Bordeaux, France travel guide
The city of Bordeaux, France is accessible by the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport. Located in the town of Mérignac, the airport is just 10 km west of Bordeaux. Although the majority of its traffic is domestic, it serves more than 3.3 million travelers per year. Reserve a car hire Bordeaux Airport to get you to your hotel and all the exciting attractions around the city.
The city of Bordeaux in France is a lively university community, the largest university in France in fact, where cafes, gardens, and a number of museums shape this culture to a very tolerant and relaxed pace. The artistic and music scenes are very vibrant here, as is the wine. Enjoy a glass or two while you are here, as Bordeaux wine is considered among the best in the world. Take a Bordeaux Airport car hire from the airport and enjoy private transportation during you stay.
Check out our Bordeaux Travel Guide for more interesting sites to visit in Bordeaux.
- Local time in Bordeaux, France:
- GMT+1
- Population of Bordeaux, France:
- 235.178
Tourist attractions at Bordeaux, France
Aquitaine Bridge
Bordeaux is a historic city with many significant buildings and interesting tourist attractions. Close to the railway station is Les Quais. This is a nice area of town to visit for a walk along the shores of the Garonne, to take a ride on a ferry boat, or to view the stunning landscape from the bridges of Bordeaux. Check out Aquitaine Bridge, a unique architectural achievement in France.
The Victory Arch
In the area called La Victorie you can view a great example of the town's roman roots; the Victory Arch. If you are interested in some more Roman history head over to the Musee D'Aquitaine in your Bordeaux car hire. Here you can see Gallo-Roman statues and relics dating back 25,000 years.
Saint-André Cathedral
Constructed mostly in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Cathedral has a history older and richer than that. Its site dates back to the time of the Romans, and of the original Romanesque edifice you can still see a wall in the nave. The Royal Gate to Saint-André is from the early thirteenth century, and the Cathedral itself was consecrated by Pope Urban II in 1096.
Find out about Wine Regions in Bordeaux for some lovely tours.
Recommended daytrips from Bordeaux, France
La Grosse Cloche
Head over to the area of the old Town Hall in your car hire Bordeaux to see the remnants of the town's Medieval walls. Dating back to the 15th century, La Grosse Cloche is the second remaining gate, consisting of two 40 m-high circular towers and a central bell tower. The bell in the tower weighs an astounding 7,800 kilograms.
Museums
There are also several museums to visit throughout the city, convenient by cheap car rental Bordeaux. Some of the finer museums include Musée des Beaux Arts, Musée d'Aquitaine, CAPC, Vinorama, Casa de Goya, Cap Sciences, and the Centre Jean Moulin.
Shopping
Round out your trip with high French fashion or some souvenirs for the folks back home by spending a day checking out the fine shopping in Bordeaux. In the heart of Bordeaux is Rue Sainte-Catherine, a pedestrian only street dedicated to shopping.
Stroll along about 1.2 kilometers of ships, restaurants, and cafés, enjoying the longest shopping street in Europe. Begin on the Rue Sainte-Catherine at Place de la Vidtoire, and follow your wallet all the way to the Place de la Comédie by the Grand Théatre.
Hotels at Bordeaux, France
Hotel de 4 Soeurs
6, cours du XXX Juillet
33000 BORDEAUX
Tel. +33 5 57 81 19 20
Fax. +33 5 56 01 04 28
contact@hotel-bordeaux-4soeurs.com
Hotel del'Opera
35, rue Esprit de Lois
33000 BORDEAUX
Tel. +33 5 56 81 41 27
Fax. +33 5 56 51 78 80
contact@hotel-bordeaux-opera.com
Don't miss our detailed section on Bordeaux Hotels for a better look at your options.
Local conditions for Bordeaux, France
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:50:00 +0200
Thursday at 10:00 CEST:
N/A. 20°C (68°F)
Temperature: 20°C (68°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Relative Humidity: 77%, Pressure: 1023mb, falling, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Bordeaux, France
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Thursday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 18°C (64°F)
Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 18°C (64°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 54%, UV risk: n/a, Sunrise: 06:23CEST, Sunset: 21:34CEST
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 28°C (82°F), Min Temp: 18°C (64°F)
Max Temp: 28°C (82°F), Min Temp: 18°C (64°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 58%, UV risk: n/a, Sunrise: 06:23CEST, Sunset: 21:35CEST
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Saturday
White cloud, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1016mb, Humidity: 84%, UV risk: n/a, Sunrise: 06:22CEST, Sunset: 21:36CEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Bordeaux Airport
- Airport code:
- BOD
- Phone number:
- (05) 5634 5050
- Address:
- Cédex 40, 33700, Mérignac, France
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Bordeaux:
- Bordeaux city || 7.5 Miles / 12 km / 20 minutes by rental car from Downtown Bordeaux
- Car Rental office location:
For cheap car hire in Bordeaux, France, there are options convently located in Bordeaux Airport, you will find desks for the following car rental companies:
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
- ADA
- National Citer
We recommend to book your Bordeaux Airport car rental in advance with us to get amazing car rental discounts.
For further information on booking your rental car, visit our section How to book a rental car in Bordeaux.
Airlines providing airport services to Bordeaux, France
- Aer Lingus
- Air Algerie
- Air France
- Air Transat
- Baboo
- BMI
- British Airways
- Chalair
- Cimber Air
- Eastern Airways
- EasyJet
- Easyjet Switzerland
- Flybe
- Iberia
- Jet4you
- KLM
- Norwegian Airlines
- Regional Air Lines
- Royal Air Maroc
- Ryanair
- Tunisair
