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Cite du Vin Museum (The Wine City)
Celebrating all things wine, in and around the city of Bordeaux
The Cité du Vin whose doors opened on 1st June 2016, is an iconic architectural feature situated on the river. it offers a sensory and artistic journey allowing visitors to become familiar with the civilizations of the world of wine.
Learn about wine companies, wine mythological and sacred wine inspired arts and the wine link between peoples. There is a permanent exhibition as well as temporary exhibitions throughout the year, cultural programming in the auditorium, workshop and shop.
The centre also hosts a panoramic restaurant, gourmet snacks, wine bar and wine cellar.
The City of Wine is also a unique place for business meetings and events. Time for a conference, a meeting, a workshop or a cocktail, the privatized spaces are modulated.
Directions
The Cité du Vin is on the left bank of the Garonne river at 134 quai de Bacalan, near the bridge of Chaban-Delmas.
The Bordeaux tram stop formerly known as "Bassins à flot", at the Quai de Bacalan on Line B has just been renamed "La Cité du Vin” in honour of the new museum.
When to come
Open daily from 09:30 to 19:30.
How to get passes
Tickets cost 20€ and include tasting of a world wine in the Belvedere, audioguide and the exhibition,
Child policy
Children are welcome here. Although they can’t try the wine, there will be specific workshops about taste, flavours, wine making techniques, landscapes and heritage.
