Top Things to do in Gironde
Top Hotels in Gironde
- 1. Chateau Pape Clement
- 2. Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche-Ona
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
- 4. Staycity Aparthotel Bordeaux City Centre
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Bordeaux
- 6. Hotel Le B d'Arcachon
- 7. Chateau Grand Barrail Hotel
- 8. Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux
- 9. MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
- 10. Le Boutique Hotel & Spa
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The 10 Best Things to do in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Gironde, France including Chateau Cantenac, St. Andre Cathedral, Place de la Bourse, La Grande Dune du Pilat, Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver), Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion, Musee du Vin et du Negoce, Jardin Public, The Water Mirror, La Cite du Vin.
Restaurants in Gironde
1. Chateau Cantenac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 972 reviews
Passionate about our heritage and our wines, we enjoy sharing our stories and our know-how with visitors. Our tours are welcoming, educational and punctuated with family anecdotes. Come discover the unique and charming story of the family, the estate and the production of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass : the terroir and the work in the vineyard, winemaking and wine aging. The tour ends with a comparative and educational tasting of our wines. Tours with tastings by appointment only! Please call us or send us an email to make a reservation. It may be possible to drop-in for a wine tasting during the week (if someone is available), but please note that we are open on weekends only by appointment. Have a fabulous day and we look forward to welcoming you to our family winery!
Reviewed By MGrech - Zejtun, Malta
We have visited many wineries around the world but this has definitely been the most interesting. AJ is an excellent host and her tour is pleasant, fun and she shares so much detail and knowledge on the steps that are involved in the production of such fine wine. Madame Roskam is truly lucky to have a daughter in law like AJ! The tour will leave a wonderful memory of Saint Emilion.
2. St. Andre Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,362 reviews
This beautiful 17th century church is one of Bordeaux's main attractions.
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Bordeaux's cathedral is massive Gothic pile, very reminiscent to us of many other Gothic churches we visited around France and Spain. But there was also plenty more about St Andre's to ensure we did not succumb to 'cathedral overload' here. Its towering spires, highly decorated doorways and flying buttresses all catch your eye from the square outside, while from the inside the ribbed vaults of the soaring ceiling and the light shining through the stained-glass windows are awe-inspiring. Best of all though were the cathedral's magnificently decorative rose windows. Also of note is that Eleonor of Aquitaine married here in 1137.
3. Place de la Bourse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,857 reviews
Reviewed By Effecrisse - Milan, Italy
The square is really marvelous, we can be breathless at night thanks to a spectacular lighting and to the Miroir d'Eau just in front of the palaces that perfectly reflect on it. You can take fabulous pictures there!
4. La Grande Dune du Pilat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,264 reviews
The highest dune in Europe, a unique landscape with an incredible panoramic view over the ocean, forest and Arcachon Bay but also and more importantly, a living, natural space that needs to be looked after and protected. Since December 2007, the Syndicat Mixte de la Grande Dune du Pilat has been working to protect and preserve this national piece of heritage that belongs to us all. From the top of this giant (109 meters high, 2,7 kilometers long, 500 meters wide), you can see many remarkable sites of the region.
Reviewed By sandyt186 - Mold, United Kingdom
Visited while cycling through France and Spain. Parked up our bikes and walked up the dune and along the crest for magnificent panoramic views over the Gulf of Acheron, absolutely breathtaking,like something from a David Attenborough programme.The colours were startling,a real wow experience and worth the effort to climb up.
5. Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver)
6. Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,784 reviews
A HIDDEN HERITAGE, UNIQUE IN EUROPE In this 45 minutes long tour, your guide makes you discover Saint-Emilion’s underground heritage. From the monk Emilion’s story, between truth and legend, to the carving of the surprising monolithic church, walk through several centuries of history. Your guide, only holder of the keys, opens the monuments’ doors and shares their secrets ! Observe the details of the Trinity Chapel’s paintings and discover the mysterious catacombs and the Hermitage… A historical summary within four essential monuments.
Reviewed By Susandbdb - Guildford, United Kingdom
I recommend you take the time to take the one-hour tour around this ancient and historical church with it’s 53m high bell tower constructed in the early 12th century), whilst in St. Émilion. Led by our knowledgeable Lydie, we explored the catacombs beneath and then through to the huge Church. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1999 by UNESCO.
7. Musee du Vin et du Negoce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 894 reviews
Come discover three centuries of history and fame of the great wines of Bordeaux! The vaulted cellars, built in 1720, trace the history of the wine trade, the work of coopers and the raising of wine in barrels in the tradition of 19th century breeders. At the end of your visit, our team invites you to share a convivial moment around the wines of Bordeaux.
Reviewed By schalhinha
Perfect stop to learn about the region, the neighborhood wine merchant history, see artifacts and taste two wines poured by informative staff.
8. Jardin Public
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,078 reviews
Reviewed By -MyLifeOfTravel- - Steamboat Springs, United States
Lovely gardens, water features, and a botanic graden tucked away in the back. Large pecan tree and great views of some of the original Maisons built in Boredaux. Worth a walk through the gardens.
9. The Water Mirror
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,549 reviews
The "Miroir d'Eau" is less than 10 years old, but located just across from a monument nearly 3 centuries old, it has become one of the city's main attractions.
Reviewed By FieldsUKandFlorida - Lincoln, United Kingdom
The Miroir d'Eau or reflecting pool is great to play in during the hot weather as we saw, based on the number of adults and children enjoying themselves. It is across the road from the many beautiful buildings overlooking the river.
10. La Cite du Vin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,801 reviews
La Cité du Vin is a unique cultural facility where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design. La Cité du Vin gives a different view of wine, across the world, across the ages, across all cultures and all civilisations. A must-see experience during any stay in Bordeaux.
Reviewed By ben0itlj - Lafayette, United States
This is a museum of wines of the Bordeaux region. It contains slide shows on giant screens, digital audio with information on the many displays, a top floor with views of the city, complimentary tasting of local wines, a restaurant, etc., all beautifully done. Highly recommend it.
