Bordeaux - Luxair · 2020. 6. 16. · cockpit of an Airbus A320, fasten your seatbelt, ð y and...

Updated 26 November 2019

Photo: Leonid Andronov / Shutterstock.com

Bordeaux

Rostislav Ageev / Shutterstock.com

Leonid Andronov / Shutterstock.com

dmevans / Shutterstock.com

Bordeaux is the ultimate city for those who enjoy the good life. Celebrating wine,gastronomy, arts and culture, the city represents the very essence of the Frenchspirit. With its broad pedestrian boulevards and gorgeous squares, modernbuildings and historical architecture, Bordeaux is a bright city on the GaronneRiver, casting its charms around the region.

Top 5

Port of the MoonBordeaux stands majestically onthe Garonne river. The harbour,because of i...Bassin d'ArcachonJust an hour's drive away fromBordeaux, the Arcachon Bayoffers deep blue w...Bordeaux JetIf you are looking for someserious sensations, go rent a jetski on the oth...AviaSim BordeauxIf you are among those who arealways tempted to press the bigred button, t...National OperaThe Grand Théâtre hostsl´Opéra National - the NationalOpera. The magnifice...

http://arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguide/BORDEAUXhttps://blog.arrivalguides.com/quiz/travel-iq-quiz/

THE CITY

LucVi / Shutterstock.com

Associated to wine and the pleasures of life like no other city, Bordeaux is the kingdom of thegrape. Wine bars, wine merchants and over ahundred winery castles throng all aroundBordeaux. Wine is savoured and enjoyed, but isalso used for health purposes through winetherapy—a spa treatment using grape extract,said to be benecial for the body.

The beautiful Baroque buildings which were once erected in the city centre to conceal theslums have made Bordeaux famous for itsarchitecture. On top of its historic charm andpresence, the city has built a modern characterwith brand new futuristic buildings, moderntransports and a town life becoming trendiereveryday. With its well organized river banks,structured squared and pedestrian streets, thiscity on the Garonne is a pleasure to walkthrough, whether it is to visit, shop or taste theFrench gastronomy. In Bordeaux there is alwaysplenty to do and too much to see.

DO & SEE

goodluz / Shutterstock.com

History, sights, landmarks, architecture, arts andtons of activities have turned Bordeaux into abeautiful and exciting city. Consistentlyrenewing itself, for example with the recentconstruction of the Cité du Vin, Bordeaux istypical and modern at the same time, with sightsand entertainment for everyone. One thing is forsure: hold on to your camera, because everythinghere is highly photogenic.

Port of the Moon

Bordeaux standsmajestically on theGaronne river. Theharbour, because of itscurved shaped hasinherited the poetic name

of ´Port of the Moon´. It gures among the Unesco world heritage list for its outstandingarchitecture and its long lasting role in humanand commercial exchanges.

Photo: saranya33/Shutterstock.comAddress: Garonne River, Bordeaux

Destination: BordeauxPublishing date: 2019-11-26

Bassin d'ArcachonJust an hour's drive awayfrom Bordeaux, theArcachon Bay oers deepblue waters, shiny whitesand, a "bird island" andstunning views in a

pleasant micro-climate. It has inspired poets, writers, singers, but also movies and is ideal fora day at the beach or a long bicycle ride. Shapedby oyster culture, it is also a great dining spot.

Photo: Delpixel/Shutterstock.comAddress: Bassin d'Arcachon, France

Bordeaux Jet

If you are looking forsome serious sensations,go rent a jet ski on theother side of the Garonne.Ideal for a super funafternoon or a

bachelor/bachelorette party, Bordeaux Jet will make your stay in the city unforgettable. You canalso go on a jet ski tour in the area.

Photo: thieury/Shutterstock.comAddress: Place Aristide Briand, LormontOpening hours: 9AM–8PM EverydayPhone: +33 6 38 44 86 74Internet: www.bordeauxjet.fr

AviaSim Bordeaux

If you are among thosewho are always temptedto press the big redbutton, this is yourchance. Jump aboard thecockpit of an Airbus

A320, fasten your seatbelt, y and attempt the hardest landings of the world in this ightsimulator. A dream come true for many, anincredible adventure for everyone.

Photo: Matus Duda/Shutterstock.comAddress: 3 Cours du Châpeau-Rouge, BordeauxOpening hours: 10AM–7PM Mon-SatPhone: +33 5 56 23 17 05Internet: www.aviasim.fr

National Opera

The Grand Théâtre hostsl´Opéra National - theNational Opera. Themagnicent building wasbuilt on the site of aRoman temple. Operas,

ballets and classical music are performed here. Prices vary in four dierent categoriesdepending on the position of the seat.

Photo: Rostislav Ageev / Shutterstock.comAddress: Place de la Comédie, BordeauxPhone: +33 556 008 595Internet: www.opera-bordeaux.com

La Cité du Vin

This gigantic culturalcentre devoted to winewas opened in June 2016and oers an experienceclose to that of anamusement park. The

post-modern building itself is worth the detour, but the visits are almost impossible to exhaustwith 19 thematic modules, tours given in 8languages and over 120 audiovisual productions.The Cité is also to be experienced throughperformances, concerts, tastings, a multi-sensoryspace, a panoramic restaurant and more.

