Overview
Bordeaux is known as the city of wine. The best time to visit Bordeaux is in the spring when the climate is neither chilly nor excessively hot. Bordeaux is located in the heart of the Cite du Port de la Lune, 10 kilometers from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport. Bordeaux has an oceanic climate.
Statistics
Location: Gironde, Aquitaine, southwest France
International Dialing code: 33
Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Average temperatures (January): 10ºC (50ºF)
Average temperatures (July): 24ºC (75ºF)
Official Language: French
Currency
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in Bordeaux, France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR
1.00 USD = 0.69 EUR
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
Emergency Contacts
Police: 17 - free call
Fire service : 18 – free call
Ambulance : 15 – free call
Attractions

Quartier des Chartrons

Musée d'Art Contemporain (CAPC)

Cathédrale St-André

Musée d'Aquitaine

Musée des Beaux Arts
Nightlife
A university town, Bordeaux has a healthy club and bar scene, especially around the Quai du Paludate. Start your evening with a Lillet, a traditional aperitif that blends white wine with an orange and quinine liquor on the terrace of Le Regent before walking through the city's vibrant streets. Whether traveling by tram or on foot, make sure you see the stunning Place de la Bourse.
Shopping
Bordeaux's finest stores and boutiques can be found at the Golden Triangle; an intersection formed by allées de Tourny, cours de l'intendance and cours Clemenceau. Whether it is wine, gourmet foods, or designer clothes, you can find it at the Golden Triangle. If you are looking for something a little more economical, the Chartrons district features a daily flea market.
Hotels
The hotels in Bordeaux have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
Category 4 – Over €210
Category 3 – From €130 to €210
Category 2 – From €75 to €130
Category 1 – Up to €75
The prices quoted are for a double room per night, including tax and breakfast.
Resturants
The hotels in Bordeaux have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
Category 4 – Over €50
Category 3 – From €30 to €50
Category 2 – From €15 to €30
Category 1 – Up to €15
These prices are for a three-course meal for one with a bottle of house wine or equivalent.