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 18th-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 19th-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.