Bordeaux

Surrounded by some of the world’s most celebrated vineyards, Bordeaux is a city whose history has always been inextricably linked to the wine trade. That it has enjoyed great prosperity over the centuries is evident in its broad avenues and squares lined with grand mansions and public buildings.

Its 18th-century architecture and urban planning have earned it a place on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, underlining the fact that the renowned clarets are not the only thing deserving of appreciation in Bordeaux.

Indeed, following the cleaning, restoration and pedestrianisation of much of the city centre at the turn of this century, it has been transformed into one of France’s most attractive and vibrant cities, with plenty of cultural events throughout the year. Wander along the elegant streets; admire works by Rubens, Matisse and others in the museum of fine arts; contemplate the reflections in the ‘mirror’ water feature in front of the impressive stock exchange; and perhaps enjoy a dégustation before dinner, followed by a stroll along the riverbank.

Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Bordeaux boasts some remarkable buildings – not least the colonnaded Grand Théâtre, the stately Palais de la Bourse (stock exchange), and the cathedral where Eleanor of Aquitaine married her first husband, the future Louis VII – but it’s best to get a feel for its elegant 18th-century heart as a whole, rather than simply making a bee-line for the key sights. Our self-guided walking tour has been designed to do just that. Be sure to watch the world go by from a pavement café on the leafy Allées de Tourny, and to stroll along the broad quais that run alongside the river – the atmosphere here on Sundays is particularly special, as throngs of locals come out to walk, cycle or roller-blade.

There is not one, but two, art galleries: the Musée des Beaux Arts (closed Tuesdays) and the Musée de l’Art Contemporain (closed Mondays), plus museums devoted to the local Resistance movement, decorative arts, customs and excise, natural history, and the region of Aquitaine.
Sample the wines

Call in for tastings

Call in for tastings

Whether you are interested in claret itself or rather in how it has impacted on Bordeaux’s history, another museum, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce, is well worth a visit, as it explores the story of the city’s wine and its traders.

To taste the wines to which Bordeaux owes its prosperity, you can call in at some of the numerous small wine merchants, or head to one of the special centres which stock a wider range of wines. We provide recommendations in the documentation pack that you receive.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two hotels, both ideally located for exploring the city. Please state your preference when booking.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Hotel La Tour Intendance
Bordeaux
This three-star hotel is situated in a quiet street close to the pedestrianised Cours de l’Intendance and Place Gambetta. Located on the site of an old tower, the hotel is attractively furnished with antiques and features the warm, honey coloured stone which is characteristic of this area. The comfortable bedrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite television.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Hotel Bayonne Etche-ona
Bordeaux
Comprising two buildings with 18th-century façades, the Hotel Bayonne Etche-ona offers 61 contemporary, air-conditioned bedrooms (each with a safe, satellite TV and minibar) and enjoys an excellent central location on a pedestrianised street just a couple of minutes' walk from the principal shopping street.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

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Add-on price

Hotel La Tour Intendance, 2 nights: 01 April - 31 October 2019

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 April - 29 October	£200	£72

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

Getting between Bordeaux airport and the city:
•Bus: 45 to 75-minute journey (depending on traffic) every 45 minutes
•Taxi: 20 to 25-minute journey
More information on Bordeaux airport >

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Hotel La Tour Intendance
Standing superior: 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2019	£22

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel La Tour Intendance (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 31 Oct 2019	£90	£122

Prices for other hotels

£ per person based on 2 sharing

Hotel Bayonne Etche-ona	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 April - 21 July	£278	£180
22 July - 31 August	£248	£172
1 September - 18 October	£278	£180
19 - 29 October	£248	£172

What is included

2 nights
2 breakfasts
street plan
notes for a self-guided city walking tour

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Mr R Wood

York

22 June 2018

We really enjoyed this holiday and will be one of our Inntravel favourites. We really impressed by the Basque welcome everywhere we visited. Although all very different we enjoyed all the hotels and the meals provided, perhaps some of the best we have had during our Inntravel holidays. The hoteliers were warm, welcoming and helpful. We had four days of clear weather in the high 20s giving us outstanding views. Unfortunately the cloud decended on la Rhune and a little drizzle on the final morning but this didn't take anything away from the holiday. Do pre-book la Rhune tickets if you can, it was very busy even with cloud. The walking was true to grade if a little warm. The walks were varied and each village along the way had its own charm. A big thank you to Inntravel staff for sorting out alternative flights, accommodation and onward travel when our return flight was cancelled. Definitely worth the flight booking fee.
Mr T Dodd

USA

15 June 2018

Inntravel exceeded our expectations in the quality of service, materials provided, quality of the accommodations, and the support that we got for transfers. We will be booking our next holiday with Inntravel. Thank you.
Mr W Baird

Solihull

04 July 2017

We can highly recommend Le Bonheur, the hosts Wilma and Karel were delightful and so kind to us. The celebration meal was very special and it made the perfect last night party. Our three night city break in Bordeaux was the perfect contrast and the Bayonne Etche-Ona hotel's location was excellent. A wonderful week's holiday.

[INNTRAVEL NOTE: Mr Baird combined our Gascony Celebration holiday with a city stay in Bordeaux]

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