Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

The best of Bordeaux (2026)

Eighteenth-century elegance on the Garonne, the Cité du Vin, and the world's most famous wine region on its doorstep.

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Bordeaux pairs a UNESCO-listed historic center with the vineyards of Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan, all within an hour. Our Bordeaux picks cover where to eat, drink and stay, and the wine trips worth taking.

Food & Drink in Bordeaux

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Bordeaux · Wineries & Wine Tasting

The 11 Best Wineries in Bordeaux (2026)

The best wineries to visit near Bordeaux in 2026 are Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, 25 minutes from the city; Pichon Baron, Lynch-Bages…

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The 9 Best Restaurants in Bordeaux (2026)

The best restaurants in Bordeaux in 2026 are Philippe Etchebest's two-Michelin-star Maison Nouvelle and Gordon Ramsay's two-star Le Pressoir d'Argent …

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Things to Do in Bordeaux

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Bordeaux · Attractions

The 11 Best Attractions in Bordeaux (2026)

The best things to do in Bordeaux in 2026 are the Place de la Bourse and its Miroir d'Eau, La Cité du Vin, the immersive Bassins des Lumières in a for…

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