Photo: patrick janicek/Flickr (image cropped)Address: 134 Quai de Bacalan, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop La Cité du Vin (tram line B) orbuses stop La Cité du VinPhone: +33 5 56 16 20 20Internet: www.laciteduvin.com


www.bordeauxjet.frwww.aviasim.frwww.opera-bordeaux.comwww.laciteduvin.com

Wine School

Bordeaux’s wine school,L´Ecole du Vin, oerscourses on wine and theBordeaux vineyards. Ofvarious duration andexisting both in English

and French, these short training classes will allow you to act like a true connoisseur. Toperfect the practice, each course also featuresseveral wine tastings.

Photo: Carlos andre Santos / Shutterstock.comAddress: 3 Cours du 30 Juillet, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 00 22 85Internet: www.bordeaux.com/wschool/us/wineschool

Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror

Extremely scenic, thePlace de la Bourse is agood spot to get a rstimpression of Bordeauxand nd yourself incomplete awe. It is also a

very photogenic square, especially thanks to the Water Mirror which creates a perfect reectionof the buildings. The emblematic site is on theUNESCO World Heritage list for its incrediblearchitecture and its history.

Photo: Markus Mainka / Shutterstock.comAddress: 17 Place de la Bourse, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Place de la BourseInternet: www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/ore/che/place-de-la-bourse/PCUAQU033FS00043

Grosse Cloche de BordeauxThe Grosse Cloche deBordeaux, literally theBig Bell of Bordeaux, is abelfry on the old MedievalTown Hall. You can seetwo 40 meter towers

standing to the sides of a central building. The bell has an impressive weight of 7800 kilograms.

Photo: Anibal Trejo / Shutterstock.comAddress: 1 rue Saint-James, Cours Victor Hugo, Bordeaux

Utopia

Utopia is a cinema, cafe,lunch place and culturalmeeting point all in one.The cinema shows mainlyalternative movies in theoriginal version, with

French subtitles. If you don't feel like hitting the screen, the building itself is worth a look, andthe Utopia cinema is an important Frenchcultural landmark.

Photo: Nejron Photo/Shutterstock.comAddress: 5 Place Camille Jullian, BordeauxInternet: www.cinemas-utopia.org

Eglise Notre Dame la Grande

This Church is a beautiful11th century building anda major monument inBordeaux. Theatmosphere is majestic,the architecture is

amazing and it is worth coming here both day and night time as the sight changes radicallydepending on the light.

Photo: Nadiia Gerbish / Shutterstock.comAddress: 1 Rue Mably, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Grand Théâtre


www.bordeaux.com/wschool/us/wineschoolwww.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/offre/fiche/place-de-la-bourse/PCUAQU033FS00043www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/offre/fiche/place-de-la-bourse/PCUAQU033FS00043www.cinemas-utopia.org

Phone: +33 556 102 183

St. Andre Cathedral

Yet another astonishingreligious building inBordeaux. Outside thecathedral you will nd asquare with many cafes,perfect for a short coee

break. You can also see the St. Andre Cathedral from a dierent perspective by climbing theTower of Pey-Berland.

Photo: Rostislav Ageev / Shutterstock.comAddress: Place Pey Berland, BordeauxInternet: www.cathedrale-bordeaux.fr

Musee d'Aquitaine

The Musee d'Aquitaineshowcases a collection ofregional and noneuropean archaeologicaland ethnological pieces,along with a large base of

temporary exhibitions. The Museum of Aquitaine gives you a good understanding of thedevelopment of Bordeaux.

Photo: KPG_Payless/Shutterstock.comAddress: 20 cours Pasteur, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Musée d'AquitaineOpening hours: 11AM-6PM Tue-SunPhone: +33 556 015 100Internet: www.musee-aquitaine-bordeaux.fr

Saint-Émilion

35 kilometres northeastof Bordeaux, you will ndthe world’s rst UNESCOdesignated wine region,still in activity andproducing. The medieval

city is simply breathtaking and is covered in

monuments and museum, some of which areeven underground!

Photo: FreeProd33 / Shutterstock.comAddress: Saint-Émilion

Bordeaux By Bike

The beautiful historiccenter of Bordeaux, isperfect to travel throughon the bike. In this biketour, an experienced localguide will take you on an

adventure and tell you everything you need to know about this fantastic city. You’ll nd there isa lot to discover!This excursion is entertaining, sporty and safe. At a slow pace you can explore Bordeaux in 2.5to 3 hours, with regular stops throughout thetour.

Photo: goodluz / Shutterstock.comAddress: 4 Rue Maubec, BordeauxPhone: +33 6 08 72 01 95Internet: www.bordeaux-by-bike.comMore Info: Departure Location: 4 Rue Maubec, Bordeaux

Petit Train Touristique

A classic of tourism inFrance, le Petit Trainmight be a bit kitsch butit is a good way to see theold town and learn all itsstories, especially if you

have children or simply do not wish to walk. Each seat has headphones where you havemultiple language options for the ride.

