Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux"

Bordeaux, FR
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Highlights

  • Explore the most beautiful districts and monuments of Bordeaux
  • Ride along a secure and suitable course
  • Experience the local specialty during a break in the public garden
  • Discover the historical and charming cobbled streets in the city center
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Bordeaux's magnificent architecture

Meeting Point

The meeting point is on the pretty little square located at the corner of 47 rue de la Rousselle.

Meeting point

47 Rue de la Rousselle, 33000 Bordeaux , France

End point

End Point

The meeting point is on the pretty little square located at the corner of 47 rue de la Rousselle.

Meeting point

47 Rue de la Rousselle, 33000 Bordeaux , France

End point

What to expect

1

Bordeaux

You will be welcomed by a real local guide. After 10 minutes devoted to safety instructions, we will set off to discover Bordeaux, along a magnificent course of approximately 13km, perfectly secure and suitable for bicycles. We will discover the unmissable places of the city, Saint Michel and its incredible bell tower, we will cross the Garonne via the magnificent stone bridge to go and admire the facade of the quays from the walk in the park of the angels. We will see the “Darwin” eco-district before taking the impressive “Jacques Chaban-Delmas” opening bridge. We continue the walk through the Chartrons district famous for its Bordeaux wine trade, then towards the public garden before going through the historic center of the city with its cobbled streets and pretty little squares filled with terraces. Finally we will pass in front of the essential water mirror and the pretty Cailhau gate before returning to the starting point.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Grosse Cloche

Stop in front of the big bell, the oldest city gate dating from the 13th century.

Duration 10 minutes
3

La Fleche Saint-Michel

Discovery of the popular district of the city with the Saint-Michel basilica and the spire which culminates at 114 meters high.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Pont de Pierre

Passage on the magnificent stone bridge, the oldest bridge in the city to admire the view from the right bank

Duration 10 minutes
5

Parc aux Angeliques

Pause for a panoramic view of the magnificent 18th century facade of the city. The history of Bordeaux will be told to you before setting off again along the Garonne in the direction of Darwin.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Darwin

Discovery of Darwin, the eco-district, a surprising and unique alternative place in Bordeaux.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas

Crossing the Garonne by the majestic Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge, a real technological feat that allows boats to enter the port of Bordeaux.

Duration 10 minutes
8

Eglise St Louis des Chartrons

Passage through the heart of the Chartrons, a former famous Bordeaux wine trading district. Discovery of the old cellars then passage in the pretty rue Notre Dame with its pretty antique shops.

Duration 10 minutes
9

Jardin Public

Tasting break of a local specialty in the magnificent Public Garden of Bordeaux

Duration 10 minutes
10

Monument aux Girondins

Discovery of the monument to the Girondins and its beautiful fountains on the Esplanade des Quinconces

Duration 10 minutes
11

Grand Theatre

Passage in front of the Theatre, crossing the Golden Triangle and the Place des Grands Hommes.

Duration 10 minutes
12

Place Pey-Berland

View of the Saint-André cathedral, the town hall and the Pey-Berlan tower dating from the 15th century.

Duration 10 minutes
13

Bordeaux

Crossing the historic center of the city with its small squares, terraces and cobbled streets. the pretty Place Camille Julian and its old church which has become a cinema, the charming little Square Vinet and its green wall, Place Saint Pierre then the magnificent Place du Parlement.

Duration 10 minutes
14

The Water Mirror

Passage to the water mirror opposite the Place de la Bourse..

Duration 10 minutes
15

Porte Cailhau

Discovery of the magnificent Cailhau gate dating from the 15th century.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Specialized infant seats are available
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Try the local canelé at Jardin Public.
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    Visit nearby Place des Quinconces for great photos.
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    Check out the wine shops in Chartrons.
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    Bring sunscreen; summers can be hot!
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    Arrive early; enjoy coffee at a local café.

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