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Overview
An intoxicating cocktail of 18th-century savoir-faire, millennial hi-tech and urban street life, France's sixth largest city is among Europe's most exciting and gutsy players.
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Bordeaux is brimming with culture, wonderful wine and rolling scenic hills. Plan your trip now with our guide to the city's best experiences.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
Bordeaux in southwest France has bags of appeal any time of year. Choose the best time for your visit with our seasonal guide.
Read articleTransportation
Whether you take the tram, hop on a bike or use your own two feet, it’s a breeze to get around one of France’s most beautiful cities.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Bordeaux is so much more than a provincial city in southwest France. This is everything you need to know about its vibrant, exciting neighborhoods.
Read articleDay Trips
While it might be hard to leave fabulous Bordeaux, these easy day trips from the city offer sand, nature, charming villages, and plenty of wines to taste.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Here’s how to eat, drink and merrymake with Bordelais sass and cent-smart panache.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Forget the capital – France's most family-friendly city is arguably beautiful Bordeaux. Here's all you need to know about visiting with tots in tow.
Read articleSpending Diaries
Senior Director of Publishing Laura Motta shows us how she threw together a quick, inexpensive weekend in Bordeaux, France.
Read articlePlan with a local

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