Located in the heart of Bordeaux, the Burdigala Hotel was completely refurbished in summer 2011, and its elegant yet relaxed atmosphere provides a welcome sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Hotel Burdigala
Contemporary refinement in the heart of Bordeaux
The 83 rooms and suites are decorated with luxurious materials in complementary colours, to inspire calm and tranquillity.
And of course, being in Bordeaux, the wine cellar next to the restaurant offers an excellent selection of prestigious Bordeaux wines to accompany the exquisite cuisine on offer, featuring regional products.
Things to do nearby
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Golf du Medoc Golf Courses, Le Pian Medoc
Two of Europe's finest golf courses in the heart of the Medoc
Created in 1989, the Golf du Médoc offers 2 remarkable 18-hole courses: Les Châteaux and Les Vignes.
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Bordeaux City Tour 
Bordeaux City Tour
See the sights of Bordeaux at your own pace by open-top bus
Take in Bordeaux’s historic landmarks and modern highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour with panoramic views and audio commentary for all ages.
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Public Garden
Beautiful public garden & green space in the heart of the city
The public garden in the city of Bordeaux houses an arboretum, a library and a Natural History Museum.
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Le Petit Train de Bordeaux, City of Bordeaux
Explore this grand city from the comfort of the tourist train
As it passes through the oldest parts of Bordeaux, making the most of the landscape, the train takes you past the most famous places and monuments of the city.
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La Ferme Exotique Animal & Nature Park, South Bordeaux
Wildlife and leisure park close to the city of 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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Parc Bordelais
Beautiful park not far from the centre of Bordeaux
Designed as a public green space in the 19th-century, this 28-hectare historical park is home to around 3000 trees, 1000 of which are more than a century old.
Restaurants nearby
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Le Pressoir d'Argent Restaurant
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s 2-Michelin starred restaurant
Situated in the luxurious surroundings of Le Grand Hotel de Bordeaux, this restaurant offers diners an elegant yet intimate restaurant styled in a palette of mauve and orange with a handcrafted marquetry floor.
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La Grand'Vigne Restaurant, Martillac
Two Michelin starred restaurant among the vineyards overlooking a lake
Chef Nicolas Masse offers in this restaurant a combination of traditional French cuisine, made with fresh seasonal ingredients from the southwest sourced from local producers, with unusual influences from all around the world. His creations can be paired with a large selection of wines, by the counsel of head sommelier Aurélien Farouil.
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Kressmann' Bros Restaurant 
Kressmann' Bros Restaurant
Fun brasserie in the centre of Bordeaux
This restaurant offers a reinvention of the traditional bistro recipes based on fresh, high-quality produce. They also have an ambitious selection of wines, all served in a warm, bohemian atmosphere.
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Papy fait de la resistance Restaurant
A modern restaurant with a simple and traditional menu that changes weekly
This restaurant adjusts its menu according to the products available in the season, using fresh ingredients for tasty dishes. It serves a classic French cuisine with some internationally inspired touches.
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Les Mille et Une Nuits Restaurant 
Les Mille et Une Nuits Restaurant
Charming Lebanese restaurant in the centre of Bordeaux
This cosy restaurant serves a selection of Lebanese small dishes, mezze, as well as grilled meats cooked over wood fire. The dining room is very warm thanks to a grand 18th-century stone fireplace.
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Une Cuisine en Ville Restaurant
Innovative restaurant serving French cuisine with international influences
Featuring a simple and contemporary dining area, this restaurant serves French dishes revisited through the inspiration drawn from all around the world, especially Peru. The imaginative and surprising flavour combinations can also be enjoyed in a patio.
Nightlife nearby
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La Ligne Rouge Bar 
La Ligne Rouge Bar
Wine bar offering international references in the centre of Bordeaux
Situated at the foot of the historical Porte Cailhau, this bar has a list of more than 100 wines. They are focused on international products as well as some lesser-known wines from Bordeaux.
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Le Caillou 
Le Caillou
Musical diversity in the heart of the city of Bordeaux
A diverse music programming that showcases some of the best local and national talent in jazz, music of the World, blues and many other expressions.
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La Conserverie-Converserie Bar
Charming wine bar and delicatessen shop in the Quartier des Chartrons
This bar has an old-fashioned decoration that creates a very warm atmosphere. Their wine list includes many French references, as well as from other parts of the world. They can be enjoyed in their cosy interior or the patio, accompanied by selections of local delicatessen.
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Bar a vin 
Bar a vin
Bar run by young sommeliers with a vast selection of wines from the Bordeaux region
One of the best places to taste wines from the Bordeaux region. Located on the ground floor of the headquarters of the Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux, the bar's team is very knowledgeable and passionate. They give tasting advice, extensive information on the grapes and suggestions for matching food and wine.