Photo: JeniFoto/Shutterstock.comAddress: Allée de Tourny, BordeauxOpening hours: In July and August, departure from 10.45 amto 5.45 pmPhone: +33 6 09 37 37 67Tickets: Buy your tickets at the Tourist Oice before going on


www.cathedrale-bordeaux.frwww.musee-aquitaine-bordeaux.frwww.bordeaux-by-bike.com

the trainMore Info: Departure from Allée de Tourny, Bordeaux

DINING

vsl / Shutterstock.com

Bordeaux's cuisine oers as many avours as its wines, and they are a perfect match for eachother. Marry your favorite red or white with oneof the city's culinary specialty: lobster, oysters,Pauilla clam, Aquitaine beef, Entrecôte "à laBordelaise" and the list goes on.If your mouth is not watering yet, step into one of the following restaurants and we guarantee itwill.

La Tupina

La Turpina is perhapsBordeaux's most famousrestaurant. Opened in1968 by Jean-PierreXiradakis, whom still runsthe place, it has not

stopped receiving praises for the quality and nesse of its food, its desserts and its wines andthe perfection of its service. The decor is what atextbook French restaurant should look like, withits open re and farmhouse feel.The owner has opened ve more restaurants in the same street.

Photo: ConstantinosZ/Shutterstock.comAddress: 6 Rue Porte de la Monnaie, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Sainte Croix or Saint Michel

Opening hours: 12–2PM, 7–11PM Tue-SunPhone: +33 5 56 91 56 37Internet: www.latupina.com

La Cagette

Slightly cheaper thanmost restaurants inBordeaux, La Cagettedelivers way beyondexpectations. A shortmenu and wine card but

the dishes are original, simple and excellent. Thebrunch is of the same quality and we can onlyadvise you to try this restaurant for all it oers!Think about making a reservation.

Photo: Stas Walenga/Shutterstock.comAddress: 8 Place du Palais, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Place du PalaisOpening hours: 12–2:30PM and 7:30–11PM Tue-Sat,11:30AM–4PM SundayPhone: +33 9 80 53 84 35Internet: www.lacagette.com

Le Bar du Boucher

Paradise for meat eaters,Le Bar du Boucher -litterally the butcher'sbar - oers a wide rangeof meat you can choosedirectly and see cut at the

butcher's stand inside the restaurant. The dining room with its communal tables and its arcs arebeautiful, the service and the atmosphere warm.

Photo: Kei Shooting/Shutterstock.comAddress: 5 Rue Parlement Sainte-Catherine, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Place de la BourseOpening hours: 12PM-12AMPhone: +33 5 56 81 37 37Internet: www.barduboucher.com


www.latupina.comwww.lacagette.comwww.barduboucher.com

Rest'ORest'O is an excellent andbeloved vegetarian andvegan restaurant thatoers big portions,beautiful plates, freshand organic products, all

of this sublimed by the adorable couple who owns the restaurant and clearly wants to make itan exceptional place.

Photo: Kaboompics/Karolina/pexels.com (image cropped)Address: 16 Quai de Bacalan, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Les HangarsOpening hours: 12:15–2PM Wed-Thur, 12:15–2PM,8:15–10PM Friday and 8:15–10PM SaturdayPhone: +33 9 52 36 71 38Internet: www.lerest-o.fr

Baud et Millet

Baud et Millet is both acheese and wine cellar.Products are authentic,rare and high-quality, thecheese can be chosenfrom a buet of 100

dierent kinds and the wine wall will never leaveyou option-less.This family restaurant is the place to be if you want the full wine&cheese experience, and youcan count on the owners knowledge on thesubjects.

Photo: colorvsbw / Shutterstock.comAddress: 19 Rue Huguerie, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop QuinconcesOpening hours: 11AM–11PM Mon-SatPhone: +33 556 790 577Internet: www.baudetmillet.fr

Restaurant SolénaAlthough it isfarm-inspired, thecooking at Soléna isrened and testies of atrue search in theavours. With only fresh

and seasonal products, the restaurant respects nature as much as it respects its customers. Thevalue for money is excellent.

Photo: corneld / Shutterstock.comAddress: 5 Rue Chauour, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Saint-Bruno-Hôtel de RegionOpening hours: 12–1:45PM, 7:45–9:45PM Wed-SunPhone: +33 557 532 806Internet: www.solena-restaurant.comEmail: [email protected]

C'Yusha

The Chef at C'Yusha istruly passionate aboutfood and keeps a highstandard for his guests.The food combines lovelytextures and tastes with

inuences from around the world.

Photo: Kzenon / Shutterstock.comAddress: Rue Ausone, 12, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Place du PalaisOpening hours: 12–1:15PM, 7:30–9:30PM Tue-Thu and7:30–9:30PM Fri-SatPhone: +33 556 698 970Internet: www.cyusha.com

Le Wine Bar

This is a small and cosyItalian wine bar locatedin the Old Town ofBordeaux. The food isgreat and they oer 260dierent wines from all

over the world, truly the perfect place if you love


www.lerest-o.frwww.baudetmillet.frwww.solena-restaurant.comwww.cyusha.com

wine. If you think that 12 o'clock is wine o'clock,know that Le Wine Bar is also open for lunchthree days a week.

