Bordeaux

WELCOME in BORDEAUX !

A historic city of stone and wine, Bordeaux is a port city located on the Garonne River in the heart of the vineyards in southwestern France. In perpetual metamorphosis, its skyline evolves according to daring architectural projects, yet its historic heart, a unique ensemble in the world, proudly retains its beauty. In particular, the Port de la Lune, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an exceptional urban ensemble, is a wondeful example of the exchange of influences over more than 2,000 years, through its role as the capital of a world-renowned wine region, and through the importance of its port in regional and international trade. 

The city's urban planning and architecture are the result of continuous extensions and renovations from Roman times to the 20th century. Urban planning and architectural ensembles from the early 18^th century onwards make the city an outstanding example of classical and neo-classical trends, giving it exceptional urban and architectural unity and coherence. It is also renowned for its Gothic Saint-André Cathedral, its manor houses built in the 18^th and 19^th centuries, and its art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens follow the curves of the quays along the river. The Place de la Bourse, at the center of which stands the Trois Grâces fountain, is reflected in the “Miroir d’eau” (water mirror).

The world's wine capital, with its prestigious châteaux and vineyards in the Bordeaux region, the city is considered a center of gastronomy and business tourism, hosting international conferences. The city is also a strategic hub for the aerospace and military sectors, with numerous international companies. With the University of Bordeaux, the city and its surrounding area are a major center of higher education and research at national and European level, with over 100,000 students.

Bordeaux is also renowned for its art of living, its gastronomy and its vineyards, and is continuing on its path towards becoming a responsible tourist destination. Like the Garonne River and its tidal waters, the city is constantly reinventing itself and welcoming visitors with open arms.

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