Only 45kms from the campsite, discover Bordeaux, the capital of the Gironde, a city of culture and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The heritage of the Bordeaux metropolis is rich in historical and modern sites and monuments. From “Gallo-Roman” Bordeaux through medieval times and the 18th century to contemporary Bordeaux, more than 2000 years of history and architectural heritage unfold before your eyes.
Classified as a city of Art and History, Bordeaux will seduce you with its many museums and its large number of listed monuments.
Do not miss it :
Stroll around Place de la Bourse and the water mirror
Facing this emblematic square dating from 1730, stands since almost 2006 the famous water mirror, which has become an essential place in the Gironde capital.
Here, everyone gathers, young and old, for a moment of freshness and relaxation, throughout the day.
Discover the City of Wine
National Geographic ranks the place 7th among the best museums in the world! La Cité du Vin is a unique museum dedicated to wine as a cultural, universal and living heritage. It offers a spectacular journey around the world, through the ages, in all cultures.
Without proceeding to the visit, the architecture of the place is worth the detour.
Go up rue Sainte Catherine, and discover the Grand Théâtre
Starting from Place de la Victoire, go up the 1.2km of Rue Sainte Catherine, where a large number of shop windows are available to you…
After crossing this emblematic street, you arrive in front of the Grand Théâtre, present for more than 3 centuries. It is one of the oldest theaters in Europe. You can simply appreciate the building, or go on a visit to it.
Enjoy the city's museums
Bordeaux has very pleasant museums and exhibitions, in particular the Bassins des Lumières, a true center of digital art in the heart of a former submarine base, the Aquitaine museum, which traces the history of Bordeaux and Aquitaine , from prehistory to the 21st century, and the Museum of Fine Arts which is the oldest municipal museum in Bordeaux, founded in 1801.
Soak up the atmosphere of the DARWIN district
Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, in the Bastide district, this former disused barracks, now eco-rehabilitated, is one of the most visited places in the city.
A real sociological experience, Darwin is a kind of "mini-city" where you can have a drink, stroll, read a book, appreciate works of street-art, and where children can have fun freely, all in a spirit of conscience. ecological.
The Pey Berland Tower & Saint André Cathedral
The walls of this building witnessed in 1137 the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII, the future king of France, then five centuries later, the union of Anne of Austria and Louis XIII.
The Saint André Cathedral marks the limit between Old Bordeaux and the modern city. You can then climb the 229 steps of the Pey-Berland tower to reach the top of the bell tower (50 meters) in order to appreciate the exceptional view of Bordeaux. and its landmarks.
Find more information and unmissable places on the website of the Bordeaux tourist office
International Fair in May
Wine Festival, end of June
River Festival, June
The "Epicuriales": Gastronomy and concerts for 15 days (End of June).
Bordeaux Rock Festival
Let's dance on the quays (July and August)
Darwin Ocean CLIMAX (September)
Also known for its vineyards, the beautiful Bordeaux region attracts 2.5 million visitors from all over the world every year.
From the campsite, you have the choice of going there:
- by car. You can either park in the paying car parks in the city, or park in the relay car parks on the outskirts (the easiest: Mérignac 4chemins) From there you take the tram to easily and quickly reach the city center of Bordeaux.
- by bus. Line 601 connects Lège-Cap-Ferret to Bordeaux. The stop is 1km from the campsite
- by train. By driving to the towns of Biganos or Marcheprime. Thanks to the TER, you arrive directly at Saint-Jean station.
