Holiday in Bordeaux

What makes Bordeaux special as a destination?

Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world, has transformed from a sleepy 'Sleeping Beauty' into a vibrant cultural metropolis, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. The crescent-shaped harbor front on the left bank of the Garonne, the 'Port de la Lune', impresses with a continuous facade of limestone townhouses from the 18th century that glow golden in the evening light. The Miroir d’Eau, the largest reflecting pool in the world, reflects the Place de la Bourse and has become a landmark of the new Bordeaux. The city has turned its quays into promenades, built a futuristic tram line without overhead wires, and created a new landmark with the Cité du Vin — a spectacular wine museum in an avant-garde glass and metal structure. The Saint-Pierre district offers winding alleys with tapas bars and wine bistros, while Chartrons, the former merchants' quarter, boasts antique shops and concept stores. The surrounding wine regions are unique worldwide: Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage) with its underground catacombs, the Médoc with the famous Châteaux Margaux, Latour, and Mouton Rothschild, as well as Graves, Pomerol, and Sauternes are all less than an hour away. The Atlantic coast with the highest migrating dune in Europe (Dune du Pilat, 110 meters) and the surf beaches of Lacanau is reachable in 45 minutes. The cuisine offers Canelés, Entrecôte Bordelaise, and fresh oysters from the Bassin d’Arcachon.