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Discover the Charms of Bordeaux: A 2-Day Itinerary

Juliana Castro

Juliana Castro

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bordeaux, France, with this exciting 2-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, picturesque gardens, and historic sites that will leave you mesmerized.

Trip to Bordeaux

Day 1
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$0

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$ 8

Gare Saint Jean Appartement

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Gare Saint Jean Appartement
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
This 2013 concrete-&-steel bridge features a deck that stays parallel as it lifts for passing ships.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Jardin Public
Public green space with an arboretum & large lake, plus a natural history museum & a puppet theater.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Place du Parlement
Historic square named after the Bordeaux Parliament, featuring an ornate fountain & cafes.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Place de la Bourse
Iconic city square with 18th-century architecture, a fountain & a vast reflecting pool.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Miroir d'eau
Built in 2006 by the Place de la Bourse, this reflecting pool is one of the world's largest.
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Porte Cailhau
Built in 1495, this monument with a castle-like exterior was once the main gate to the city.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Porte de Bourgogne
Landmark Roman-style stone arch built in the 1750s as a symbolic gateway to the city.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
Basilique Saint-Michel
Basilica built in the flamboyant Gothic style with a separate tower, crypt & 19th-century organ.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Free
Gare Saint Jean Appartement
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 10

Gare Saint Jean Appartement

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Gare Saint Jean Appartement
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux
Towering Romanesque cathedral dating to the 11th century, hosting regular services & organ recitals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parc Bordelais
19th-century, 69-acre park with mature trees, a large lake, local-breed farm animals & play areas.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Monument aux Girondins
Monument with a fountain & towering column erected to honor Girondin revolutionaries.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Les Halles Bacalan
This food market features a collection of specialist providers of gourmet foods & drinks.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Gare Saint Jean Appartement
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $17 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$17