Accommodation in Bordeaux
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Exploring Bordeaux
Bordeaux is home to 362 historical monuments, some of which date back to Roman times. It is classified as a ‘City of Art and History’ and has been nicknamed the ‘Pearl of Aquitaine’. It is a fairly flat city that sits on the west side of the Garonne River and is home to very few skyscrapers, giving it an old world charm. In addition to its historical area and the landmarks found within it, Bordeaux is home to some fabulous museums, lovely gardens and a great shopping street, Rue Sainte-Catherine. Its surrounding vineyards make for great day trips, as does the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
Accommodations in Bordeaux
There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Bordeaux is the L'hôtel Privé - Demeure d'hôtes, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Casa Blanca B&B in Bordeaux as it has been reserved 5 times.
Bordeaux has a plethora luxury accommodations where guests can enjoy amazing facilities and services. Check out Novotel Bordeaux Centre and Hotel Pullman Bordeaux Lac.
Sightseeing in Bordeaux
Home to some of Bordeaux’s most visited sites, the Old City centre dates to Roman times and was the birthplace of Decimius Magnus Ausonius, Michel de Montaigne and Richard II of England, among others. It is the most visited area of the city, housing great architectural buildings such as the 18th century Grand Théâtre, the 14th century Saint-André Cathedral and Saint-Seurin Basilica. It is also home to the largest square in Europe, Place des Quinconces, dating back to 1818.
A wander through the streets of the pedestrian quarter is a must for any historian – the buildings range from old stone medieval structures to regimented Belle Époque facades. Emerge at the St Andre Cathedral, the center point of the Old Town. Its spires rise dramatically into the sky, and the whole building is an impressive collection of eras and styles, from the gothic to the enlightened. It has been in continuous use for over a thousand years and is a stopping point for many on the Camino de Santiago. Inside, beneath the high vaulted ceilings, there are ancient relics and a creepy, atmospheric crypt.
Transportation in Bordeaux
The Tram et Bus de la CUB provides public transportation in the city, which consists of 75 bus routes, three tram lines and a boat shuttle that runs from one side of the Garonne River to the other. There is also a trolleybus (navette du centre-ville) that travels around the city centre and even runs along its pedestrian roads.
