Bordeaux

Bordeaux has this precious quality: captivating visitors from the very first moments and fitting naturally into an itinerary, whether short or extended. An elegant, lively city in constant motion, easy to reach… and an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area. As the world capital of wine, a UNESCO-listed city and a committed destination accessible within two hours by train from Paris, it meets all the expectations of urban travellers in search of an art de vivre… without logistical complexity.

“European Capital of Smart Tourism (Sustainable Tourism)”, “Innovative Sustainable Destination”, “6th most sustainable tourism destination in the world (GDS-Index)”… Bordeaux also accumulates distinctions while never losing its natural character.

On foot, by bike or by tram, discovery is effortless: 18th-century façades, creative districts, locavore dining, lively markets and biodynamic wine bars. Here, short stays or broader itineraries can be designed, from city breaks to regional combinations.

And in less than an hour, the city already opens onto the Atlantic, the Médoc or Saint-Émilion. On foot along the metropolitan hiking trail (GR 160 km), by tram or train to the most prestigious vineyard in the world, or by bike through the heart of the Sauternais bastides. Bordeaux is synonymous with micro-adventures, those that bring momentum to a programme without complicated transfers. Bordeaux embodies the spirit of a successful stay: dynamic, refined and stimulating.