Things to do in Gironde

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Cathedrale St. Andre featuring heritage architecture
Jardin Public showing a park and a bridge
Bordeaux which includes food
Place de la Bourse showing a fountain and heritage architecture
Bordeaux

Gironde Attractions

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Gironde must see attractions

1. Cité du Vin

Explore centuries of wine heritage and viticulture via cutting-edge exhibits when you visit Cité du Vin. Housed in an iconic, contemporary building notable for its bold curves, Cité du Vin is a museum, events venue and culinary space. Spend a day learning and tasting your way around the world of wine.
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The City of Wine

2. Rue Sainte-Catherine

Bordeaux’s Rue Sainte-Catherine (Saint Catherine Street) stretches as far as you can see from one end to the other. It is one of Europe’s longest commercial pedestrian streets, measuring 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometers) long. Walk freely along this street filled with people. It is closed to vehicles, apart from an occasional delivery van. Be sure to explore the many side streets that offer unique and interesting stores and places to eat.
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Bordeaux which includes a city and street scenes

3. Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse is an elegant city square, bordered by grand, palatial buildings and facing the Garonne River. Marvel at the perfect symmetry of the square and surrounding buildings, designed to reflect the king's power and bring Bordeaux into modernity.
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Place de la Bourse showing heritage architecture, night scenes and an administrative buidling

4. Place des Quinconces

The vast Place des Quinconces stretches for about 30 acres (120,000 square meters) across the center of Bordeaux, making it an ideal venue for concerts and festivals. Explore the tree-lined square and admire its ensemble of monuments, which are dotted around the edges of the plaza. Take in views of the adjacent Garonne River.
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Place des Quinconces which includes a statue or sculpture and a garden

5. Grand Theatre of Bordeaux

Admire the exquisite French building, the Grand Theater of Bordeaux, home of the Bordeaux National Opera. This 18th-century architectural masterpiece fits well in a city of historic stone buildings and greets visitors with its row of statues of mythological figures sitting atop a row of Corinthian stone pillars. It is also the venue for many other acclaimed performances throughout the year.
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Bordeaux which includes heritage architecture and theater scenes

What to do in Gironde

Things to Do in Gironde with Kids

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Gironde on a sunny day?
What to do in Gironde on a rainy day?
If it's wet outside and you're on the hunt for something to do, throw your umbrella down and sign up for a Bordeaux: The Cellar Keys Wine Tour and Tasting.
What is Gironde famous for?
Snap some pics at Aquitaine Museum — it's a major attraction.
What should I not miss in Gironde?
If you want to discover the best of this destination, add these attractions to your schedule:

  • Place de la Bourse
  • St. Michael Basilica
  • Place de la Victoire
  • Cathedrale St. Andre

Are there cheap things to do in Gironde?
What can you do in Gironde for free?
You could even leave your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these top attractions can be seen for nothing:

  • Place de la Bourse
  • St. Michael Basilica
  • Place de la Victoire
  • Cathedrale St. Andre

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