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3 Days in Bordeaux: A Journey through Art, Wine, and Culture

Leonor Pereira

Leonor Pereira

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Bordeaux, where art, wine, and culture collide. Discover the mesmerizing Les Bassins des Lumières and immerse yourself in the world of wine at La Cité du Vin. Unleash your artistic side at the Musée des Arts décoratifs et du Design and delve into the history of Bordeaux's wine trade at the Musée du Vin et du Négoce. Explore the intriguing Base sous-marine and admire maritime wonders at the Musée Mer Marine. Uncover the city's artistic treasures at the Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts, Musée d'Aquitaine, and CAPC Musée d'art Contemporain de Bordeaux.

Trip to Bordeaux

Day 1Illuminating Art and Wine
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$88

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$ 4

Les Bassins des Lumières
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
8 - 10 min

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La Cité du Vin
High-tech wine museum with interactive displays & tastings in a curved aluminum & glass building.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
Day 2From Decorative Arts to Submarine Bases
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$63

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$ 8

Musée des Arts décoratifs et du Design
Mansion museum hosting exhibitions of French ceramics, glassware & other decorative arts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
Old equipment & new technology from 2000 years of wine production in the region, plus tastings.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Base sous-marine
Venerable World War II submarine base now used as an arts museum & exhibit gallery.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
16 - 24 min

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Musée Mer Marine
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
Day 3A Cultural Feast for the Senses
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$63

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$ 4

Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts
Elegant art museum with large collections of classical art from the Renaissance to the 19th century.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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Musée d'Aquitaine
History & ethnography museum focused on the Bordeaux region, plus artifacts from around the world.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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CAPC Musée d'art Contemporain de Bordeaux
19th-century warehouse housing contemporary art museum with temporary shows & notable collection.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $228 In total

Activities & Food:$213
Transport:$15