Best hotels in Bordeaux
L'Hôtel Particulier Bordeaux
44 Rue Vital Carles, 33000 Bordeaux
This cozy hotel sits in the heart of Bordeaux, placing you right in the action of this dynamic city. Rooms are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, complimentary toiletries and kitchenette facilities, while the decor reflects Bordeaux’s historic charm and elegance.
Novotel Bordeaux Centre
45 Cr Maréchal Juin, 33000 Bordeaux
Rest and relax after a day in the city’s historic quarter with a room at the Novotel Bordeaux. Comfortable rooms feature modern amenities and simple decor, with blackout curtains and air conditioning for a truly restful stay.
Hôtel Majestic
2 Rue de Condé, 33000 Bordeaux
Enjoy a comfortable stay at this trendy hotel, set in a classically French corner of town. Hôtel Majestic offers an easily accessible city break with on-site breakfast buffet, dry cleaning and baggage storage – all the amenities you might need for a weekend in the Garonne port city.
Best restaurants in Bordeaux
Le Loup
66 Rue du Loup, 33000 Bordeaux
Sample French cuisine at its finest at authentic Bordeaux eatery, Le Loup. Artichoke ravioli, Iberian pork and, naturally, a fantastic range of cheeses are the standouts from this wonderfully modern menu.
NORA
8 Rue Ausone, 33000 Bordeaux
A trendy and relaxed restaurant that matches French cooking with Asian ingredients for a unique take on Pan-Asian fusion cuisine. Try the Thai broth with duck ravioli to blend the best of Asian spices and regional European delights.
Bistro Mimi
17 Rue Huguerie, 33000 Bordeaux
Dine out on Italian small plates and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the popular Bistro Mimi. Fresh pasta dishes and pizzas are prepared using old family recipes, and best follow a wonderful selection of flavorsome antipasti to share.
Best things to do in Bordeaux
The City’s Medieval Remnants
Across Bordeaux center
Not a lot is left of Bordeaux’s medieval walls and fortifications, but you can find little pockets of the past scattered across the city center if you know where to look. The most impressive is Porte Cailhau, a 15th-century archway that once served as a gateway to the old city. Elsewhere, La Grosse Cloche is a magnificent belfry built on the remains of a section of the old fortifications.
Quais de Bordeaux
40-41 Quai des Chartrons, 33000
Take a stroll along the Garonne River and explore the fantastic Bordeaux waterfront. There’s much to admire on this stretch of the river, from impressive 18th-century architecture to boats lazily ambling along the river currents. Take a seat on the promenade to soak up your surroundings.
Place de la Bourse
Pl. de la Bourse, 33000
When people arrive in Bordeaux, the first stop on their itinerary is the city’s beating heart – Place de la Bourse. The city square is a meeting ground for visitors and locals alike. Designed by Louis XV’s favored architect in the 1750s, Place de la Bourse has been an important fixture in city life ever since. Don’t forget to snap a photo of your reflection in the Water Mirror.