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On the Garonne River in southwestern France, Bordeaux is world-famous for its wines and elegant 18th-century architecture. The Cité du Vin and the Water Mirror at Place de la Bourse are absolute highlights.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 28°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 15°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (11°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
13°
Feb
16°
Mar
18°
Apr
22°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
28°
Aug
24°
Sep
22°
Oct
15°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
6h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
11h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
9d
Feb
14d
Mar
11d
Apr
12d
May
14d
Jun
6d
Jul
6d
Aug
11d
Sep
13d
Oct
15d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Bordeaux as a Vacation Destination

Bordeaux is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 28°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

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Local languages
FR