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- English
- French
This 2.5-hour walking and boat tour explores Bordeaux’s complex past as one of France’s main slave-trading ports. Explore how Atlantic trade, slavery and colonial commerce transformed Bordeaux into one of Europe's richest ports.
Walk through the historic Quai des Chartrons, once the hub of slave ship expeditions, and explore luxurious merchant houses reflecting the wealth generated from this dark chapter. Visit significant landmarks, including the Place de la Bourse and the Memorial to Slavery, which honor the victims of the trade. Wrap up your journey with a scenic boat ride on the Garonne, gaining a unique perspective of the city’s architecture shaped by its colonial past.
- Discover Bordeaux's role in the Atlantic slave trade
- Explore the historic merchant district of Chartrons
- See Place de la Bourse, built on slavery-linked wealth
- Pause at the Slave Memorial honoring 150,000 victims
- Cruise the Garonne to view Bordeaux’s grand 18th-century façade
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID Please wait in front of the fountain of the Three Graces.
Itinerary
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Place de la Bourse (Pass by)
You will go in front of the building/monument
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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