The capital of Nouvelle-Aquitaine on the Garonne and a world capital of wine: an old port town on the UNESCO list, a covered market, a water mirror on the quay and a wine museum, about two hours from Paris by TGV.
A first look at Bordeaux
Bordeaux Cathedral
The primatial cathedral beside the town hall, which its listing dates to the 11th century, with regular services and organ recitals.
Cailhau Gate
A 35 m medieval gate of 1495 on the quays, with a visit that ends in a view over the quays, the Pont de Pierre and the roofs.
CAPC Contemporary Art Museum
A contemporary art museum set up in 1973 in a 19th-century warehouse; free on the first Sunday of the month except July and August.
Grand Théâtre
The opera house inaugurated in 1780 on place de la Comédie, seat of the Opéra national de Bordeaux, with a paid visit at the tourist office.
Grosse Cloche
The medieval gate and former belfry of the town hall, with a 7.75-ton bell; the tourist office lists a guided visit at 6 euros.
La Cité du Vin
A wine museum on the Bacalan quay with a self-guided permanent exhibition and an 8th-floor belvedere included in the ticket.
Bassins des Lumières
A digital art centre in a former German submarine base, where monumental images are projected at 360 degrees with music.
Capucins Market
The covered market the city calls the largest in Bordeaux, in the Saint-Michel quarter, with stalls and places to eat on the spot.
Chez Jean-Mi
An oyster bistro inside the Capucins market, open for lunch only and closed on Mondays.
La Brasserie Bordelaise
A brasserie serving South-West dishes and grilled beef without a break from noon to midnight, with nearly 700 wines in its cellar.
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