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Parking in Bordeaux

• 8 Mai 1945 Car Park (33000) is open 24/7, close to Bordeaux Cathedral, the Grand Theatre and the Place Gambetta.
• Ars Belcier (33800) is also open around the clock, convenient for attractions on the west of the Garonne River including the Palais Gallien and the Grosse Cloche.
• On street parking is available in some areas of Bordeaux but is limited and not found in the popular historic centre.

Key roads in Bordeaux

• The A10 is one of the main motorways in France. It connects Calais with Paris and runs right through Bordeaux.
• The A63 autoroute connects Bordeaux with the border of Spain and runs through much of southern France’s most scenic wine country.
• The A89 autoroute is also known locally as La Transeuropéenne. It starts in Bordeaux and runs through to Lyon via Clermont-Ferrand.

How to get from Bordeaux to Biarritz

It takes just under 2.5 hours to drive the 123 miles from Bordeaux to Biarritz.

1. Take the A63 from central Bordeaux and follow the signs west to get on the A63.
2. Head south along the A63 for approximately 2 hours to reach Exit 4
3. Follow the signs to reach Avenue Edouard VII in central Biarritz.

How to get from Bordeaux to Médoc

The main wine region of Médoc is less than an hour from Bordeaux by car. The fastest route is down the A62 south until you reach Exit 4, heading towards La Réole and taking the D9 to Médoc. For a toll-free journey, take the D670 from central Bordeaux and follow the road for just over an hour to reach Médoc in Fontet.

Best places to stay in Bordeaux

InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel

2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux

With UNESCO World Heritage architecture and classic French decor, Le Grand Hotel has been a Bordeaux institution for more than a century. Experience true luxury right in the historic heart of the city with an unforgettable stay at one of the most iconic and decadent hotels in all of France.

Hôtel Les Sources de Caudalie

Smith Hait-Lafitte, 33650 Martillac

The Hôtel Les Sources de Caudalie offers an authentic vineyard experience perfect for wine tourists. Nestled within a prime vineyard, the hotel is a quirky mixture of modern and antique. Spread across several buildings constructed from derelict farm properties, the hotel also has a luxury spa, two pools and on-site cooking classes.

Hotel Continental

10 Rue Montesquieu, 33000, Bordeaux

The Hotel Continental provides great quality accommodation at affordable prices in the Golden Triangle at the centre of the city. The stunning 18^th-century town house building is located on a semi-pedestrianised side street just minutes from the main shopping district and with easy access to all the must-see sights of Bordeaux.

Best places to eat in Bordeaux

Le Prince Noir

1 rue du Prince-Noir, Lormont, 33310

Chef Vivien Durand has a well-deserved place in the Michelin guide for his Lormont restaurant Le Prince Noir, located just ten minutes’ drive from the centre of Bordeaux. The constantly evolving menu showcases some of the best of classic French cuisine reinterpreted with an experimental twist, with fine wine pairings for each course.

La Brasserie Bordelaise

50 Rue Saint- Rémi, 33000

La Brasserie Bordelaise is a true Bordeaux institution for meat lovers, renowned for serving a classic gastronomic selection of charcuterie boards, home-cured hams and succulent meat dishes. The highlights of the menu include the steak selection and the cellar boasting more than 700 of the best wines in the region.

Chez Jean-Mi

Marché des Capucins, Place des Capucins, 33000

Chez Jean-Mi is an oyster bar nestled in the chaotic heart of Capucins market in central Bordeaux. A favourite among locals for its casual and welcoming atmosphere, Chez Jean-Mi is a must-visit for lovers of fresh, locally-sourced seafood served with a side of people-watching.

Best things to do in and around Bordeaux

Pont de Pierre

49 Quai Richelieu, 33000

Inaugurated in 1822, the Pont de Pierre was Bordeaux’s first stone bridge, prior to which the only way to cross the Garonne was by boat. Today, the Pont de Pierre combines elegant 19^th-century architecture with some of the best views in Bordeaux.

Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux

Place de la Comédie, 33000

The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is renowned for being an architectural masterpiece, built by Victor Louis in 1780. Music lovers will want to experience one of the spectacular performances by the Bordeaux National Opera, although the building is worth viewing at night even for those that don’t fancy a performance.

Rue Sainte-Catherine

Rue Sainte-Catherine, 33000

A shopper’s paradise, the Rue Sainte-Catherine is Europe’s longest fully pedestrianised retail street, with more than 1.2km of shopping heaven. The top end of the street focuses more on international brands, while the further down you go the more likely you are to see quirky bohemian outlets.