Best Bordeaux Day Trips & Things to Do

The "Port of the Moon" is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its exceptional architecture and rich cultural tradition of wine-making that dates back to the 8th century. Important sites in the city include the Museum d'Aquitaine, Basilica of Saint-Seurin, Porte Cailhau, and the Esplanade des Quinconces. The second-largest wine producing region in the world, wine festivals are common in the city during summer months. A short trip outside of the city in any direction will take you to some of the world's finest vineyards, where you can tour the grounds and taste the famed wine.