Schmap.com supports the following browsers:
PC
 Discover the local history |
20, cours Pasteur Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 01 5100 http://www.mairie-bordeaux.fr/... |
In 1783, this museum was opened to exhibit gemstones. It wasn't until 1862 that it became a museum of local history, archaeology and ethnography, and took on the name that we recognise today. The building is split over four levels, of which 5,000m2 are devoted to permanent collections, 1,000m2 belong to temporary exhibitions and 4,500m2 to reserve stock. Collections chart life in the region from prehistoric times to the modern day, taking a detour through the Gallo-Roman era and the Middle Ages. Acquisitions from overseas, including Africa and the South Sea Islands, make up a significant part of the objects on display. The museum also houses a reference library, a children's library and a specialist library. Admission to permanent collections is EUR4; free on the first Sunday of the month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Stav Ruler |
 Photo: Judy Senecal |
 Life under the sea |
2, rue du Professeur-Jolyet Bordeaux 33120 France +33 556 83 3332 |
This museum-aquarium offers a two-in-one sea spectacular. The museum encompasses all aspects - zoological, palaeontological, geological, archaeological and historical of life under the sea (not forgetting oyster farming), while the aquarium uncovers some of the most extraordinary specimens of local sea creatures such as molluscs, crustaceans, fish from the sandy beds and even green turtles. The aquarium's 36 tanks hold a total of 55,000 litres of seawater. Since 1867, the museum-aquarium has worked alongside laboratories at the University of Marine Biology and together they form the marine biology station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Kingdom of the Cannelé cake |
Place des Grands Hommes (Entre Allées de Tourny et Cours Clemenceau) Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France |
This is one of the best places to buy small cakes called cannelés, which are cooked in the oven for a very long time in small, fluted copper tins. They can be bought individually or in boxes of six or ten. Come and see the pastry chef at work through the glass window, and enjoy the warm welcome from the sales assistants. Other locations include the Centre Commercial Mériadeck, and the Centre Commercial de Bordeaux Ouest Leclerc. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Claude-Olivier Marti  |
 Photo: Pascale Rossi |
|
Vintage history |
41, rue Borie Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 557 87 5060 |
Here's a museum dedicated solely to Bordeaux's wine-producing culture, located in the former home of an 18th-century nobleman. The vaulted cellars, dating back to 1720, as well as the storehouses, bear witness to the importance of wine from this time onwards. Today, the museum charts the history of a wine known the world over and gives an insight into how the finest vintages are stored for optimum improvement. An introduction to wine tasting and the process of settling and decanting can be arranged on arrival. A guided tour costs EUR3.50; call for prices for group tours and wine tasting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Wolves, lions and giraffes |
3, chemin du Transvaal Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33600 France |
This five-hectare park is home to some 400 animals belonging to 110 different species. Animals from Africa and Asia, including lions and giraffes, are there to be discovered, as well as a species of wolf with a mane. The zoo offers a number of free attractions, such as water tobogganing and a riding school for the kids. Picnics are permitted although the zoo also provides fast-food refreshment.The zoo is located about 15 minutes drive from the centre of Bordeaux. Entry is around EUR6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Scott Matthews |
 Photo: Emmanuel ARNOUD |
 Photo: Emmanuel ARNOUD |
 Photo: Scott Matthews |
 Photo: Stuart Mudie |
 Photo: jiva |
 Photo: jiva |
 Photo: Josh & Cindy |
 Montesquieu's domain |
Bordeaux 33650 France +33 556 20 2049 |
This abstemious and sober château was raised on 12th-century foundations, to be completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. It passed into the Montesquieu family in 1686 and three years later became the birthplace of Charles de Secondat, future philosopher and Baron de La Brède and de Montesquieu. Montesquieu's lifetime collection of documents and geographical maps was recently moved from the vast library to a special vault near the Bibliothèque de Bordeaux. The philosopher's furniture, his bedroom and personal keepsakes have been fully preserved by his descendants, who still live on the estate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Narelle Sullivan |
 Photo: Rob and Mel Scott |
 Photo: areki_deedee |
 The finest vintage |
Bordeaux 33250 France +33 556 73 1818 http://www.lafite.com/ |
In 1868, Baron James de Rothschild took ownership of the Lafite vineyard near the town of St Emilion. The 100-hectare estate overlooks the Garonne River, and opens onto a truly stunning view. Most of the vines are Cabernet Sauvignon, producing a much sought-after wine appreciated the world over. Lafite's traditional fermenting cellar consists of large chestnut vats, some of which are 40 years old. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures and the steeping process is often three weeks long. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Hans Mangold |
 Photo: Vicki Reed |
|
One of St Emilion's great vintages |