Photo: Kichigin / Shutterstock.comAddress: 19 Rue des Bahutiers, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Place du PalaisOpening hours: 7PM–12AM Tue-Wed-Sun-Mon and 12–2PM,7PM–12AM Thu-SatPhone: +33 676 005 054Internet: www.lewinebarbordeaux.comEmail: [email protected]

Wok Way

Wok Way is a cheapoption for very satisfyingAsian food, cooked rightin front of your eyes andwith homemade noodles.If you are feeling like a

cosy night in, Wok Way also delivers.

Photo: Johnson76 / Shutterstock.comAddress: Rue Paul Louis Lande, 12, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Musée d'AquitaineOpening hours: 12–2:30PM, 7–10:30PM Tue-SunPhone: +33 556749462

CAFES

Anna_Pustynnikova / Shutterstock.com

Whether you want to take a break in-between visits or you feel you might have indulged toomuch in French wine the night before, there isno bad excuse for a coee break in Bordeaux.

Treat yourself with freshly baked goods and agood old cup of coee or tea in one of theseselected few.

L’Autre Salon de Thé

Try one of thesixty-something dierentteas and the homemadepastries in this stylish andfashionable setting.L’Autre Salon de Thé has

an amazing brunch on Sundays.

Photo: onsuda / Shutterstock.comAddress: 11 Rue des Remparts, BordeauxPhone: +33 556 485 543

Le Grand Café

Le Grand Café is a chicand very pleasant cafélocated in the elegantCours de l’Intendance. Itis a great place to enjoy acup of coee after a day

of non stop walking and sight-seeing around the town.

Photo: Zoom Team / Shutterstock.comAddress: 65 Cours de l’Intendance, BordeauxPhone: +33 556 526 110

PLUME

PLUME is located next tothe City Hall and theCathedral making it agreat lunch spot. It is acool place with goodmusic and fresh,

innovative food, not like any other French cafe.

Photo: wrangler / Shutterstock.comAddress: 32 Rue de Cheverus, BordeauxPhone: +33 981 186 955


www.lewinebarbordeaux.com

Arty Café

Vegetarian friendly andwith a perfectly executedsimplicity, the Arty Cafeis great for a sweet pauseor a lunch. Snacks,desserts and breakfasts

are all equally acclaimed by the customers. The formulas oered are also really great deal andyou will probably want to come back to tryeverything.

Photo: Magdus/Pixabay.com (image cropped)Address: 61 Rue Saint-Rémi, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Grand ThéâtreOpening hours: 8AM–6PM Mon-SatPhone: +33 5 56 81 60 24Internet: www.artycafe.fr

Bread Storming

Bread Storming is justthe right spot for a smalllunch or a snack. Thesta is really welcomingand always with a smileon. You can choose

between the recipes of few chosen fresh ingredients and have them composed as asandwich or a salad. They also serve homemadecakes.

Photo: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.comAddress: 27 Rue Notre Dame, BordeauxOpening hours: 11:30AM–3PM Mon-FriPhone: +33 5 33 05 57 06

PALO ALTO Café-téria

An amazingly calm littleplace, very close to theGaronne banks. The foodis fresh and good and thecoees nice, but the realadded value at Palo Alto

Café-téria is the indoor terrace.Club sandwiches and salads are the menus main items, and are great for a quick but pleasantlunch.

Photo: Sara Winter/Shutterstock.comAddress: 5 Quai de la Monnaie, BordeauxOpening hours: 10AM–6PM Mon-SatPhone: +33 9 82 37 15 50

Pâtisserie MI CIELO

Located outside ofBordeaux's city center,this Pastry shop is wayworth the trip. Withdelicate and almostcouture looking pastries,

you will not believe your eyes nor your palate. Lightness, tastefulness and nesse are only a fewadjectives to describe these true pieces of art.

Photo: g215/Shutterstock.comAddress: 13 Boulevard Pierre 1er, Le BouscatPhone: +33 5 33 48 94 49Internet: www.micielopatisserie.com

SIP Coffee Bar

Good place, good coee,good food, goodenvironment and goodprice/quality ratio. TheSIP Coee Bar is one ofthese new generation

coee shop that recruits only passionate and talented baristas, and the result is obvious. TheSIP also practices dierent brewing techniques.

Photo: Alexander Ishchenko/Shutterstock.comAddress: 69 Bis Rue des Trois-Conils, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Hotel de VilleOpening hours: 8:30AM–6:30PM Mon-SatPhone: +33 7 83 85 04 24Internet: www.sip-coee-bar.com


www.artycafe.frwww.micielopatisserie.comwww.sip-coffee-bar.com

KURO espresso bar

This cafe is a bit hidden,but is a great nd: coeesfull of avours, organicteas and great pastries(special mention for themuins) are served there

by the friendly owner.

