
How to Spend 2 Days in Bordeaux
Two days provides time for sightseeing in the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and exploring the surrounding wine regions. Here’s how to spend the perfect two days in Bordeaux.
With over 70,000 items in its collection, Bordeaux’s musée d’Aquitaine has something to interest every type of visitor. The main body of the collection is archeological finds and artifacts from the region, including the tomb of the great writer and philosopher (and one-time Mayor of Bordeaux) Michel de Montaigne, and the Roman Altar of Tutela which dates from the 1st century AD. The museum also houses over 5,000 artifacts from overseas, including from the Caribbean and other countries where France was active in the age of exploration. An exhibition dedicated to the institution and abolition of slavery examines the close connections France has with the countries that were once its colonies.
The museum’s address is 20 Cours Pasteur, in the heart of Bordeaux. It’s easy to get here on foot or by bike from other parts of town, or on the city tram – the closest station is Musée d’Aquitaine on Line B.
The museum is open daily, except for Mondays and public holidays. It’s usually at its busiest on Sunday afternoons, so plan to visit at another time for a quieter experience.
The region of Bordeaux is well known as a wine-growing hotspot; in fact, wine has been made here for almost 2,000 years. Join a winery tour to see this centuries-old tradition in action, and to taste the results! Beyond wine, the region is also famous for its seafood—including fresh mussels and oysters—as well as foie gras, mushrooms, and truffles.