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Chartrons

culture

Antique dealers and wine merchants district along the Garonne.

Saint-Pierre

sightseeing

Historic quarter with medieval streets and Place du Parlement.

Triangle d'Or

local

Elegant area with Grand Théâtre and luxury boutiques.

Bassins à Flot

culture

Former docks transformed into cultural and dining hub.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux 2025: Complete Guide to France's Wine Capital

Bordeaux is a city whose name has become synonymous with great wine. But behind the famous labels lies one of Europe's most beautiful cities, where elegant 18th-century architecture stands alongside contemporary cultural venues, and the Garonne River creates a romantic backdrop for strolls through the historic center. The capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has experienced a true renaissance in recent years.

In 2025, Bordeaux remains one of France's most attractive destinations. The city succe...

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather7°
80%14 м/с
Todayweather15°6°
Tomorrowweather15°8°
Thuweather15°6°
Friweather12°7°
Satweather10°4°
Sunweather8°5°
Monweather11°6°
10°
5°Jan
11°
4°Feb
15°
6°Mar
18°
9°Apr
21°
11°May
25°
14°Jun
27°
16°Jul
28°
16°Aug
24°
14°Sep
20°
11°Oct
14°
8°Nov
11°
5°Dec

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widespread

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Cash is legal tender in France - criminal offense to refuse it in transaction (€150 fine for refusal). People gradually moving away from cash - average French person carries ~€50. Many stores, restaurants, hotels prefer other payment methods but cash still used in Bordeaux. Merchants can refuse cash if: amount disproportionate to purchase, suspected counterfeit, note damaged, temporary security reasons. Shopkeepers not required to accept more than 50 coins per transaction. Exact amount needed for cash payment.

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France uses Euro - no exchange needed for Eurozone visitors. Banks: BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, Credit Agricole, La Banque Postale. ATMs widespread. Exchange offices at Gare Saint-Jean train station. Avoid airport exchange. Always pay in EUR.

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5%

Service included (15%). Small tip 5-10% for exceptional service appreciated.

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Museum of Aquitaine
7°
Closed
EUR7
Museum

Museum of Aquitaine

Bordeaux

Cite du Vin
7°
Closed
EUR22
Museum

Cite du Vin

Bordeaux

Porte Cailhau
7°
Closed
EUR7
landmark

Porte Cailhau

Bordeaux

Basilica of Saint-Seurin
7°
Closed
Free
landmark

Basilica of Saint-Seurin

Bordeaux

Museum of Fine Arts
7°
Closed
Free
Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

Bordeaux

Jardin Public
7°
Closed
Free
Nature

Jardin Public

Bordeaux

Saint-Andre Cathedral
7°
Closed
Free
landmark

Saint-Andre Cathedral

Bordeaux

Pont de Pierre
7°
Free
landmark

Pont de Pierre

Bordeaux

Grand Theatre de Bordeaux
7°
Closed
EUR10
landmark

Grand Theatre de Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Basilica of Saint-Michel
7°
Closed
Free
landmark

Basilica of Saint-Michel

Bordeaux

Place des Quinconces
7°
Free
landmark

Place des Quinconces

Bordeaux

Bassins des Lumieres
7°
Closed
EUR16
Museum

Bassins des Lumieres

Bordeaux

Place de la Bourse & Water Mirror
7°
Free
landmark

Place de la Bourse & Water Mirror

Bordeaux

Grosse Cloche
7°
Closed
EUR6
landmark

Grosse Cloche

Bordeaux