Bordeaux holiday travel

Bordeaux is a charming town located next to the Atlantic coast. Many come here to enjoy the vineyards and fine wine. Others take pleasure in the museums, medieval architecture, parks and other recreations.

Where to stay - hotels

Since this city brings in both foreign and national vacationers, there are lots of hotels to choose from. Bordeaux hotels come in all varieties. If you're looking for something elegant and luxurious, there are many fine resorts and hotels that match that description. Find the Bordeaux hotel for you here.

Some of the hotels are located seaside, overlooking the beautiful coastline. Other hotels may not have a great view, but are closer to some of the city's attractions. Choose a hotel in Bordeaux at your ideal location online.

Whether you want to spend a lot or a little, you can find a hotel that suits your budget. More information on hotels based in Bordeaux here.

What to do

There are some stunning medieval buildings right in the middle of town. The most notable of these is the Cathédral St-André, dating from the 12th century. The 15th century belfry, Tour Pey-Berland, is another and open to exploration.

There are some good museums in Bordeaux. Musée d'Aquitaine has some impressive prehistoric artifacts on display; while Musée des Beaux-Arts is over 200 years old and includes Flemish, Dutch, and Italian works from the 17th century. The Musée d'Histoire Naturelle (Natural History Museum), situated in the lovely Jardin Public, is also worth a visit.

You can't mention Bordeaux without thinking of wine. The Médoc is Bordeaux’s wine-growing region, stretching 100 km. in each direction and encompassing some well known vineyards.

What to see - by hire car

If there isn't enough wine tasting for you in Bordeaux, you can head to some more lovely vineyard towns by hire car. Book Bordeaux car hire in advance for the best rates.

St-Émilion is a quick drive by hire car and also has some celebrated vineyards. It boasts almost 100 chateaux to visit as well. Its quaint streets and squares are lined with wine shops not to mention 13th-century ramparts that are worth exploring and offer good views of the Dordogne River valley.

Arcachon is the town to visit if you want to spend some time at the beach. Also a close drive by hire car are the curious oyster farms at Gujan Mestras. More information on hiring a car in Bordeaux here.