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Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France | © Mufid Jamal

Bordeaux: tourist information

Visit a bottle of wine. It’s no secret. That’s what Bordeaux is known for and how you’ll likely spend your time in the world’s largest, premium wine district – savoring the wine and the sights. Bordeaux has long been synonymous with fine wines. Situated in the southwest of France in a graceful crescent along a bend in the Garonne River, you’ll find the region that delivers the full-bodied beverages known the world over. Connected to the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean by the Gironde River (so wide it appears to be an inlet), the inland port of Bordeaux has been an important trading center since before the Roman era. (The city was founded in 3rd century BC by a Celtic tribe.) Bordeaux became incredibly prosperous during the 18th century, when the city was France’s most important port, and a hub for trade to and from the New World. Though its shipping industry has since declined, Bordeaux continues to be a regional transportation center, and its good fortune continues today with wine exports totaling the equivalent of nearly $10 billion US dollars each year. It was the Romans – not the French – who planted the first grape vines along the Garonne River in the 1st century BC. Wine became the life-blood of the region early on, and in many ways still is. Peak wine production in the 13th century produced export numbers that were not exceeded until the 1950s! The Bordeaux region is one of the largest purveyors of wine in the world, producing over half a billion bottles a year – more than 50% of France’s output. Area vineyards stretch to cover over 520 square miles producing wine that’s shipped to over 160 countries worldwide. No doubt, you’ve sampled more than a few of those bottles. Most of us have. But there is more to Bordeaux than wine. Most business and commercial areas are centered in the relatively small 18th century downtown area. The buildings that line the quays present stunning examples of the architecture of the Siecle des Lumieres, the Century of Enlightenment. The Place de la Bourse typifies this elegant style, with its slate roof, lower level arcades, and carved faces adorning the keystones of the arches. You can also visit the nearby Palais Gallien, a ruined Roman amphitheater; the Grand Theatre, the inspiration for the famed Paris Opera House; and the Musee des Beaux Arts, which features an impressive collection of French paintings. But art and architecture are not the only things the French do well. Gourmet dining is a specialty here, so be sure to indulge in a grand dinner with a fine regional wine. Gourmet shopping, of course, goes hand in hand with dining so take a stroll down the Rue Sainte Catherine, Porte Dijeaux, and the Course de Il’intendance, where you’ll find fresh foie gras, truffles, fine cheeses, and a broad selection of wines to enjoy right here or take home for later.

Location

  • Country: France
  • Capital: Paris
  • Government: France
  • State/Region: Aquitaine
  • Time Zone: +1 GMT
  • Language: French
  • Latitude: 44.8333333
  • Longitude: -0.5666667
  • Est. Population: 216552
  • Currency: Euro
  • Fire: Fire brigade: Call 18
  • Police: Police: Call 17
  • Hospital: Hospital 05 56 79 56 79
  • Ambulance & Rescue: Medical emergency: Call 15
  • General: All Emergencies from a mobile phone: Call 112
  • Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux, France | © T F

    Bordeaux Cruise Port Schedule

    Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux, France | © Dotaku

    Bordeaux in the News

    Port rating and occupancy

    Port of Bordeaux ranks 304th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

    Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.

    The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Bordeaux in the next 12 months is 0.

    According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Bordeaux ranks 262.

    Weather in Bordeaux

    Mar 29
    Min/Max temp: 43°F (6°C) / 57°F (14°C)
    Rain (heavy intensity rain), no wind
    Mar 30
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 57°F (14°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Mar 31
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 54°F (12°C)
    Rain (moderate rain), small wind
    Apr 1
    Min/Max temp: 46°F (8°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 2
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 3
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 64°F (18°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 4
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 75°F (24°C)
    Clouds (overcast clouds), small wind
    Apr 5
    Min/Max temp: 55°F (13°C) / 75°F (24°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind

    Current water temperature in Bordeaux now is 55°F (12.5°C)

    Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.

    Annual Weather

    Jan
    Min/Max temp: 43°F (6°C) / 48°F (9°C)
    Feb
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 50°F (10°C)
    Mar
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 57°F (14°C)
    Apr
    Min/Max temp: 55°F (13°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    May
    Min/Max temp: 61°F (16°C) / 70°F (21°C)
    Jun
    Min/Max temp: 66°F (19°C) / 75°F (24°C)
    Jul
    Min/Max temp: 68°F (20°C) / 79°F (26°C)
    Aug
    Min/Max temp: 68°F (20°C) / 79°F (26°C)
    Sep
    Min/Max temp: 64°F (18°C) / 73°F (23°C)
    Oct
    Min/Max temp: 57°F (14°C) / 66°F (19°C)
    Nov
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Dec
    Min/Max temp: 43°F (6°C) / 48°F (9°C)
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