Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour – Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the historic sights of Bordeaux on a 2-hour walking tour of the historic center, and discover why it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Meet your guide by the Bordeaux Tourist Office on Cours du 30 Juillet. Then, discover an outstanding ensemble of urban landmarks and architectural wonders. Stroll past the theaters, town halls, and private mansions, interspersed with squares, parks, and fountains to get an intriguing perspective on a city that is undergoing a spectacular metamorphosis. See some of the new economic and artistic projects.

From the wide avenues of neo-classical neighborhoods surrounding Place des Quinconces, to the Grand Theater, and the narrow lanes of the Saint-Pierre neighborhood, the tour invites you to discover the diversity of Bordeaux’s heritage. Learn about Bordeaux’s history and the Enlightenment philosophers who influenced the city’s urban landscape.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn the history of Bordeaux and its great Enlightenment philosophers
Discover one of the largest squares in Europe at Place des Quinconces
Enjoy the Old Town with its narrow paved streets and small shops
Go to the reflecting pool of the Place de la Bourse
See the romantic bridges of the Garonne River

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