Light mode : Dark mode :

Bordeaux : Bordeaux

Bordeaux, UNESCO world heritage

Only 40 km from Le Marache campsite, discover Bordeaux, the capital of the Gironde, a city of culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The heritage of the Bordeaux metropolis is rich in historical and modern sites and monuments. From the "Gallo-Roman" Bordeaux, through the medieval period and the 18th century, to the contemporary Bordeaux, more than 2000 years of history and architectural heritage unfold before your eyes. Classified as a city of Art and History, Bordeaux will seduce you with its numerous museums and its large number of listed monuments.

Not to be missed

The Pey Berland Tower & Saint André Cathedral

The walls of this building witnessed in 1137 the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII, the future king of France, then five centuries later, the union of Anne of Austria and Louis XIII. Saint André Cathedral marks the boundary between Old Bordeaux and the modern city. You can then climb the 229 steps of the Pey-Berland tower to reach the top of the bell tower (50 meters) to appreciate the exceptional view of Bordeaux and its monuments.

Stroll around Place de la Bourse and the water mirror

Here, everyone gathers, young and old, for a moment of freshness and relaxation, throughout the day. Facing this emblematic square dating from 1730, stands since almost 2006 the famous water mirror, which has become an essential place in the Gironde capital.

Go up rue Sainte Catherine, and discover the Grand Théâtre

Starting at Place de la Victoire, go up the 1.2km of Rue Sainte Catherine, where a large number of shop windows are available to you… After crossing this emblematic street, you arrive in front of the Grand Théâtre, present for more than 3 centuries. It is one of the oldest theaters in Europe.

Not to be missed

Discover the Place des Quinconces & the Monument to the Girondins

After the Grand Théâtre, you arrive in front of the Esplanade des Quinconces, lined with trees, which occupies a vast site of 12 hectares on the banks of the Garonne. Its area makes it the second largest square in Europe, and dates from 1818. It is decorated to the east by two rostral columns and to the west by the Monument to the Girondins. Many events take place there throughout the year.

Enjoy the city's museums Bordeaux

has very pleasant museums and exhibitions, in particular the Bassins des Lumières, a true center of digital art in the heart of a former submarine base, the Aquitaine museum, which traces the history of Bordeaux and Aquitaine , from prehistory to the 21st century, and the Museum of Fine Arts which is the oldest municipal museum in Bordeaux, founded in 1801.
For wine lovers, don't miss the Cité du Vin! A true architectural work, this museum is dedicated to wine around the world, across all cultures. National Geographic ranks the place 7th among the best museums in the world!

Cultural events throughout the year

International Fair in May
Wine Festival, end of June
River Festival, June
Les Epicuriales": Gastronomy and concerts during 15 days (end of June)
Bordeaux Rock Festival
Dansons sur les quais (July and August)

Also known for its vineyards, the beautiful city of Bordeaux attracts 2.5 million visitors from all over the world every year.

But also...

From the campsite, you have the choice to go there :

by car. You can either park in the city's paying car parks, or park in the park-and-ride lots on the outskirts (the easiest is the Talence car park). From there you can take the tramway to reach the city centre of Bordeaux easily and quickly.
by train. By going to Biganos station. Thanks to the TER, you can arrive directly at the Saint-Jean station in 20 minutes.

Services

Accomodations

Tourism

At the moment :

A combien de kms se situe le camping de la plage du... A combien de kms se situe le camping de la plage du Bassin d'Arcachon? Learn more