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2 Bordeaux’s reputation as a
wine-making centre – the
BORDEAUX immersive museum is the
place to discover the world of
present day. Visits include a
! C5 k 10 km (6 miles) W of Bordeaux £ Rue Charles wine from its origins to the
Domerq @ n 12 cours du 30 Juillet, bordeaux-tourisme.com tasting, and there are also
restaurants on site.
Built on a curve of the River Garonne, Bordeaux dates
back to pre-Roman times. But little evidence of this
ancient past remains, as the forward-looking industrial 4 "=
hub sprawls around a noble 18th-century centre. CAPC Musée d’Art
Contemporain
1 Théâtre is one of the finest ⌂ Entrepôt Lainé, 7 rue
Classical edifices of its type
Place de la Bourse in France, with an auditorium Ferrère # 11am–6pm
This elegant square near the known for its acoustics. The Tue–Sun (to 8pm Wed)
¢ Public hols ∑ capc-
waterfront is flanked by two grand main staircase was later bordeaux.fr
18th-century buildings, Palais imitated by Garnier for the
de la Bourse and Hôtel des Paris Opéra. One of the earliest museums
Douanes. In front of them, of contemporary art in France,
next to the river, is the Miroir CAPC was founded in 1973
d’Eau water feature. and moved to this converted
3 "'-= 19th-century warehouse in
La Cité du Vin 1974. It has a permanent
collection of over a thousand
2 ' ⌂ 134 quai de Bacalan works, including pieces
Grand Théâtre # Hours vary, check by local and international
website ¢ 1 Jan & 25 Dec
⌂ 2 Pl de la Comédie # By ∑ laciteduvin.com artists, such as Nan Goldin
appointment only ∑ opera- and Gilbert & George. The
bordeaux.com Located in a purpose-built, museum also presents an
architecturally striking often excellent programme of
Built by architect Victor Louis, building, the City of Wine exhibitions throughout the
the 18th-century Grand Museum pays homage to year, and is well worth a visit.
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