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Bordeaux, the sleeping beauty, reveals its cultural riches through a walking tour of 29 emblematic sites. Discover UNESCO World Heritage monuments such as St. Michael's Basilica and the majestic Cathedral of St. Andrew. Stroll along the Garonne and admire the Pont de Pierre while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the city. This 6.2 km tour allows you to explore at your own pace, while enjoying fascinating stories thanks to an audio guide. Perfect for lovers of history and architecture, this immersion in the heart of Bordeaux is a must.
- 6.2 km walking tour to discover Bordeaux in 1 day
- Includes: 29 places of historical and cultural interest
- Audio guides available for rich commentary
- Ideal for history and architecture enthusiasts
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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Porte Cailhau (Pass by)
Under its air of a small castle, this gate, also called the Palace gate, has a double use. Built in the 15th century to celebrate the victory of King Charles VIII, it is both a defensive gate and an arch of triumph.
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Bordeaux (Pass by)
You're standing on the banks of the Garonne. It’s your moment to take a nice picture of the bridge of Pierre. The Garona in Occitan, which passes under its arches, is a mainly French river.
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(Pass by)
At the request of the U.S. Consulate and on the proposal of Alain Juppé, the city decided to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, a nonviolent activist who dedicated his life to the civil rights of African Americans and who will be assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968.
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(Pass by)
The historic Bordeaux, as you will have noticed, is concentrated on the left bank of the Garonne. Quite simply because its difficult to cross side offered it additional security.
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Porte de Bourgogne (Pass by)
The Burgundy Gate, located on Place Bir Hakeim, itself quite charming and lined with beautiful buildings, is the main entrance to Bordeaux arriving from Paris.
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Basilique Saint-Michel (Pass by)
Once is not customary, here you are in front of a UNESCO-listed site! This basilica was built between the 15th and 16th centuries in a perfect flamboyant Gothic style.
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Grosse Cloche (Pass by)
You are ready to pass under the big bell, the oldest belfry in France and one of the few preserved civil monuments of the Middle Ages in Bordeaux. The gate was built in the 15th century on the foundations of the old gate of Saint Eloi of the wall of the 13th century, destroyed during the expansion of the ramparts.
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(Pass by)
This parking lot offers an original work of art with its beautiful car embedded in the wall that pretends to threaten to fall on the road! It is a Jaguar MK1 for specialists. In any case, the effect is surprising!
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(Pass by)
Along the Pasteur course, you will see on your right the imposing museum of Aquitaine, installed on the site of the former convent of Feuillants. Destroyed during the Revolution, it became a high school, then a university and finally the headquarters of the Musée d’Aquitaine.
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Tour Pey-Berland (Pass by)
Arriving at the back of the cathedral, you find yourself facing its bell tower, the famous Pey Berland tower, named after the Archbishop of Bordeaux in place when it was built. A bell tower separated from its cathedral, it is true that it is not trivial!
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Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux (Pass by)
So, we grant you, this time it is not the most beautiful cathedral in France, nor the largest, nor nothing. At the same time, it is difficult to compete, in a country where we find Chartres, Reims or Amiens on the podium.
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(Pass by)
Take a moment here to admire the old Rohan Palace, built for the Archbishop of Bordeaux, Prince of Rohan, in the 18th century. In 1791, during the Revolution, the palace became the seat of the new General Trip Tip of the Department and the Revolutionary Court.
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(Pass by)
You now see the Dijeaux gate, which leads to Gambetta Square, where the terrible guillotine was installed at the time. If you go for a walk, you can see the kilometer zero marker, from where were calculated all distances from Bordeaux.
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(Pass by)
Arriving at the bottom of Montesquieu Street, you come across one of the most beautiful cinemas you have ever seen! It was originally a strange theatre, built in 1801 in a very small square, but whose hall could accommodate 1600 spectators!
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(Pass by)
This circular square takes its name from the streets leading to it. Here you are surrounded by Great Men honoring free spirits and utopias. You may have noticed that he arrived on Montesquieu Street again. He is accompanied by Voltaire, Diderot, Buffon, Rousseau and Montaigne!
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Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux (Pass by)
Here you are in front of the sublime baroque church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux. If you have the Impression that you have just landed in Italy, this is normal. The architect was inspired by the famous Gesù church in Rome and here he delivers a real masterpiece, perhaps even more beautiful than the original!
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(Pass by)
You are now in the heart of an area known as the Golden Triangle for its extraordinary concentration of beautiful architecture, historical monuments and works of art. If you look at a map of Bordeaux, you will see that the alleys of Tourny, with the Cours George Clémencaux and the Cours de l’Intendant, form a beautiful equilateral triangle.
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Grand Theatre (Pass by)
Arriving on the Place de la Comedie, serious things begin! Here you are, facing one of the most beautiful 18th century theatres in the world!
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(Pass by)
You now take the alleys of Tourny, which, together with the George Clémenceau Course and the Cours de l’Intendant, form the famous Golden Triangle. These beautiful emblematic alleys were designed at the end of the 18th century by the Marquis de Tourny, who was then the intendant of Bordeaux , and who greatly contributed to transforming and beautifying his city.
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Monument aux Girondins (Pass by)
Here you are in front of one of the most important monuments of Bordeaux. An emblem of the city, the Angel of Liberty breaks its chains at its top. This imposing monumental ensemble is a tribute to the Girondin revolutionaries executed during the Regime of Terror.
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(Pass by)
We are on the Place des Quinconces, the largest square in Europe please! It has an area of 12 hectares, which represents about ten football fields!
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(Pass by)
You see here two magnificent neoclassical-style rock columns decorated with navigation symbols. The so-called rostral columns are always erected in tribute to naval victories.
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Miroir d'eau (Pass by)
Well, I'll admit it throws some away. The water mirror, now listed as a contemporary World Heritage Site, is clearly stealing the spotlight from the stock market.
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(Pass by)
This square, whose harmonious and symmetrical architecture recalls the classic Italian squares, is located in the heart of the Saint Pierre district. Created in 1760 under the name of the Place du Point of Sale Royale, it will be named Place de la Liberté à la Revolution, then Place du Parlement for the old parliament of Bordeaux destroyed at the end of the 18th century.
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(Pass by)
Review to Shopping Fans, here you are in the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe! 1,250 meters of showcases stretch out in front of you!
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(Pass by)
Place Camille Jullian and rue du Pas Saint-Georges are a must-see in Bordeaux’s social life and are popular with students and artists. Artisan shops, bars and café terraces, it is a lively neighborhood always buzzing and very pleasant to discover!
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Eglise St Pierre (Pass by)
You are now in the courtyard of St. Peter’s Church. Located today in the heart of Old Bordeaux, it marks the location of the ancient Gallo-Roman port of the city.
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(Pass by)
Here you have the entrance to the small passage of the Tower of Gassie. Take it if it is open, you can join the circuit on the other side. Quite unknown, it is located on the site of one of the towers of the 3rd century, when Bordeaux was still called Burdigala.
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(Pass by)
Walking through the Place du Palais, you will surely notice strange shiny balls, as if large drops of water had fallen from the sky and frozen when touching the ground.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- 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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