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Wednesday 03 March, 2021

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Bordeaux

Stade de Bordeaux – Information and access

Bordeaux Rugby Village – Information and access

Bordeaux Métropole comprises 28 towns and around 850,000 inhabitants. Bordering the Garonne River, Bordeaux metropolitan area covers 57,828 hectares, half of which is woodland and natural areas. Several emblematic infrastructures mark the metropolitan area, such as the Opéra National de Bordeaux (Bordeaux National Opera), the Cité du Vin (the Wine City), and the city's two stadiums: Stade de Bordeaux and Stade Chaban-Delmas. The ambition of Bordeaux Metropolis is to be close to its inhabitants, innovative, supportive and ecological.

DISCOVER BORDEAUX

« BORDEAUX, PORT DE LA LUNE » TOUR

Did you know that Bordeaux is the French city with the most protected buildings, after Paris? This 3.6km-long UNESCO World Heritage route leads to 27 emblematic or little-known sites and monuments. It is marked on the ground by 275 bronze nails. The walk is self-guided, at your own pace, with the help of a map available at the tourism office. Ideal for discovering the richness and diversity of Bordeaux's heritage. Tourism & Handicaps approved (hearing, motor and mental).

More information: https://www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/parcours/bordeaux-world-heritage-site.html

Location

Departure from the Tourist Office
12, Cours du 30 juillet
33000 Bordeaux

Access

Tram lines B, C or D – Stop: Quiconces

LA CITÉ DU VIN

At the heart of an evocative building, the Cité du Vin is a unique cultural venue that gives a different view of wine, telling the story of its culture through an immersive and sensory presentation. The visit ends at the belvedere, where you can taste a vintage chosen from a selection of wines from around the world. Panoramic restaurant, cellar, boutique, immersive tasting trail, tasting workshops and lectures complete the experience.

More information: https://www.laciteduvin.com/en

Location

134 Quai de Bacalan
33300 Bordeaux

Access

Tram line B – Stop: La Cité du Vin

« CHÂTEAUX ET TERROIRS » TOUR

Just a few hours to discover Bordeaux’s vineyards? This quick tour will win you over. On the programme: a visit of two wine estates including the tasting of two wines (Médoc or Graves & Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers or Bourg & Blaye) or a visit of the Saint-Émilion village and its underground monolithic church, followed by a visit and tasting at a wine estate (Saint-Émilion or Fronsac).

Bilingual tour in French and English, departing at 1:30pm - returning at 6:30pm.
Price: €50/person
More information: https://www.visiter-bordeaux.com/en/discovering-vineyards/chateaux-terroirs-bordeaux-wine-roads.html

Location

Tourist Office
12, Cours du 30 juillet
33000 Bordeaux

Access

Tram lines B, C or D – Stop: Quiconces

NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE REGION

La Dune du Pilat
Pyla-sur-Mer

The Dune du Pilat is an adventure. With your hair blowing in the wind, climb the peaks, speed down the slopes and let yourself be carried away by the magic of this unique landscape. The sunset at the top of the dune, at over 110 meters high, is breathtaking.

More information: https://ladunedupilat.com/en/

Saint-Émilion

Lose yourself in the city's medieval streets, taste the macarons and delights of its renowned vineyards - it's a mouth-watering programme! Saint-Émilion is the charm of the South-West of France, a perfect blend of heritage, wine tourism and gastronomy. Epicureans, we're waiting for you!

More information: https://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/uk/

Terra Aventura
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Terra Aventura is an unusual treasure hunt in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Armed with a smartphone and the Terra Aventura app, set off on an adventure along more than 550 routes in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, and let yourself be surprised by some wonderful discoveries!

More information: https://www.terra-aventura.fr/en

Cognac

Cognac, city of art and history. Open the doors of the greatest Cognac houses (Rémy Martin, Martell, Hennessy...) and go behind the scenes of its construction. Take a plunge into history and embark on a journey to the land of the "Angels' Share". As for nature, take some fresh air during a boat trip along the Charente River.

More information: https://www.tourism-cognac.com/uk/

Rugby World Cup 2023 low-carbon itinerary
From Bordeaux, to Angoulême and Poitiers

« Special Rugby World Cup 2023 » low-carbon itinerary. Leaving Bordeaux by train, between matches, enjoy cultural stopovers in Nouvelle Aquitaine, with a route on the theme of culture and heritage, passing through Angoulême, International Capital of Comic Books and UNESCO creative city, and Poitiers, city of art and history with its 100 steeples.

More information: http://www.crt-nouvelle-aquitaine.com/en