Bordeaux Travel Guide - My Destination Bordeaux

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Locals' Insights

Locals' Tips

The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux

Our Locals' Tip The patio is a destination to linger over lunch or a glass of wine and watch the world go by. The central square faces the historic Grande Theatre by the longest shopping street in Europe. Luxury and one of...

Grand-Théâtre

Our Locals' Tip Lunch at the Grand Theatre before an afternoon performance and enjoy a real Bordeaux cultural experience. Stick to the plat du jour for an affordable and decent meal.

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The Bordeaux Bicycle

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What's On

Médocaine

25 May
Sport

The Médocaine is one of the most popular cycling events in the Bordeaux region with more the 7,000 participants who cycle the famous Medoc vineyards. This one day event offers 6 different routes from 20 to 80 km in length. Starting at Arsac, the routes cover the vineyards and properties in Margaux,Haut-Médoc, Moulis et Listrac, Bordeaux. info:... more »

Bordeaux International Antique Fair

18 May - 26 May
Exhibition

Bordeaux River Festival

24 May - 2 Jun
Exhibition

Videos

La Raclette

Featuring Raclette and Fondu meals, this cozy restaurant specializes in Savoy cheesy delights. For an authentic French meal with a hands on twist La Raclette creates a warm lasting culinary memory. more »