Bordeaux CityPass

The Cité du Vin is impressive, with its swirling curves and 55-metre tower. This exhibition and tasting centre is better than a showcase and more than a museum, offering visitors complete immersion in the universe and civilisations of wine - every wine in the world!

To enjoy free access to both the permanent tour and the belvedere for a wine tasting, the CityPass must be validated at the ticket office of the Cité du Vin absolutely before noon. Additional charge of €5 for entry after 12 pm (to be paid on site).

A new digital art centre located in a submarine base, offering a monumental immersive experience. In the 4 pools of this imposing vestige from the Second World War, digital exhibitions specifically designed for the site blend in seamlessly with the site’s symbolic architecture. Exhibitions 2020: Gustav Klimt, Paul Klee

With the Museum of Aquitaine, Bordeaux has one of the largest provincial history museums. The collections display Prehistoric times, Antiquity, the Middle-Ages, the 18th century (the city’s golden age), and other periods in time that make up the area’s rich past.

The museum allows visitors to take a close look at masters of European art (Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Rubens...) as well as Bordeaux’s native painters (André Lhote, Odilon Redon…). The south wing is dedicated to classical 16th to 18th century painting and the north wing hosts 19th and 20th century art.

Located in front of the city hall gardens, the gallery hosts the major temporary exhibitions.

The journey through the museum is to propose a contemporary approach to natural history, accompanied by interactive mechanisms and a multimedia spectacle.
The permanent section presents around 3500 specimens in Hôtel de Lisleferme, where a space is to be totally dedicated to children under 6: “the Museum for little ones”.
 

Housed in a former warehouse for colonial goods, the Museum of Contemporary Art is dedicated to emerging contemporary work.

The permanent exhibition, ‘Thus, it was written’ offers a selection of work from forty artists dating from the 1960’s to the present day.

A private 18th century mansion has been transformed into the Decorative Arts Museum and Design. It presents a collection of furniture, ceramics, glass, gold, tapestries and a large Design section.

At the rear, a former municipal prison has just been made into an exhibition room.

Recounting the evolution of one of the oldest French administrations, the collection evokes the technical nature of the confrontation between smugglers and customs officers. Equally instructive is the evolution of customs policies from antiquity to the present.

Amongst fake paintings and other counterfeits, an authentic Monet: ‘The Customs House’.

On the quays of Bordeaux, at the foot of the Chaban-Delmas bridge, Cap Sciences is the rendezvous of curious people of all ages. Enjoy exploring scientific phenomena: exhibitions, workshops, meetings, events...

All year, a varied program, for family or group!

Behind the beautiful 18th century façade, you will discover a museum on the
wine trade in the Chartrons district. This former trading house was built by
an Irish business-man. You will taste wine in the vaulted cellars.

Access to the permanent exhibition. This museum presents exhibitions on the universal history of sea navigation, the key modern discoveries in oceanography and the new scientific conquest of the seas: all this over three floors.

Taking up residence in MÉCA- the new regional centre for the creative and cultural economy, designed by the architect Bjarke Ingels-, Frac NouvelleAquitaine is to present contemporary art exhibitions.

Through ancient maps, instruments, models and portraits of famous Bordelais (ship makers, adventurers, corsairs, etc.), this new museum brings Bordeaux’s maritime past to life again, from Burdigala to the contemporary era.

With your CityPass: €5 €3

Built between 1493 and 1496 on the site of an old defensive gatehouse, this was the main entrance to the city from the river for almost two centuries. While it was no doubt built as a defensive structure, the Renaissance brought with it a new architectural language: mullioned windows and sculpted decorations.A 23 metre high panoramic view of the river.

The Saint-Michel freestanding bell tower, which the people of Bordeaux call “La Flèche” (The Spire), is 114 metres high. In the underground crypt, you can watch a video projection about the Saint-Michel mummies and, for the more courageous, a 47 metre climb to the panoramic terrace to enjoy an unforgettable view over the city and the river.

A guided tour of the former residence of the archbishop Mériadec de Rohan and present-day City Hall of Bordeaux.

Built in 1878 for the Jewish Consistory of Bordeaux, the architect Charles Durand used an eclecticism which mingled medieval art with oriental references.

