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Bordeaux : Michelin's recommendations

With one of the largest protected townscapes in France (a Unesco World Heritage site), Bordeaux has been transformed by urban restoration projects. With the opening of its tramway network, the regeneration of its left-bank quaysides giving onto the River Garonne, and the development of the right-bank district with it abundant green spaces, this wine capital that is so justifiably proud of its history is very much focused on the future.

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Tourist attractions Bordeaux : Things to see and do

Tour Pey-Berland

Cours d'Alsace F - 33000 Bordeaux

This tower was built in the 15th C and crowned with a steeple but it has always remained separate from Saint-André Cathedral. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the town, if you can manage the 229 steps up the narrow staircase and don't hit y..

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Cathedral of St André

place Pey-Berland F - 33000 Bordeaux

Only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame in Paris, this majestic church has a Royal Door that is famous for its Gothic sculptures, and inside a beautiful nave with a Gothic chancel . Beautiful Renaissance organ.

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Centre Jean Moulin

48 rue Vital-Carles F - 33000 Bordeaux

Letters, writings, books and radio sets recall the secret world of the Resistance and in particular Jean Moulin . On the first floor, paintings by J-J Morvan themed Nuit et Brouillard recall the Deportation, plus stories about the Free French Forc..

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Hotels Bordeaux

Quality Hotel Sainte Catherine

27 rue du parlement Sainte Catherine F - 33000 Bordeaux

Prix Prices from : 104 €

This 19th century hotel is located in pedestrian zone, right in the centre and close to many restaurants, cinema, Le Grand Théâtre and many shops. All reachable by foot. Promenade along the riverside where is also located public car parks, around 5mn..

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QUALYS-HOTEL La Tour Intendance

14 rue de la Vieille Tour F - 33000 BORDEAUX

The QUALYS-HOTEL Tour Intendance is situated in the heart of Bordeaux, next to Place Gambetta and a 2-minute walk from the Grand Theatre. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms. Guest rooms at La Tour Intendance are equipped with a TV, telep..

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Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre

27, rue du Parlement Sainte Catherine F - 33000 Bordeaux

Set in a 19th-century old mansion, Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre is located near the lively Saint Pierre district, surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. It offers modern rooms with red and white tones and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room is ..

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Leisure activities Bordeaux

Medoc Full Day Wine Tour by Minivan - Small Group Tour

The left bank of the Garonne is where some of the most prestigious appellations of the Bordeaux vineyards are located. Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac are some of the villages and towns that you will cross. Visit and enjoy wine tasting in 2 prestigious ..

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Saint Emilion Full Day Wine Tour - Small Group Tour

Prices from : 95 €

Located on the right bank of the Dordogne River, the thousand year old vineyards of this area boast a worldwide reputation. In the morning, depart for Saint Emilion and stop at PLANETE BORDEAUX to find out all there is to know about the wine makin..

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Saint Emilion Half Day Tour by Minivan - Small Group Tour

Prices from : 60 €

After being picked up at Bordeaux, you will depart for the small village of Saint Emilion. Take a small walking tour in the village with fascinating Romanesque churches and ruins stretching all along steep and narrow streets. The Romans planted v..

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Restaurants Bordeaux

Le Bordeaux

2 pl. de la Comédie F - 33000 Bordeaux

This elegant brasserie has an attractive terrace overlooking the Place de la Comédie. It is an excellent choice for a seafood platter or specialities from southwest France.

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Le Pressoir d'Argent

5 Cours de l'Intendance F - 33000 Bordeaux

Le Pressoir d'Argent? The name is perhaps in honour of homard au pressoir, the chef's signature lobster dish. The seafood here is authentic and impressive. The opulent and luxurious decor by Jacques Garcia reflects the Baroque theatricality of the se..

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C'Yusha

12 r. Ausone F - 33000 Bordeaux

Modern cuisine that makes full use of herbs and spices, created by a chef who works single-handedly in full view of the diners. Minimalist and intimately scaled (numbers are deliberately limited) in a resolutely contemporary setting.

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Moshi Moshi

pl. Fernand-Lafargue F - 33000 Bordeaux

The premier Japanese restaurant in Bordeaux! Makis, sushis, plus beef moshi moshi - grilled fillet with fried vegetables... A lovely journey through Japan's culinary delights.

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Le Chapon Fin

5 r. Montesquieu F - 33000 Bordeaux

A local institution, equally striking for its 1900s grotto decor as for its fine modern cuisine, which is astutely inventive and delightfully flavoursome. The wine list has a superb selection of Bordeaux vintages.

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Comptoir Cuisine

2 pl. de la Comédie F - 33000 Bordeaux

This chic contemporary bistro has open kitchens and a convivial ambience. The menu is brief but mouthwatering, and the choice of wines by the glass is remarkable.

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