck into rich
south-western cuisine like meat and game and sample renowned Bordeaux wines. Enjoy
the city's ballet and opera and arts museums, and admire the majestic
Bordeaux waterfront from Pont de Pierre bridge.
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