Activities in Bordeaux
Discover the top Bordeaux activities
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!
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Boat trips & sailing in Bordeaux
Boat Trips in Bordeaux
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Pointe-de-Gravet to Phare de Cordouan Boat Trip
Since 1983 Vedettes La Bohême welcome you to visit the Cordouan lighthouse or to discover the mouth of the estuary of the Gironde.
Culture and guided tours in Bordeaux
Sights in Bordeaux
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Notre-Dame, Bordeaux
The Notre-Dame church in Bordeaux is an excellent, late 17th-century example of Baroque architecture located in the Golden Triangle area.
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Musee des Douanes, Bordeaux
Sitting on the stunning Place de la Bourse, the museum of customs is located in the former customs house and presents the history of the customs administration.
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Musee d'Aquitaine
This excellent museum recounts the history of Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region from prehistoric times through to the 20th century.
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Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux
Located in the centre of Bordeaux, this museum features paintings and sculptures by some of the best European artists, from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
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Malagar Centre Francois Mauriac Museum, Saint Macaire
The beautiful estate and house of the domain Malagar inspired many pages of writing in some of Mauriac's most famous novels; Flesh and Blood, Destinies and The Knot of Vipers.
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Château Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
Owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, this château produces some of the great Médocs.
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.
Road Bike Bike Hire in Bordeaux
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Road bike hire
Offering express bike repairs without an appointment and bike rentals for use in and around the city.
Golf in Bordeaux
Golf Courses in Bordeaux
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Margaux Garden Golf Course, Margaux
Situated within the ground of the hotel Relais de Margaux Golf & Spa this beautiful course sits on the banks of the Gironde estuary.
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Lacanau Garden Golf Course, Lacanau
Situated in the heart of the forest between the lake and the ocean, the 18 hole Ardilouse ensures a quiet round in some stunning scenery
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Golf du Medoc Golf Courses, Le Pian Medoc
Created in 1989, the Golf du Médoc offers 2 remarkable 18-hole courses: Les Châteaux and Les Vignes.
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Arcachon International Golf Course, Arcachon
The course, whose tree lined fairways are set in natural forests of maritime pines, mimosas, oaks and evergreen strawberry bushes, is hilly on the front nine and flatter over the back nine with several water hazards.
Mountain-biking & Fat-biking in Bordeaux
Off-road bike Bike Hire in Bordeaux
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Mountain bike hire
Providing the tools for your adventures in and around Bordeaux, they offer a complete delivery service and are happy to give any advice you need to ensure your trip is a success.
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Mountain bike hire
With a selection of mountain bikes, e-bikes, fatbikes and children’s bikes, this company has something to suit every requirement.
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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Guerlain Spa
Located in Le Grand Hotel de Bordeaux, this large 1000m2 spa is inspired by the Roman baths of antiquity. It occupies 3 floors, including a panoramic terrace with jacuzzi overlooking the rooftops of Bordeaux.
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Spa de Seze
Located in the Hotel de Sèze, the spa has been decorated to preserve serenity and relaxation. They have a water circuit located in their former wine cellars, and many beauty treatments to choose from.
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Golf du Medoc Spa, Le Pian Medoc
Located in the Golf du Medoc Resort, this spa offers a wellbeing area with a variety of face and body treatments using Decléor products.
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Les Bains de Margaux Spa, Margaux
Located in the left wing of the Relais de Margaux Hotel, this spa offers lots of different treatment to choose from, and even one to five-day programmes.
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Saint-Emilion Spa, Saint Emilion
Discover the Spa du Château Grand Barrail, where local guests and visitors are warmly welcomed to enjoy a range of beauty treatments. Each spa journey is uniquely designed to meet the desires and needs of their clients
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 Park Theme & Adventure Parks in Bordeaux
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Zoo Bassin d'Arcachon
With more than 800 animals, spread across an area of 22 hectares, the zoo offers you the chance to discover extraordinary and rare animals.
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La Foret de Robin, Soulac-sur-Mer
Come and experience the ancient art of thousands of years... archery!
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La Ferme Exotique Animal & Nature Park, South Bordeaux
With over 1000 animals to meet, from around 75 different species, from the very smallest, all the way up to the largest breeding camels in France.
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Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac
With a varied and interesting mix of wildlife, you can learn about the animals, conservation and about the zoo's research projects, whilst walking amidst the enclosures.
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.
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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So Nice Surf School, Le Porge
Whether it's your first time on a board or you've been surfing for years, So Nice Surf School will give you the guidance you need to get started or to improve your tricks in a cool, laid-back atmosphere.
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Estuaire Jet Ski, Le Verdon sur Mer
You will be able to hire and learn how to drive a jet ski, with the assistance of qualified instructors, you can be on the water within 15 minutes.
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Magic Surf School, Lacanau
Each session is tailored to the requirements of the participants.
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.

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.

Taking a tour on St Emilion's wine train
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.