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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.
- 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.
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
Hotel del'Opera
35, rue Esprit de Lois
33000 BORDEAUX
Tel. +33 5 56 81 41 27
Fax. +33 5 56 51 78 80
Local conditions for Bordeaux, France
Jue 02 Sep 2010 22:05:00 +0200
Jueves at 21:00 CEST:
white cloud. 21°C (70°F)
Temperature: 21°C (70°F), Dirección del viento: SW, Velocidad del viento: 9mph, Relative Humedad: 64%, Presión: 1015mb, rising, Visibilidad: Very good
Weather forecast for Bordeaux, France
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Viernes
Soleado, Temp máx: 27°C (81°F), Temp mín: 14°C (57°F)
Temp máx: 27°C (81°F), Temp mín: 14°C (57°F), Dirección del viento: W, Velocidad del viento: 8mph, Visibilidad: buena, Presión: 1018mb, Humedad: 41%, UV risk: moderate, Amanecer: 07:27CEST, Atardecer: 20:35CEST
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Sábado
Soleado, Temp máx: 27°C (81°F), Temp mín: 15°C (59°F)
Temp máx: 27°C (81°F), Temp mín: 15°C (59°F), Dirección del viento: WNW, Velocidad del viento: 2mph, Visibilidad: very poor, Presión: 1017mb, Humedad: 53%, UV risk: high, Amanecer: 07:28CEST, Atardecer: 20:33CEST
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Domingo
Soleado, Temp máx: 29°C (84°F), Temp mín: 17°C (63°F)
Temp máx: 29°C (84°F), Temp mín: 17°C (63°F), Dirección del viento: W, Velocidad del viento: 2mph, Visibilidad: very poor, Presión: 1014mb, Humedad: 48%, UV risk: high, Amanecer: 07:29CEST, Atardecer: 20:32CEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Bordeaux Airport
- Airport code:
- BOD
- Phone number:
- (05) 5634 5050
- Address:
- Cédex 40, 33700, Mérignac, France
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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.