Photo: mavo/Shutterstock.comAddress: 5 Rue Mautrec, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop Grand ThéâtreOpening hours: 8AM–6PM Tue-Sat, 2PM-6PM Mondays

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

ariadna de raadt / Shutterstock.com

Bordeaux oers many more options than just the wine, and you can nd great places for anaperitif, a few tapas of a good cold beer. Tocontinue the night, the city also oers a fewoptions when it comes to cocktail bars andconcert halls. Finally for the true night owls,Bordeaux also has two boats hosting bars andclubs!

Aux Quatre Coins du Vin

Aux Quatre Coins du Vinis the perfect introductionto wine in Bordeaux. Youcan choose dierent waysof how you would likeyour wine served, ask the

sta who is very helpful and well-organised. It is

also possible to purchase wine here from theirwine cellar.

Photo: Anna Jurkovska / Shutterstock.comAddress: Rue de la Devise, 8, BordeauxPhone: +33 557 343 729Internet: www.aux4coinsduvin.comEmail: [email protected]

Le Bar à Vin

Classic Wine bar, Le Barà Vin is a great place tovisit for some wine andfood platters -you can'tleave France withouthaving had the wine and

cheese experience. Here you can enjoy a nice ambiance, and the service is great with a reallyfriendly and knowledgeable sta.

Photo: GANNA MARTYSHEVA / Shutterstock.comAddress: 3 Cours du 30 Juillet, BordeauxPhone: +33 556 00 43 47

Calle Ocho

Everyone will tell youCalle Ocho is a great nd,and you should listen tothem! This is a greatLatin bar where you candance salsa, drink mojitos

and listen to sun-lled music. If you are not keen on dancing, you will have to try hard to restrainyourself!

Photo: Oxana Denezhkina / Shutterstock.comAddress: 24 rue des Piliers de Tutelle, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 48 08 68Internet: www.calle-ocho.eu


www.aux4coinsduvin.comwww.calle-ocho.eu

The Connemara Irish PubThe Connemara is exactlywhat you would expect ofan Irish pub. If pub grub,a relaxed atmosphere andfriendly sta is your cupof tea, this might be a

keeper.

Photo: Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.comAddress: 18 Cours D'Albret, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 52 82 57Internet: www.connemara-pub.com

Le Lucifer

In the Lucifer, you won´tneed to sell your soul tothe devil to enjoy a longmenu of beers - some ofwhich you might not haveheard of but should really

try - and a beautiful basement.

Photo: BlueSkyImage/Shutterstock.comAddress: 35 Rue de Pessac, BordeauxOpening hours: 6PM–2AMPhone: +33 5 56 99 09 02

IBOAT

This 687 square metersboat is home to arestaurant, cocktail bar,heated terrace, club andconcert hall. The IBoat isa scene for quality and

independent productions, one of the cultural landmarks of Bordeaux, but also a great place tojust have fun and dance all night.

Photo: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.comAddress: Bassin à Flot n°1, Quai Armand Lalande, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 10 48 35Internet: www.iboat.eu

Levrette Café

In its underground barwith a big dance oor andeven a separate spacededicated to smokers, theLevrette Café hoststheme parties, sports

events, live music, DJs, pole dance shows, and many more. This bar is also a tapas bar and hashappy hours from 5pm to 9pm.

Photo: Uber Images/Shutterstock.comAddress: 6-, 8 Rue de Mérignac, BordeauxOpening hours: 5PM-2AMPhone: +33 5 56 52 04 23

Seeko'o Bar

The Seeko'o Hotel****Design Bordeaux hasopened the Seeko'o Bar.Following the same vibeas the hotel, the bar wascarefully designed for a

modern and elegant ambiance. The bar is renedand so are the drinks, the cocktails are exclusiveand executed by a talented Chef Barman.

Photo: SARYMSAKOV ANDREY/Shutterstock.comAddress: 54 Quai de Bacalan, BordeauxOpening hours: 6PM-12AM Tue-SatPhone: +33 5 56 39 07 07Email: [email protected]


www.connemara-pub.comwww.iboat.eu

SHOPPING

Valentyn Volkov / Shutterstock.com

Wineries, food stores, markets of all kinds, large brands and designer objects can be found whenwalking in the streets of Bordeaux. The variety ishuge and every shopper can nd what they arelooking for. Markets are also a great place tohave a bite and a walk, and second-hand in big inBordeaux.Here is a non exhaustive list of the shops you could visit in the city.

L’Intendant

Discover the Bordeauxwines in an exceptionalsetting with a beautifulcircular staircase.

Photo: symbiot / Shutterstock.comAddress: 2 Allées de Tourny, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 5648 0129Internet: www.intendant.comEmail: [email protected]

Pétrusse

Pétrusse is a great shopto buy beautiful cashmereor luxurious silkpashminas. You will alsond superb, hand-wovenscarves in here.

Photo: Nemika_Polted / Shutterstock.comAddress: 41 Rue des Remparts, BordeauxPhone: +33 556 482 148Internet: www.petrusse.com

Badie

If you want to buy winebut do not feel likeventuring outside the cityall the way to thewineries and castles,Bordeaux’s streets and

squares are full of wine merchants. One of the oldest and more popular wine of them is Badie.