2, Place Chapître et Jacobins Bordeaux 33300 France |
This vineyard takes pride of place among St Emilion's great vintages. One of the oldest properties in the town, and one of the highest at 90m above sea level, the 30-year old vineyard at Clos des Menuts spans some 30 hectares and produces a rich, full-bodied wine, brimming with distinguished flavour and verve. It is one of the few vintages to benefit from a long ageing process amid cavernous medieval cellars, hollowed right out of the rock, which maintain a constant ideal temperature of 12 degrees Celsius. The tour includes a visit to the galleries where the wine is stored - entry and tasting is free if you make a purchase. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: schuey |
 Photo: Alisha K. Hunt |
|
Battleship discovery |
Quai des Chartrons Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 44 9611 http://colbert.croiseur.free.fr/ |
This old warship cruiser belongs to the French Navy and is one of the country's biggest warships. Now with a new lease of life as a museum, you can retrace the life of the vessel from her construction in 1953 to her last mission in 1990 during the Gulf War. In addition to the photography exhibitions on board, a visit to the ship gives you a glimpse of what life must have been like for the sailors who lived and worked on her. You'll come across all the signs of daily living, from mess hall to the barber shop, the dentist's cabin and the hospital ward. Guided tours run every Saturday at 2:30p and there is free parking in front of the ship. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Hugo Ceronne |
 Photo: Vincent Massé |
 Photo: Hugo Ceronne |
 Photo: fred ferand |
 Photo: Simon Keslake |
 Photo: nextorider |
 Photo: Simon Keslake |
 Photo: jeanyanne |
|
A very beautiful wine shop |
2, allées de Tourny Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 48 0129 |
This is undoubtedly one of the most surprising shops in the city. In the basement, an air-conditioned tower holds a wonderful selection of wines; a spiral staircase takes you from floor to floor; the further down you go, the rarer the vintage. The last floor offers vintages reaching the cost stratosphere. The most affordable vintages are displayed in the window at the shop level. All the region's great names are available, among them many wines from the St-Emilion vineyards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Bordeaux's version of Paris's Père Lachaise |
180, rue Georges-Bonnac Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 93 1720 |
Known as Bordeaux's answer to Paris's famous Père Lachaise cemetry, many well-known people are buried here, including Goya, Lacour, Flora Tristan and Gauguin's grandmother. Like its larger counterpart, it is also home to an amazing variety of monuments and thus offers a window onto the world of nineteenth century sculpture. Its suitably peaceful atmosphere is also reminiscent of the Parisian cemetry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Elise C. |
|
A shrine to modern art |
7, rue Ferrère Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 00 8150 http://www.mairie-bordeaux.fr/... |
Located in an old harbour warehouse built in the 19th century, this museum now presents the major movements of the art world since the 1960s. Works are displayed in monographic or thematic categories, and many young artists are given pride of place. Visitors can admire over 700 works in the permanent collection as well as several temporary exhibits, which altogether unite some 140 artists. After visiting the gallery, the library and bookshop are perfect for book lovers whilst foodies can take a break at the Café du Musée. There's an entry fee for the permanent collections, but free on the first Sunday of every month and for children under 18. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Josh Clark |
 Photo: Josh Clark |
 Photo: James Finister |
|
A fine collection |
Jardin de la Mairie 20, cours d'Albret Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 10 2056 http://www.mairie-bordeaux.fr/... |
Bordeaux's museum of fine arts was founded in 1801 by Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1829, the curator managed to obtain a collection of 280 paintings comprising works from Italy, Belgium, Germany and Holland. The Dutch paintings elevated the city's public collection to one of the finest in the country. The north and south wings of the building were renovated in 1994. They are now home to the French and foreign schools of art from the 16th to the 18th century – most noteworthy are exhibits from the Italian and Dutch schools as well as some 19th and 20th-century works ranging from the Romantic to the Impressionist. The museum also contains a library, an information centre, a photo lab and a shop selling postcards and prints. Admission EUR4; free first Sunday of every month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Discover the natural world |
Hôtel de Lisleferme 5, place Bardineau Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 48 2986 http://www.mairie-bordeaux.fr/... |
Opened in 1811, Bordeaux's Natural History Museum is one of the oldest of its kind in France. Set in a stunning private mansion adjoining the Jardin Public, the museum hosts a zoological collection of specimens from all over the world. It features present-day species, including those at risk of extinction, belonging to the mammal, bird, reptile and fish families, as well as crustaceans, mollusks and insects. Considerable space is dedicated to local wildlife and to palaeontology, with an impressive collection of fossils. The library is open to researchers and the shop offers copies of the museum's publications among other works. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: ej_steel |
