Bordeaux & Gironde
Travel guides to Bordeaux, Gironde, Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Arcachon Bay.
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Bordeaux and Wine Country: A 4-Day City and Vineyard Itinerary
Read guide: Bordeaux and Wine Country: A 4-Day City and Vineyard ItineraryA four-day Bordeaux itinerary that treats the UNESCO city and its vineyards as complementary experiences.
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Bordeaux with Kids: Best Family Activities and a 3-Day Itinerary
Read guide: Bordeaux with Kids: Best Family Activities and a 3-Day ItineraryBordeaux works surprisingly well for families because the historic centre is compact, trams reduce long walks and several headline attractions are genuinely engaging for…
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Where to Stay in Bordeaux: Best Neighborhoods for Sightseeing, Food and Wine Trips
Read guide: Where to Stay in Bordeaux: Best Neighborhoods for Sightseeing, Food and Wine TripsCompare the best areas to stay in Bordeaux, from Saint-Pierre and the Golden Triangle to Chartrons, Saint-Michel, Bacalan and La Bastide, with wine-trip logistics.
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Arcachon Bay and Dune du Pilat: A 4-Day Atlantic Coast Itinerary
Read guide: Arcachon Bay and Dune du Pilat: A 4-Day Atlantic Coast ItineraryA four-day Arcachon Bay route balancing the Dune du Pilat, seaside architecture, oyster ports and fragile Atlantic landscapes.
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Bordeaux Without a Car: City Transport and 10 Easy Day Trips
Read guide: Bordeaux Without a Car: City Transport and 10 Easy Day TripsA car is useful in parts of the Gironde vineyards, but it is not necessary for a strong Bordeaux trip. The city itself is…
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Bordeaux Riverfront and Port de la Lune Walking Guide
Read guide: Bordeaux Riverfront and Port de la Lune Walking GuideThe Garonne is not scenery added to Bordeaux; it is the reason the city developed, traded and eventually created the monumental waterfront visitors recognise…
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Bordeaux Wine Tours Guide: Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves and Sauternes
Read guide: Bordeaux Wine Tours Guide: Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves and SauternesA practical guide to choosing Bordeaux wine tours, comparing Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves/Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes by landscape, style and logistics.
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Best Things to Do in Bordeaux: 20 Essential Sights and Experiences
Read guide: Best Things to Do in Bordeaux: 20 Essential Sights and ExperiencesTwenty worthwhile things to do in Bordeaux, from Place de la Bourse and the Cité du Vin to markets, museums, river walks and easy…
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Bordeaux Neighborhoods Guide: Where to Explore, Eat and Stay
Read guide: Bordeaux Neighborhoods Guide: Where to Explore, Eat and StayA practical guide to Bordeaux neighborhoods, from Saint-Pierre and Chartrons to Saint-Michel, Bacalan, La Bastide and the Golden Triangle.
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Bordeaux Food and Markets Guide: Capucins, Chartrons and Local Specialties
Read guide: Bordeaux Food and Markets Guide: Capucins, Chartrons and Local SpecialtiesBordeaux is often introduced through wine, but the city makes more sense when you also understand its markets, bakeries, oysters, canelés, meat dishes and…
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Saint-Émilion Day Trip from Bordeaux: Train, Tours and a Realistic Itinerary
Read guide: Saint-Émilion Day Trip from Bordeaux: Train, Tours and a Realistic ItineraryA practical Saint-Émilion day trip from Bordeaux with train access, guided tour options, walking times, winery planning and a realistic village itinerary.
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Bordeaux in 3 Days: A Practical City Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Read guide: Bordeaux in 3 Days: A Practical City Itinerary for First-Time VisitorsA three-day Bordeaux itinerary balancing the historic centre, riverfront, markets, Cité du Vin, Bacalan and one flexible wine or cultural experience.