Photo: Anna Jurkovska / Shutterstock.comAddress: 62 Allée de Tourny, BordeauxInternet: www.badie.com

Sunday Flea Market (St-Michel)

Sunday is the day to visitthe ea market on Quaide Salinières. Here youcan nd everything froma cheerful mess offurniture to nick-knacks,

clothes and books - all of which is second-hand. These types of markets are the classic family orfriends outing in France, and a great Sundayactivity.

Photo: Rishiken / Shutterstock.comAddress: Quai des Salinières, BordeauxOpening hours: Sunday: 7 am - 4 pm

Food Shopping

Locally-made goose liverand goat cheese are soldat the Capuçins Marketon Saturdays. At theCentre Commercial SaintChristoly and the Galerie

des Grand s Hommes department stores there


www.intendant.comwww.petrusse.comwww.badie.com

are innumerable shops, cafés and fast foodoutlets. If you like sweets things, Baillardran onGrands Hommes is the must for cakes, pastriesand sweets.

Photo: sisqopote / Shutterstock.comAddress: Marché Capuçins, Bordeaux

Bordeaux Shopping Areas

Bordeaux’s luxury shopsare situated in a districtcalled ”the goldentriangle,” between Coursde l´intendance, CoursGeorges Clemenceau and

Allées de Tourny. Here you will nd Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Longchamps, Kenzo, Hermes andDior. Look for bargains in the young and trendyshops on rue St. Catherine and ruePorte-Dijeaux: Galeries Lafayette, Levi’s, DisneyStore, Foot Locker, Lacoste, Zara, H&M.

Photo: Olesia Bilkei/Shutterstock.comAddress: Cours de l´intendance, Bordeaux

Saint Christoly Shopping Centre

The well-known SaintChristoly ShoppingCentre oers a widevariety of shops. You cannd it ideally located inthe city centre.

Photo: Kokulina / Shutterstock.comAddress: 17 Rue du Père Louis Jabrun, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 52 98 67Internet: www.saint-christoly.com

Galeries LafayetteVisit the GaleriesLafayette departmentstore which is a chainstore found all overFrance. Here you will ndjust about anything

related to clothes or decoration.

Photo: Syda Productions / Shutterstock.comAddress: 11-19 rue Sainte Catherine, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 90 92 71Internet: www.galerieslafayette.com

Centre Commercial Bordeaux Lac

Strong economic pole forthe city, Bordeaux le Lacis one of the majordepartment stores andmall in the city. You´llnd it North of the

centre.

Photo: Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.comAddress: Avenue des 40 Journaux, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 43 44 00Internet: www.aushopping.com

Marché des Quais

A great marketspecialized in local andgeneral gastronomywhere you can shop butalso stop for a glass ofwine and some fresh

oysters while enjoying a superb view on the Garonne river. Be aware though that parking isvery diicult so you might want to avoid cominghere by car.

Photo: margouillat photo/Shutterstock.comAddress: Quai des Chartrons, BordeauxPublic Transport: Tram stop ChartronsOpening hours: Sundays


www.saint-christoly.comwww.galerieslafayette.comwww.aushopping.com

Agapi

For a shopping adventurethat is a bit more artistic,visit Agapi. You can gofrom shop to shop, all ofthem managed directly bythe creators and

designers. You can nd everything from jewelry to decoration and clothing.

Photo: Oleksandr Berezko/Shutterstock.comAddress: 15, Rue Huguerie, Bordeaux

TOURIST INFORMATION

Pincasso / Shutterstock.com

Bordeaux-Merignac Airport

The airport is located inMerignac, just outside ofBordeaux. A shuttle linksdirectly the central trainstation and the airportbetween 6am and 11pm

7/7, in approximatively 30 minutes with one departure every hour.Another bus line, the Liane 1+ serves the same purpose but leaves more regularly and with morestops, for a trip of around 50 minutes. It worksbetween 5am and 12:30/1:30am from Monday toSunday.

Photo: Juan Garces

Address: Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, BordeauxPhone: +335 56 34 50 73Internet: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr

Public Transport

You can nd all necessaryinformation on the TBMwebsite for publictransports or evendownload the app. A goodtip is to invest in a

Bordeaux City-Pass card that you can buy in the tourist oice. It includes free entry to severalmuseums as well as free travel on municipalbuses and trams.

Photo: Pierre-Luc AuclairAddress: 10/12 boulevard antoine gautier, BordeauxPublic Transport: Trams, buses, bus-boatsPhone: 05.57.57.88.88Internet: www.infotbm.com

Taxi

There are many taxis andtaxi stations available allaround Bordeaux.Bicycle-Taxis are alsoavailable.

Photo: ArrivalGuidesInternet: www.bordeaux.fr/p1247/taxi-

Post

Bordeaux has many postoices, but you can alsobuy stamps in "Bureauxde tabac" and post yourletters or postcards inpost boxes (yellow and

blue).

Photo: Andy Fuchs


www.bordeaux.aeroport.frwww.infotbm.comwww.bordeaux.fr/p1247/taxi-

Address: 43 Place Gambetta, BordeauxInternet: www.laposte.fr

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are allaround in Bordeaux, butthere are only a few openat night. Call the numbergiven to make sure thepharmacy is open and has

the necessary products. After 10pm, call the Police station.