 Land of ice in the centre of town |
95, cours du Maréchal-Juin Bordeaux 33000 France +33 5 5781 4370 |
This skating rink is in the centre of town and was established in 1981. It is open to school children, for training ice hockey teams and to the general public. The biggest concerts in town are also put on here. The rink measures 60 x 30m and it can seat up to 3,350, so there's no reason to stay away. Freestyle skating, special evenings with music and entertainment, go-karting on ice as well as concerts and shows all the year. The cafeteria is open all through the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: FrançoisXavier Bodin |
 Superb when lit |
Place de la Bourse (St-Rémi) Bordeaux 33000 France |
Also known as Place Royale, this is a perfect example of Bordeaux architecture at the end of the 18th century. This is a beautiful line of archways and slate roofs, with an impressive fountain in the centre - a setting made even more magnificent when it is lit up at night. There is a superb view of the Garonne river's right bank from this square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Rob Millenaar |
 Photo: Chad Anderson |
 Photo: Patrice Castet |
 Photo: Grégory Thiell |
 Photo: Mauricio Diaz Orlich |
 Photo: skieurope37 |
 Photo: Matthieu Nguyen |
 Photo: Judy Senecal |
 Photo: Sandrine 87 |
 Photo: Georges Goetz |
 Photo: Katie Goldstein |
 Photo: Sebastian Kamenz |
 Photo: pscl57 |
 Photo: Patrick Marcel |
 Photo: ptbx |
 Photo: D. Murphy Photograph |
 Photo: philou500 |
 Photo: S Man |
 Photo: Nathan Broaddus |
 Photo: Julien Budynek |
 Photo: maéli |
 Photo: Duphie |
 Photo: Ignacio Sánchez |
 Photo: privatepreserve.eu |
 Photo: bdeeefap |
 Photo: jp.boust |
 Photo: izzyguide |
 Photo: perSona |
 Photo: aka_gossip_girl |
 Photo: Delphine |
 Photo: pistachoo_vacances |
 Photo: manuchain |
 Photo: Choucas T |
 Photo: Sregtur |
 Photo: Thomas Newens |
 Photo: Michel |
|
Sober architecture and luxurious interior |
Place Pey-Berland Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France +33 556 00 6600 |
This austere 18th-century building plays host to Bordeaux's town hall. The building took 13 years to build (1771–1784). On two sides of the courtyard, low buildings link the main building to a colonnade. The rear façade is extended by two low baluster pavilions featuring bay windows adorned with garlands. Despite numerous renovations, the palace's original great staircase is still intact inside, as are a string of rooms on the ground floor, which boast of beautiful panelling, and a dining room decorated with trompe-l'oeil figures. Two styles of decor, one Pompeian, the other older still, evoke the sheer refinement of Bordeaux interiors in this period. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alan Davey |
|
Large and busy shopping street |
Cours de l'Intendance jusqu'au Place de la Victoire Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33000 France |
Entirely pedestrianized and over a kilometre long, this is the busiest shopping street in Bordeaux; it is also one of the town's oldest thoroughfares. In Roman times, it was a major north-south road. Today, it is still important, since it links the Grand Théâtre to the Place de la Victoire. The street has borne the same name since the 18th century, in honour of the martyr saint whose chapel is located nearby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bertrand DUPERRIN |
 Photo: jesgar |
 Photo: BillBl |
|
The Bordeaux Opera |
2, place de la Comédie (Cours de l'Intendance) Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33025 France +33 556 00 8595 |
Built by Victor Louis between 1773 and 1780, this is considered as one of the most beautiful 18th century buildings in Europe. Well-known companies, such as the National Orchestra of Bordeaux Aquitaine, perform here, but the program delights opera and ballet lovers as well. This superb theatre was renovated in 1990 and 1991 in shades of blue, enhanced with gilt. The Grand Café welcomes spectators and visitors wishing to have a coffee or lunch. One hour tours are available and cost EUR4.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alexandru Dumitrescu |
 Photo: eastboca.net |
 Photo: Craig Baker |
 Photo: Alexx Sky Production |
 Photo: J. Van der Meeren |
 Photo: Gabriel Ansel |
 Photo: Tom Li |
 Photo: Bérenger ZYLA |
 Photo: Edwin Leung |
 Photo: Yvonne Sandner |
 Photo: Emir de Nelek |
 Photo: Jason Brooks |
 Photo: A. Di Francesco |
 Photo: Gijs de Kruijf |
 Photo: Thomas CUELHO |
 Photo: Lesley |
 Photo: Sylvain Cail |
 Photo: Takayuki YAMAMOTO |
 Photo: Olivier BOURGOIN |
 Photo: Michelle Dickinson |
 Photo: Samuel Genevois |
 Photo: Chris BRELLOCHS © |
 Photo: Nick Bradley |
 Photo: Philippe Mondon |
|
From vine to wine |
Grand Poujeaux Bordeaux, Aquitaine 33480 France +33 556 58 0123 |
To visit Moulis' old cellars and warehouses, built in 1871, is to discover the industrial art of wine producing, from the grape to the glass. Opened in 1987, this permanent exhibition covers the process from vine stock to wine tasting, from working in the vineyards to the study of wine. Associated professions involving cask and cork manufacture and the creation of tasting glasses are also presented. In addition, you can pick up some of the etiquette and you'll find a collection of engravings connected to the world of wine. The total duration of the tour is around 1.5 hours and includes a wine tasting session. Review © 2007, Wcities |