Bordeaux, the world capital of wine, is ideally located on the edge of the Gironde estuary, between Gascony Landes and the Atlantic. The city with its historic city center and its numerous listed monuments is the scene of many activities!
On the Garonne, on foot or in the air , Bordeaux can be discovered and practiced in many ways. It will be enough to know how to approach it, while enjoying the wonders that are enthroned in the city of the Southwest.
All around Bordeaux are great grape varieties, with their vast estates and vineyards which photograph themselves wonderfully. You can treat yourself to a nice getaway to discover some of them, by car or why not by buggy on the road.
Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion, Sauternes , Graves, Médoc, Pomerol… There is a choice among the Grands Crus Classés! This land option allows you to go at your own pace and take a nice wine tour of the Bordeaux region.
If you want to see more at once, the best solution is surely first flight ! At altitude, you can see the whole of the city of Bordeaux, but also the surrounding vineyards in a grandiose panorama.
By paramotor or helicopter for example, you can choose a route and fly to an air show that is bound to be remembered!
The city of Bordeaux, cradled by the Garonne, offers itself a top attraction with cruises which show you the major sites and monuments. As in Paris, you can embark on board for a boat trip and decide to have lunch, dinner and even a wine tasting!
You float on the water, quiet, with a guide who comments. This beautiful maritime getaway is not to be confused with a walk on water, at the Mirror of Water in Bordeaux. On the Place de la Bourse , the few centimeters of water are reflected to give the illusion of a mirror. In summer, people come here to cool off!
Just because the Garonne is a river doesn't mean you can't navigate it! To treat yourself to an outdoor sporting activity, such as a refreshing trip on the latter,dare to jet ski or rent a boat , you will be amazed at your Bordeaux moment.
On a supervised hike, you will not need a boat license, but outside pay attention to the regulations. To avoid any worries, we recommend the organized outing with an instructor or skipper , it's safer and more entertaining.
Hands on the handlebars or passenger on the boat, you take advantage of the moment to observe the quays of Bordeaux with its listed monuments . You will even see some castles and wine islands!
The city of Bordeaux can be crossed in many ways. In the open air, we found you some means of transport where you are sure to enjoy.
Because wine is quite central to the culture of the city, you can definitely get into wine tourism , it is the ideal place to organize an outing on the theme of heritage and wine.
On a segway or by bike for example, you make your discovery itinerary. Do not forget the Parc Saint-Michel, the Pont de Pierre, the Place de la Bourse and the Cité du Vin, this new building inaugurated in 2016 which offers a panoramic view of the city.
With its shape evoking the vine stock and the meanders of the Garonne, it is an oenological and discovery stage in your day or stay in Bordeaux.
If you want to learn a little more about the art of serving wine, its design, its tasting, its conservation... The ideal is an initiation to oenology course !
You can enter the domain of a castle and take a visit, followed by a tasting large listed castles. This is an opportunity to discover the wine world without claiming a great experience in this universe.
You will learn some useful vocabulary words to understand the complexity of aromas , and to get an idea of what you like or dislike! And like any good amateur, be careful not to mix too much, you'll be overwhelmed.
In any case, you cannot come to Bordeaux without having a glass of wine. Around a tasting or a drink with friends, stop in the Saint-Pierre district and toast!
While we have favored outdoor activities here, we can still mention one indoor one that is all the rage:the escape game! As a team, this escape game immerses you in an astonishing story whose mystery must be unraveled. If there are things to do in Bordeaux, you can still expand your scope with the Arcachon basin right next door .
Very famous for its oysters and its authentic charm, it is a dream location for a boat trip. You will see the Dune du Pilat, the Île aux Oiseaux and the Banc d'Arguin, as well as the famous houses on stilts.
Come on, with all this, there is no doubt that you will be able to give pride of place to leisure in Bordeaux, for a day or a vintage stay !
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