Description
Bordeaux, the world capital of wine, boasts one of the most harmonious 18th century architectural complexes in Europe. The city has been officially included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as of 28 June 2007.
The Bordeaux World Heritage site is the largest urban entity to be so honoured. It covers 1,810 hectares, or half of the city, from the outer boulevards to the banks of the Garonne. Several monuments have also been listed as World Heritage Sites as part of UNESCO's tribute to major points of interest along the pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela.
A party atmosphere, excellent quality of life, great wines and fine foods, culture and shopping… Bordeaux look no further!
Not to be missed
-Esplanade des Quinconces, the biggest city-centre esplanade in Europe
-The buildings lining the quayside, promenade, riverboat trips and “guinguettes” (waterfront cafés and dance halls)
-Grand Théâtre, Palais Rohan and Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange), 18th century masterpieces
-The Cathedral and the two basilicas, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
-The squares of old Bordeaux, with their craft shops and café terraces
-The Triangle Bordelais (Bordeaux Triangle), its 4-seasons market and luxury boutiques
-Rue Saint-Catherine (393 feets long) and its big-name stores
-Les Chartrons district, its antique dealers
-Saint-Michel district and its flea market
-The many museums
-The wine tours
-The UNESCO tours
-The world biggest Water mirror (3450 m²)
Experience Bordeaux
“Bordeaux Découverte” individual package
From €98 / pers. in a 2-star hotel, valid every day until 31/12/09 including:
-2 nights in a double room plus breakfast in a 2-, 3- or 4- star hotel,
-1 guided tour of Bordeaux
-1 guided tour in the vineyard, with tasting at wine-producing châteaux,
-1 pass giving admission to the principal museums, sites and monuments,
-1 pass that provides one day of free travel on urban public transportation lines (on request)
-1 free bottle of wine (per hotel room)
-1 free glass of Champagne per person offered at the Casino Barrière of Bordeaux-Lac
- reduced rates at the La Bourse underground car park: 2 days for 25€ or 3 days for 30€
Festive Bordeaux
-Bordeaux celebrates the wine from 24 to 27 June 2010. This is a rendez-vous not to be missed by all those who love wine, food, celebration and culture. 4 unforgettable days of festivities.
-Evento from 9 to 18 October 2009, throughout the city. This is a new two-week art festival, where invited artists represent the city of Bordeaux in their own way, creating works of art on site based on the theme of “an intimate and subjective city”.
Getting there
-Train station: 3hrs from Paris, 5hrs from Lille by high-speed train. 10 minutes from the city centre by tram
-Airport: 1hr from Paris. Approximately 30 minutes from the city centre
-Motorways: 580 km to Paris by the A10, to Spain by the A62, to Italy by the A63
Contact
Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux
12 cours du XXX Juillet
33000 Bordeaux
Tel: +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00
Fax: +33 (0)5 56 00 66 01
otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com
www.bordeaux-tourisme.com
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