It is considered as one of the most beautiful synagogues in Europe.

With your CityPass: €5 €4 with audioguide

Visit the wine estate and its cellars, followed by either a 3 or 7 wine tasting course.

Duration: 1hr30mins/2hrs

With your CityPass: -10% on tasting tours (3 wine tastings: €20 €18 ;
7 wine tastings: €49 €44,10) and products of the shop.

In the 18th century, it was the property of Charles de Montesquieu. Jardins de Mirabel is a fun promenade within the vineyard and the wood of the Château, followed by a wine tasting.

With your Citypass: -20% €5 €4

In a castle of the 18th century, the visit of the Cellars classified Historical Monument is proposed to you followed by a tasting of 2 Médoc wines.

A pretty discovery at the gates of Bordeaux.

With your CityPass: -20% €10 €8

Discovered in 1881, the prehistoric cave contains engravings (featuring horses, ibexes, cervidae, mammoths) which rank among the most ancient examples of art made by prehistoric man (between 33 000 and 26 000 years old).

With 72-hours CityPass: 8€ 6,50€

Open all year round. Reservation required.

Visit several châteaux at reduced prices:

Château de la Brède: the place where the philosoph Montesquieu was born (-25%)
Château de Vayres: a castle that once belonged to the Albret family (-20%)
Château de Cazeneuve: a castle that once belonged to the King Henri IV and the Queen Margot (-1€)
Château de Cadillac: built in the 17th century, it was used as a women's prison in the 19th century (-1€)
Château de Roquetaillade: a fortified castel built in the 12th Century (-1€)

A masterpiece of Romanesque art from the 12th century that represents admirable illustrated capitals. From the top of its bell-tower, you can enjoy a remarkable view.

With 72-hours CityPass: 6€ 5€

Open all year round. Closed on bank holidays

Touristic train, imperial bus, cruise or guided tour

Option 1: touristic train tour

Option 2: imperial bus

Option 3: city guided tour

Option 4: guided boat tour

Reservation at the tourist office. According to availability.

Set up in a bunker from the Second World War, Moon Harbour is the first 100% bordelais whisky.

Blended with the Scottish expert John McDougall, this whisky is unique in that it is aged in barrels had previously stored some Bordeaux grand crus.

First wine landscapes listed by UNESCO, dive into History. From the monk Émilion’s story, between truth and legend, to the carving of the surprising monolithic church, walk through several centuries of history.

The fortress of Blaye was built in the 17th century by Vauban, famous engineer of King Louis XIV. This citadel, which overlooks the Gironde estuary, is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Free with 72-hours CityPass: 1 guided tour of the Citadel through the underground passages.

Reservation required

Beaches, oyster ports, scented pines and an exceptional climate make Arcachon a popular seaside town during the summer. It’s also a great place for those interested in architecture, with its prestigious winter town that is home to a large number of villas from the 19th century.

Free with 72-hours CityPass: 1 guided tour «d’architecture en anecdotes» (only in french). From April to October. Reservation required.

Discover the wild landscapes and many different species of bird of Arcachon Bay by boat.

Explore the huts on stilts, the oyster farms, the Cap Ferret peninsula’s oyster villages, the Arcachon seafront, and more...

Duration: 1hr45mins

TASTING CRUISE
1.5 hour guided cruise along the quays with tasting of two wines.
CityPass offer: € 21 € 19
Online booking


MEAL CRUISE (LUNCH OR DINNER)
CityPass offer: € 58 € 49
Book online (lunch cruise)
Book online (dinner cruise)

Times and reservations at the tourist office or online.

Onboard the Luna, a post-war Riviera yacht with contemporary furnishings,discover the history of Bordeaux and its river with a 1.5-hour cruise, audio commentary provided.

The Bordeaux CityPass gives you unlimited access to urban public transport tram, Bat3 river shuttle, bus services and park and rides) for 24hrs, 48hrs or 72hrs consecutively from the date and time of first use. Don’t forget to scan the card even during connection (no public transport on 1st May).

Accessible from five landing stages, the river shuttle is a means of transport allowing travel between the riverbanks and offering unique views of the waterfront.

Unlimited access with the CityPass