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Places to go. A little room to wander.
THE SHORTLIST
20 Cours d'Albret
An enlightening walk through the history of western art. Start in the south wing which runs from the Renaissance via the Flemish masters to end of 18th century. The north wing continues through the major 19th and early 20th-century art movements. Exhibitions are in the annexe, Galerie des Beaux-Arts, on Place du Colonel Raynal 200 m north.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Rue de la Course
Started as a garden of medicinal herbs in 1629, the present garden dates from 1858 and covers 0.5 ha. This is the original now specified as "du Jardin Publique". In 2003 an offshoot garden de la Bastide was opened across the river.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
41 Rue Borie
History, old equipment and new technology from 2000 years of wine production in the region. The entry fee includes a taste of two wines. (grape juice for children)
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Place Pey Berland
Grand church built from 1170 in Gothic style. It was trashed during the Revolution but restored from 1803. You can climb the detached bell-tower "Pey-Berland".
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Bordeaux
is from 15th century, with a flamboyant Gothic portal, and stained glass windows gloriously backlit by the afternoon sun. It's on Place Saint-Pierre 150 m south of Place de la Bourse.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
A note before you go. Start with Musée des Beaux-Arts, then decide whether Jardin Botanique du Jardin Publique deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Église Saint-Pierre before setting off.
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Bordeaux's centrepiece is the elegant riverfront and former port, where fine 18th-century buildings stretch for 3 km (2 mi) along the west bank of the Garonne, from Quinconces in the north to St Croix in the south. The old central districts of St Pierre and St Michel extend inland for about 1 km. Most city sights are in this area. The railway station is south, at the foot of Cours de la Marne. To the north, Quai des Chartrons has been redeveloped as the “City of Wine”, and has the wine museum.
Musée des Beaux-Arts and Jardin Botanique du Jardin Publique are about 1.4 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.
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