Photo: Gemma GarnerAddress: 68 Cours de la somme, BordeauxPhone: +33 5 56 91 40 70Internet: www.sosmedecins-bordeaux.com/pharmacies

Telephone & WiFi

Country code + 33Bordeaux Council oerfree WiFi hotspots aroundthe city, in libraries andmain attractions. On thewebsite below you'll nd

a map of the hotspots in the centre.

Photo: Jardson AlmeidaInternet: plan.bordeaux.fr/bordeaux/?context=GQT3

PopulationOver 240,000 inhabitants

Currency1 Euro = 100 cents

Opening hoursMost stores are open from 10am to 7.30pm, malls up to 9pm and supermarkets until 8pm to 10pm.

NewspapersCourrier FrançaisSud OuestBordeaux TourismeBordeaux7

Emergency numbersPolice: 17Fire Brigade: 18Ambulance: 15If you are calling from a mobile telephone dial: 112

Tourist informationBordeaux Tourist Office12, Cours du XXX Juillet, Bordeaux+33 5 56 00 66 00Open everyday.


www.laposte.frwww.sosmedecins-bordeaux.com/pharmacies

E72

E5

E70

E606

E70

E70

E05

E5

E5

E5

A62

A63

N10

N250

N113

N215

N215

A10

N10

N89

N230

A631

A630

A630

A630

D651

D106

D105

D213

D6

D211

D1

D2

D209

D10

D936

D113

Bordeau

x

Villen

ave

Cham

bry

Grad

ignan

Cestas

Mag

onty

leHaillan

StMed

arden

Jalles

Blan

quefo

rt

Lorm

ont

Cen

onFloriac

Carb

on-Blan

c

Bgles

Pessac

Talen

ce

Merig

nac

Cau

déran

leBouscat

Cam

blan

eset

Meyn

acPrieu

redeCayac

StAubin

deMed

oc

Villep

reux

Cérillan

Hastin

gnan

Pico

t

Cau

pian

Mag

udas

Germ

ignan

Hontan

e

Eysin

es

Boulac

l‘Alouette

Gazin

et

Can

ejanCourneau

Sarcig

nan

Cad

aujac

leBoustau

tQuinsac

Port-

Neu

t

Latresn

e

Bouliac

Bordeau

xMerig

nac

Zoo

deBordeau

xPessac

3km

0

R.Leberthon ChevenusRuede M

argaux

RueduTemple

GrassiRuede

Ruede

laRousselle

RueBigo

t

Rue des Vignes

RueCarpenteyre

RueSain

tFo

rt

RueMilliere

Rue

desAyres

RueduLoup

R. M

onbazo

n

Rue CondillacRueSt-R

emi

Cancera

Rue

duDevise

Ruede

la

R. du Pas St. Georges

Allées

d’Orlean

s

Allées

deMunich

R. P. Camelle

R. M

ontmejean-

LaBastide

AvenueAbadie

Rue

Jardel

Rue

Nuyens

R.V.Carles

Rue Mazarin

R.deTauzia

R.des

Douves

R. du

Ham

el R.C.Sauvageau

R.des

Faures

R.Neuve

R.St-James

R. H

uguerie

R. T

hiac

R.AbbedeI’Epee

R.duPalaisGallien

R. du

R.de

R.des

Rue

Lamourous

C. de I’Yser

R.Eug.leRoy

Rue Malbec

C. Barbey

RuedeBegles

R.J

.Steeg

RueLafo

ntain

e

Rue Kleber

R.S

t-Nico

las

R.P.

Duhen

RueBelleville

Rue duTondu

RCad

roin

R. de

laBenauge

R. G. Carde

R. Serr

QuaiDeschamps

QuaidesQueyries

Rue Leyteire

R.duMirall

R. S

t-Franco

is

RueSainte-Catherine

RueSainte-Catherine

R.M.Joffre

R.C

. Bonnier

Remparts

RueCasteja

Rollan

d

Rue

Lecocq

Rue

Servandoni

RueJean

Fleuret

R. d

ela

Porte

Dijeau

x

Ruedes

TroisCornils

RuedesMenuts

ArnouldRueduComm.

Rue de Saget

RueJean

Descas

Rue

JulesGuesde

Rue

Ferbos

RueBeau

fleury

R.M

onad

ey

R. W. Poupot

R.d.Strasbourg

R. Charles Domercq

RueMag

endie

CdeI’In

tendan

ce

R. Peyronnet

etLorrain

eC. d

’Alsace

R. V

illedieu

R. P. L. Lande

R.J.Burguet

C.delaSomme

R.duChateaud’Eau

Coursd’Albret

Coursd’Albret

RueEsp

ritdes

Lois

A.deTourny

C. de I’Argonne

C. G. Clemenceau

Cours

delaMarne

Cours

delaMarne

C.Pasteur

R.d

eCurso

lC. V

ictorHugo

BelfortRuede

C. M

. Juin

C.de

laLiberation

Ruede

Pessac

Rue de St-Genes

C.A

.Briand

Rue

Judaiq

ue

Pont St-Jean

Q.dePaludate

Pont dePierre

Av. Thiers

Q.LouisXVIII

Q.RichelieuQ.Ste-Croix

MonnaieQ.dela

QuaidesQ.de

laGrave

Salinieres

Garonne

Esp

l.des

Quinco

nces

Gran

dTheatre

Cath

.St-A

ndre

Musee

natio

nal

des

Douan

es

Musee

d’Aquitain

e

Musee

des

Arts

Deco

ratifs

Pl.d

ela

Bourse

Pl.d

eTourny

Pl.L

eon

Duguit

Pl.

