What's on during your stay & top things to do in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a dynamic city with plenty of seasonal events as well as lots of activities to enjoy all year round. 

To see what is on during your stay in Bordeaux consult our calendar of events (name of the events, dates, places and further information in french). 

In addition to the upcoming events the Hotel de Normandie **** recommends a selection of always available activities and visits in Bordeaux. 

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Walk around the blue lake of Pessac Léognan

Walk around the blue lake of Pessac Léognan

Nestled in the commune of Pessac-Léognan, Lac Bleu is an oasis hidden among the...

Return to the Middle Ages in the Citadel of Blaye

Return to the Middle Ages in the Citadel of Blaye

The Blaye citadel is a major historic site that dates back to the Middle Ages. This fortress...

Walk between the two bridges: Bordeaux in 2 hours of hiking

Walk between the two bridges: Bordeaux in 2 hou...

It is an essential walk or run for all Bordeaux residents: the tour of the two bridges (Pont de...

Visit Bordeaux by Tram : from Pey Berland Cathedral to the Cité du Vin

Visit Bordeaux by Tram : from Pey Berland Cathe...

Do you want to take a family visit to Bordeaux, a cultural visit or an unusual visit to...

Halles de Bacalan and Bocca Food Court

Halles de Bacalan and Bocca Food Court

Delight your taste buds with the gastronomic halls of Bordeaux, located at the two corners of...

The most beautiful lakes around Bordeaux

The most beautiful lakes around Bordeaux

If Bordeaux is very close to the ocean, many surrounding lakes also allow you to spend happy...

Darwin ecosystem, an inspiring place on the right bank

Darwin ecosystem, an inspiring place on the rig...

It is in the heart of the eco-district of the right bank of Bordeaux that the Darwin space has...

5 secret places to discover off the beaten track

5 secret places to discover off the beaten track

Bordeaux has hidden gems to discover  that are not lsted on the traditional...

Bordeaux Food Markets

Bordeaux Food Markets

Bordeaux is a city of gastronomy, which likes to highlight its local products. The markets,...

Guided tours of Bordeaux

Guided tours of Bordeaux

Visit Bordeaux effortlessly with the little train or the open top buses. Both of these guided...

Visit Bordeaux on foot

Visit Bordeaux on foot

Although Bordeaux is a big city, the major tourist sites are close enough together to visit on...

Discover Bordeaux on bicycles

Discover Bordeaux on bicycles

Bordeauxis now the 4th largest city in the world for cyclists with more than 200 kilometers of...

Visit Bordeaux by boat

Visit Bordeaux by boat

Visiting Bordeaux by boat is arguably one of the best ways to appreciate the stunning...

Urban Wine Trail

Urban Wine Trail

Among one of the most enjoyable tours of Bordeaux, the Urban Wine Tour takes you on a voyage on...

The Wine Museum « Cité du vin »

The Wine Museum « Cité du vin »

The Cité du Vin is the world's largest wine museum. Since it opened in 2016, the...

CIVB & Wine School

CIVB & Wine School

If you wish to deepen your knowledge on Bordeaux Wines, learn how to appreciate them for their...

The Grand Theatre / Bordeaux Opera House

The Grand Theatre / Bordeaux Opera House

The Grand Theatre is home to the National Bordeaux Opera House. This eighteenth century...

CAPC: Museum of Contemporary Art

CAPC: Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Bordeaux is a captivating experience not only for the works on...

Cap Sciences - interactive museum

Cap Sciences - interactive museum

Cap Sciences is situated inside a modern building on the waterfront near the wine museum, 5 tram...