Bordeaux Things To Do

Wine Tours
The city of Bordeaux is synonymous with its fine wines and countless world famous vineyards that attract so many visitors nowadays. Celebrated areas such as St Emilion and Medoc can be visited on organised tours that will delight wine buffs and has much to interest nature and history lovers too. Spectacular rural scenery and fairytale chateaux can be explored for a great all round day in the countryside.

Beaches
Most people think of Bordeaux as purely a city of urban attractions and vineyards but it in fact has a number of impressive beaches close by. Boasting unique scenery, the beach at Dune de Pilat is a natural wonder of immense beauty and a tourist attraction in its own right. Towering sand dunes soar over 100 metres high - the tallest in Europe - and can be climbed to provide unmissable views of the crashing Atlantic waves and endless miles of fine golden sand.

Museums
Known as a centre of modern hi tech and scientific industry, Bordeaux has nevertheless a unique and colourful history best seen in its numerous city centre museums. Enjoy exhibitions of winemaking, decorative arts, natural history and ancient artefacts dating back to Roman times. Housed in many historic buildings themselves, a day at a Bordeaux museum will entertain and certainly inspire all ages.

Children’s Activities
A city break in Bordeaux is a perfect family city break destination with lots of fun and educational activities for kids. The main attraction is the Aqualand water park - guaranteed to keep the little ones entertained with plenty of slides and water rides. Bordeaux zoo is another essential choice with hundreds of mammal species ranging from the cuddly to the exotic and also houses a myriad of free activities such as water tobogganing and a children’s horse riding school.

Historic Sights
A half day tour of the city will encounter charming historic streets overflowing with impressive medieval architecture, elegant palaces and commanding fortifications. A plethora of churches can be explored, many dating back almost 1000 years. Visitors can literally step back in time just a stones throw away from the ultra modern business district, providing an intriguing blend of old and new.

Exciting Beach Sports
The vast coastal flatlands and beaches nearby the city offer the perfect terrain for a wealth of exhilarating sporting activities. Spend a day zipping over the sand in a land yacht or harness the power of the wind in a kite buggy. A great fun day out in the fresh air for real adrenaline junkies.

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