What to see in Bordeaux: the 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 45 votes from people: Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux · La Cité du Vin · Pont de Pierre. (Updated Nov 14, 2025.)
UNESCO heritage, the Garonne quays and wine culture: the essentials of Bordeaux according to the city and travel guides.
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Top 10
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1
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
Victor Louis' Neoclassical theatre from 1780, home of the Bordeaux National Opera.
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2
La Cité du Vin
Decanter-shaped cultural centre devoted to the world's wines, opened in 2016.
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Pont de Pierre
The first bridge across the Garonne, built under Napoleon, with 17 arches.
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Bassins de Lumières
The world's largest digital art centre, in the former submarine base, opened in 2020.
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5
Saint-Émilion
UNESCO-listed wine village with its monolithic church, 40 minutes away.
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Saint-André Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower
Gothic cathedral and its separate bell tower, with views over the whole city.
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7
Darwin Ecosystem
Former barracks on the right bank turned alternative hub with a skatepark and organic market.
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Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror
18th-century square facing the Garonne, reflected in the world's largest water mirror.
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9
Saint-Michel Basilica
Gothic basilica whose 114 m spire is the tallest in southern France.
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10
Jardin Public
18th-century English-style garden with a natural history museum.
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11
Marché des Capucins
The 'belly of Bordeaux', for oysters at the weekend.
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Rue Sainte-Catherine
One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets.
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Comments (10)
Les Bassins de Lumières, à faire absolument.
Le miroir d'eau en été, les enfants adorent.
Le Miroir d'eau devant la Place de la Bourse, la photo obligatoire.
Darwin, le lieu le plus cool de Bordeaux, rive droite.
Bordeaux a tellement changé en 20 ans, superbe ville maintenant.
La Cité du Vin est très bien faite, et la dégustation au belvédère avec vue !
Saint-Émilion à 40 minutes, à ne pas rater.
Les Bassins de Lumières dans l'ancienne base sous-marine, impressionnant.
Le marché des Capucins le dimanche matin avec des huîtres et un verre de blanc 🦪
Monter à la tour Pey-Berland pour la vue sur les toits.