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Aux Quatre Coins du Vin Bar
Wine bar in the centre of Bordeaux with a clever self-service system
Centrally located, this bar offers a large selection of wines, especially French but also from other parts of the world. Customers can taste them through a self-service method, and they can be accompanied by regional delicatessen.
Beaches nearby
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Plage d'Eyrac Beach, Arcachon 
Plage d'Eyrac Beach, Arcachon
East of the main Plage d'Arcachon close to the marina and port
A small, peaceful and tranquil beach that is situated at the entrance to the marina and is the most sheltered of all the beaches around Arcachon due to its location within the basin.
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Plage d'Arcachon Beach, Arcahon 
Plage d'Arcachon Beach, Arcahon
The main beach along the seafront promenade of the town of Arcachon
An 800m strip of white sand situated between the Theirs and Eyrac piers this beach is very much in the Arcachon basin and sheltered from the strong Altlantic winds on the coast.
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La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach, Le Porge 
La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach, Le Porge
The closest beach to the city of Bordeaux, situated on the Atlantic Ocean
Le Porge beach is also known for its large waves and strong undertow, even if the rescuers are not far away, you must remain cautious as you would for many of the ocean beaches.
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Plage Oceane du Grand Crohot Beach 
Plage Oceane du Grand Crohot Beach
Ocean beach situated at the top of the western coast of the peninsula
Beach Grand Crohot Lege is accessible by walkways throughout the year, and is supervised by lifeguards from mid June to mid September.
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Lacanau Ocean Beach, Lacanau 
Lacanau Ocean Beach, Lacanau
A 15km stretch of sand beach situated on the Atlantic Ocean
Over time, the wind and ocean currents have gradually created a wall of sand dunes, behind which streams and rivers have allowed the formation of lakes and freshwater ponds.
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Plage Pereire Beach, Arcachon 
Plage Pereire Beach, Arcachon
Around 3km of fine sand looking over to the Cap-Ferret peninsula
This is by far the largest and better known of the Arcachon beaches, stretching some 3km in length with wonderful views over to the chic town of Cap-Ferret and the peninsula beaches.
Sights nearby
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Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Bordeaux
Decorative arts museum situated in a mansion in the heart of Bordeaux
Housed in the 18th century Hôtel de Lalande, the museum of decorative arts has a collection of sculptures, ceramics, glass and silverware in its panelled rooms.
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Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux
Museum of Fine Arts with European paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 20th century
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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Cathedrale Saint-Andre
Gothic cathedral where Eleanor of Aquitaine married King Louis VII
The Roman Catholic cathedral in Bordeaux was originally constructed in the 11th century, though little of this remains today.
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Tour Pey-Berland (Tower of Pey-Berland), Bordeaux 
Tour Pey-Berland (Tower of Pey-Berland), Bordeaux
Views across Bordeaux from the top of the tower
Flanking the Cathédrale Saint-André, this tower (and the square in which it sits) is named after the Archbishop Pey-Berland.
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Notre-Dame, Bordeaux 
Notre-Dame, Bordeaux
Exceptional Baroque church on the Rue Mably
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 d'Aquitaine
History museum & heritage centre for Bordeaux & the Aquitaine region
This excellent museum recounts the history of Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region from prehistoric times through to the 20th century.
Towns nearby
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Margaux 
Margaux
A beautiful town made famous for its fantastic winemaking
The small village of Margaux, just north of Bordeaux, is most famously associated with the wine châteaux which produce the excellent Margaux appellation Médoc wines.
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Blaye 
Blaye
Beautifully restored citadel on the banks of the Gironde estuary
The town of Blaye is situated on the right bank of the Gironde estuary. Its major historical feature is its fortified citadel, which along with Fort Médoc and Fort Paté make up a trio of fortresses designed to defend Bordeaux against a river attack.
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Saint-Emilion, Gironde 
Saint-Emilion, Gironde
One of the most beautiful villages in France and fabulous wines
Vineyards were planted around this old town in Roman times and whilst most people associate the name with the wine, the town itself is worth a visit for its ramparted old centre with interesting Romanesque churches and an incredible underground monolithic church.
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Le Porge 
Le Porge
The closest and quietest of the beach towns near to the city of Bordeaux
Le Porge Ocean becomes a 'local' beach for the Bordeaux summer holidayers.
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Village de Bages
A small village next to the Château Lynch Bages
An entire village that had been abandoned by the middle of the 20th century, was beautifully restored in 2003.
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Lacanau 
Lacanau
Famous for its beautiful beach and of course great surf
As well as being a surfers paradise, Lacanau is also a golfers paradise, with three golf courses in the beautiful setting of the forest close to the sea and to the lake.
