About Summer Activities in Bordeaux
Sun, sea, surf and beaches...or maybe forests, mountains and rivers are more your thing
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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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.
Climbing in Bordeaux
Culture and guided tours in Bordeaux
Guides & Tours in Bordeaux
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Tourist Train, Soulac-sur-Mer
Located in Soulac-sur-Mer
Travelling from the port at the very tip of the peninsula, at the opening of the Gironde estuary, La Pointe de Grave, the train travels down through Le Verdon and on to Soulac-sur-Mer.
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Memorial de la Fortresse du Nord Medoc Museum, Soulac-sur-Mer
Located in Soulac-sur-Mer
The association "Memorial de la Forteresse du Nord-Medoc" wants to remember to future generations the history of men during the Second World War, and the efforts of French forces to destroy this German fortress.
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.
Bike Hire in Bordeaux
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Road bike hire
Located in Bordeaux
Offering express bike repairs without an appointment and bike rentals for use in and around the city.
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 Bordeaux
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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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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Spa de Seze
Located in Bordeaux
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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Saint-Emilion Spa, Saint Emilion
Located in Libourne
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
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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.
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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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 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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La Foret de Robin, Soulac-sur-Mer
Come and experience the ancient art of thousands of years... archery!
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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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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
Located in Lacanau
Each session is tailored to the requirements of the participants.
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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.
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.
