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- German
- English
Step beyond the polished wine glasses and postcard views of Bordeaux. This is the story of Chartrons, a neighborhood that traded its gritty, barrel-rolling soul for contemporary art and curated nostalgia. Join an urban planner and a local historian as they peel back the gentrified layers of this historic district. You'll discover the hidden temples of foreign merchants, descend into authentic 18th-century wine cellars, and explore massive colonial warehouses reborn as modern art sanctuaries. This isn't just a wine tour; it's a deep dive into how a city's industrial heartbeat transforms into a playground for the aesthetic elite.
- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 75 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the main transit hub in Bordeaux, take local transit toward CAPC musée d’art contemporain de Bordeaux. Walk the final stretch to CAPC musée d’art contemporain de Bordeaux, 7 Rue Ferrère, 33000 Bordeaux. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Quai des Chartrons, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Bordeaux. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain
A massive former colonial warehouse that perfectly introduces the theme of industrial trade spaces being repurposed into modern cultural institutions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Temple des Chartrons
A Protestant church built for the influential foreign merchants who dominated the wine trade, highlighting the tension between religious persecution and economic power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
The main artery of Chartrons, showcasing the gentrification process through its trendy boutiques, cafes, and restored merchant homes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Antique Dealers of Village Notre Dame
The first antique gallery in the area, housed in an old printing press, representing the district’s pivot to an antique dealer’s haven.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Musee Du Vin Et Du Negoce
Located in an authentic 18th-century wine cellar, providing an intimate, sensory look at how the wine trade operated.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Quais De Bordeaux
The riverfront where ships once docked, now a landscaped promenade offering a final reflection on Bordeaux’s urban renewal.
10 minutes • 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
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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