Place Gambetta Area
by KiNyA
The city's main shopping area is east of Place Gambetta along the pedestrianised Rue Porte Dijeaux and the botique-lined Cours de l'Intendance and Rue Sainte Catherinem where you'll find several major department stores and a fantastic cyber cafe! Galerie Bordelaise, a 19th century shopping arcade, is at the intersection of Rue Porte Dijeaux and Rue Sainte Catherine.
To get from Rue Porte Dijeaux to Place Gambetta and its beautiful garden, you have to pass through Porte Dijeaux, a former city gate built in 1748. Nowdays, Place Gambetta is an island af calm and flowers.
Tram
by Gypsystravels
The sleek blue trams that operate in Bordeaux are a great way of getting around in the city centre or the suburbs. It's three-line tram is easily navigated and a good way of getting around Bordeaux.
The hours of operation are between 05:00 and 01:00 and tickets can be purchased at the tram stops.
We didn't use the tram during our visit and I am not quite sure what the ticket price would be.
Museum of Aquitaine
by aaaarrgh
Bordeaux is the capital city of the Aquitaine region. So it boasts a splendid museum devoted to the story of the city and the region, its history, traditions and treasures. This was the only place in Bordeaux that seemed to cater for English speakers, for example there were audio headsets in English.
There was an impressive display on show, covering Bordeaux's history and international trade. A large part of the main exhibition covers the culture of the region - farming, sailing and, of course, wine-making.
In 2007 part of the main exhibition is closed while the fire safety features of the building are modernised. During that time the main exhibition is free to enter. Normal adult admission is 5 euros. There are separate temporary exhibitions too, for which a modest tarif applies. For example, when I visited there was an excellent show of Voodoo paintings from the Caribbean.
Open 11am to 6pm. Closed Mondays.
Museum Webpages
Maison du Vin
by Gypsystravels
Maison du vin, or House of Wine, is located near the Place de la Comedie very close to the Grand Theater.
The building which is a beautiful example of 18th century architecture is home to the "Conseil Interprofessional du Vin" which is an organization for the region's winegrowers. It is also the location where you will find the "Tourism of Bordeaux" which gives wine tasting tours of the Bordeaux region.
The gate to South West
by chess_machine
6th biggest city in France, Bordeaux is internationally famous for its wine (and they are really proud of it there). It is a city I've been to several times and I actually always had a great time there. Feels like you are at the entrance to South of France.
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Several 20C works
Our View of the Stage
Monument Aux Girondins
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