Beach near Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Travel Guide

France

Bordeaux is a large city in south-west France, with a population of 1,000,475. It is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in the country’s south-western corner.

Most international visitors arrive through Bordeaux Airport, which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Bordeaux, so beach trips require travelling farther from the city.

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Local time

1,000,475

Population

461 miles away

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Weather in Bordeaux

Thu

17°

Fri

19°

Sat

20°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +33

Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.

Best time to visit Bordeaux

Jan

11°13

Feb

13°10

Mar

15°13

Apr

18°12

May

21°13

Jun

26°13

Jul

27°9

Aug

28°7

Sep

23°11

Oct

21°13

Nov

15°14

Dec

11°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Bordeaux

  1. Cathédrale Saint-André

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.1 km

  2. Basilique Saint-Michel

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.2 km

  3. Grande Synagogue de Bordeaux

    jewish place of worship

    0.6 km

  4. Porte Cailhau

    monument

    0.8 km

  5. Musée d'Aquitaine

    history museum

    0.4 km

  6. Tour Pey Berland

    historic site

    0.2 km

  7. Grosse Cloche

    monument

    0.7 km

  8. Monument aux Girondins

    monument

    0.9 km

Getting there

Bordeaux Airport · 9.7 km

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