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Activities in Bordeaux

Discover the top Bordeaux activities

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Bordeaux
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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Bordeaux area.

From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Bordeaux. Check out the selection of things below for some holiday inspiration!

Boat trips & sailing in Bordeaux

Boat Trips in Bordeaux

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See our Boat Trip Guide

Culture and guided tours in Bordeaux

Sights in Bordeaux

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Cycling in Bordeaux

Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Bordeaux and what better way to explore Bordeaux than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore cycling routes in the area. If you are in Bordeaux without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.

See our Cycling Guide

Sailing & yachting in Bordeaux

With plenty of coastline to explore you would be silly not to hire a boat, charter a yacht or join one of the many boat trips up and down the Gironde coast & estuary to some of France's best beauty spots.

Spas and massages in Bordeaux

Spas in Bordeaux

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Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Bordeaux

Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. There are a number of adventure playground and theme parks, where both adults and children can play for hours. Head to our theme parks page to find out more and get your adventure started.

Theme & Adventure Parks in Bordeaux

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Walking, hiking and running in Bordeaux

Hikes in the Bordeaux region can generally be split into two categories: coastal and hilly. The coastal routes are all very accessible and mostly very easy and well trail marked, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way. The hilly trails take you through the many hill top villages and banked vineyards of the region and are a great way to explore the terrain inland and the many medieval villages and vineyards that are dotted around the countryside.

See our Hiking & Walking Guide

Watersports in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is perfect for water sports with its warm summers and interesting coastline. There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling rides in speedboats, and everything in between. Surfing is particularly popular in the area and there are many surf school dotted along the coast. Other activities you might want to try also use the wind, for example kite surfing.

Watersports in Bordeaux

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Wine tasting & vineyard tours in Bordeaux

Take a tour around one of the beautiful vineyards in [resname]. Taste the carefully made wines, learn more about them, the grapes and the wine making process whilst enjoying the wonderful vineyard scenery.

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the ocean waves at l'horizon beach cap ferret

Best bathing spots in Bordeaux

The Ministry of Health in France is urging bathers to take note of the water quality on their favourite beaches. They are providing up-to-date information regarding the cleanliness of France's beaches and rivers.

View of st emilion from the wine train

Taking a tour on St Emilion's wine train

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Saint-Emilion

Only having time for an afternoon in St Emilion I was pleased to discover the Train des Grandes Vignobles which could take me around the region...without me even having to take a step.

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  • Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc
  • Darwin Climax Music Festival, City of Bordeaux
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  • Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion
  • people in red robes in front of castle ruins