Duburg

Pl.d

ePalais

Pl.

Lafarg

ue

Pl.d

ela

Victo

ire

Pl.

Can

teloup

Pl.d

esCap

ucin

s

Pl.d

ePressen

se

Pl.d

uChap

eletPl.J

.Jau

res

Pl.

Gam

betta

Pl.A

.Meu

nier

0250m

AB

CD

1234

R Cadroin A4 Rue de Chevenus B2A. de Tourny A1 B1 R. Abbe de I’Epee A1 Rue de Grassi A1 A2 B2Allées de Munich B1 R. C. Bonnier A2 Rue de la Devise B2Allées d’Orleans B1 R. C. Sauvageau C3 Rue de la Rousselle B2 C2Av. Thiers D1 R. Charles Domercq D4 Rue de Pessac A4Avenue Abadie D1 R. de Cursol A3 B3 Rue de Saget D4C de I’Intendance A1 B1 R. de la Benauge D2 Rue de St-Genes A4C. A. Briand A3 B3 R. de la Porte Dijeaux A2 B1 Rue de Strasbourg A4C. Barbey C4 R. de Lamourous A4 Rue des Ayres B2C. de I’Argonne B4 R. de Tauzia D4 Rue des Menuts C3C. de I’Yser C4 R. des Douves C4 Rue des Trois Cornils B2C. de la Liberation A3 R. des Faures C3 Rue des Vignes C3C. de la Somme B4 R. des Remparts A2 Rue du Cancera B2C. d’Alsace et Lorraine B2 R. du Hamel C3 Rue du Chateau d’Eau A1 A2C. G. Clemenceau A1 R. du Mirall B3 Rue du Comm. Arnould A2 A3C. M. Juin A2 A3 R. du Palais Gallien A1 Rue du Loup B2C. Pasteur B3 R. du Pas St. Georges B2 Rue du Margaux B2C. Victor Hugo B3 C3 R. Eug. le Roy D4 Rue du Temple A1 A2Cours de la Marne B4 C4 D4 R. G. Carde C1 D1 Rue du Tondu A3 A4Cours d’Albret A2 A3 R. Huguerie A1 Rue Esprit des Lois B1Pl. Canteloup C3 R. J. Burguet A3 Rue Ferbos C4Pl. de la Bourse B1 C1 R. J. Steeg C4 Rue Jardel D1Pl. de la Victoire B4 R. Leberthon B4 Rue Jean Descas D4Pl. de Palais B2 C2 R. M. Jore A2 A3 Rue Jean Fleuret A2Pl. de Pressense B3 R. Neuve B2 Rue Judaique A1Pl. de Tourny A1 R. P. Camelle D1 Rue Jules Guesde C4Pl. des Capucins C4 R. P. Duhen A4 Rue Kleber B4Pl. du Chapelet B1 R. P. L. Lande B3 Rue Lafontaine B4 C4Pl. Duburg C3 R. Peyronnet D4 Rue Lecocq A3Pl. Gambetta A1 R. Serr D1 Rue Leyteire B3Pl. J. Jaures B1 R. St-Francois B3 C3 Rue Magendie B3Pl. Lafargue B2 R. St-James B2 B3 Rue Malbec C4 D4Pl. Leon Duguit C3 R. St-Nicolas B4 Rue Mazarin A4Pont de Pierre C2 R. Thiac A1 Rue Milliere B4Pont St-Jean D3 D4 R. V. Carles A2 Rue Monadey B4Q. de la Grave C3 R. Villedieu A4 B4 Rue Monbazon A2Q. de la Monnaie C3 Rue Beaueury B4 Rue Montmejean- La Bastide D1 D2Q. de Paludate D4 Rue Belleville A3 Rue Nuyens C1Q. Louis XVIII B1 Rue Bigot B3 C3 Rue Rolland A1Q. Richelieu C2 Rue Carpenteyre C3 Rue Saint-Fort A1Q. Ste-Croix D3 Rue Casteja A1 Rue Sainte-Catherine B1 B2 B3Quai des Queyries C1 Rue Condillac A1 Rue Servandoni A3Quai des Salinieres C2 C3 Rue de Begles C4 Rue St-Remi B1Quai Deschamps D2 Rue de Belfort A3 Rue Walter Poupot A4


Bordeaux - Luxair · 2020. 6. 16. · cockpit of an Airbus A320, fasten your seatbelt, ð y and...

Documents

Transcript of Bordeaux - Luxair · 2020. 6. 16. · cockpit of an Airbus A320, fasten your seatbelt, ð y and...