Get to know Bordeaux by going to the city's must-see places or go on a tour of the art, history and science museums!
The TBM network offers you a range of transport tickets adapted to your journey as well as information material to make your stay pleasant. Discover our selection of mut-see places: history, art and science museums; Bordeaux and its greater area's emblematic works, squares, and monuments, all served by TBM's trams, buses, river shuttles or nearby "Le Vélo par TBM" stations (the bike sharing system)!
As a player of Bordeaux Metropole's city life, TBM also accompanies you during the year's big events (concerts, sports events, Fête du Fleuve...).
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Must-see places to visit in Bordeaux
- Grand théâtre
Grand théâtre
Grand théâtre
The Grand Théâtre has one of the most beautiful 18th century concert halls in the world. Its 12 statues (nine muses and three goddesses) make it a real Bordeaux landmark!
- Miroir d’eau
Place de la Bourse
Place de la Bourse
Ponton Quinconces
This spectacular pool was designed by landscape artist Michel Corajoud. It alternates between mist and mirror effects, and creates stunning reflections of the Place de la Bourse, a square symbolising the city’s expansion along the river.
- Fontaine des Quinconces
Quinconces
Quinconces
Ponton Quinconces
On the west side of the largest square in Europe, stands the "Monument aux Girondins". At the foot of a column surmounted by a statue of liberty breaking its chains, the Quinconces fountain gushes out.
- Place Pey-Berland
Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville
On this square where thousands of people from Bordeaux cross path each day in front of the doors of the Rohan palace, which now houses the City Hall, stands proudly the Saint-André cathedral and the Pey-Berland Tower.
- Jardin Public
Jardin Public
Fondaudège Museum
Jardin Public
In the heart of an ocean of stone, the city's green lung is revealed, oxygenating Bordeaux with its 11 hectares of greenery. Stroll along its alleys in the middle of hundred-year-old trees that the people of Bordeaux have been admiring since 1746.
- Porte Cailhau
Place du Palais
Place du Palais
A vestige of the city's medieval defenses, its 35 meters high tower has stood facing the Garonne since 1494. From these 5 centuries of history opens a magnificent panorama of the stone bridge.
- Place de la Victoire
Victoire
Victoire
At the southern end of the longest shopping street in Europe, the Place de la Victoire opens up after the Porte d'Aquitaine. It is the place to be for major sporting events, festivities and student parties in Bordeaux.
- Quartier Saint-Michel
Saint-Michel
Palais des Sports
Southern district of the old Bordeaux. Taste fresh products at the Capucins market or find superb objects at the Saint-Michel market in this fascinating district from which you will not leave indifferent.
- Quai de Bacalan
Les Hangars
Les Hangars
Ponton Les Hangars
Stroll along the banks of the Garonne and discover the Chaban-Delmas bridge, go shopping at the Quai des Marques or take a cultural trip to Cap Sciences and La Cité du Vin. The activities are numerous and varied on the Bacalan riverside!
- Lion bleu
Stalingrad
Stalingrad
Ponton Stalingrad – Parlier
As photographed as misunderstood, this 6-meter high sculpture, symbol of pride and strength according to the artist Xavier Veilhan, stands proudly in front of the old city. Simplified and disproportionate, it challenges the conventions of sculpture.
- Jardin Botanique
Jardin Botanique
Allée de Serr Abadie
Ponton Stalingrad
Lovers of the flora's diversity, this is the place to go! The water lilies, the arboretum unfolding the variety of leaves and texture of tree bark, or the Mediterranean greenhouses make it an exceptional scientific and educational observation tool.
- Grosse Cloche
Sainte Catherine
Porte de Bourgogne
Grosse Cloche
Housed in one of the oldest belfries in France, the Grosse-Coche weighs no less than 7,750kg! Former gateway to the city, this belfry is the southern entrance to the Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre districts. A must-see!
Art, history and science museums to discover in Bordeaux
- CAPC – Art contemporain
CAPC (Musée d'Art Contemporain)
CAPC
Installed in the Lainé warehouse, a former colonial food warehouse, its mission is to make known the art of today and to familiarize its public with the changing forms of artistic news.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts
Palais de Justice
Square a. L'hote
Approach the great names of European painting from the 16th to the 20th century: Renoir, Picasso, Rubens, Matisse... . Various eras and schools are represented. The gallery, located in front of the gardens of the City Hall, hosts temporary exhibitions.
- Musée des Arts décoratifs et du design
Gambetta (madd)
Place Gambetta
Located in a private mansion from the end of the 18th century which has kept its intimate atmosphere, you can discover furniture and art objects from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
- Espace Darwin
Jardin Botanique
Parc aux Angéliques
A space for co-working, relaxation, restaurants, grocery stores, and events, Darwin seeks to contribute to the transition to a more cooperative model of society. It is a space to discover the diversity of art and urban cultures.
- Cap Sciences
La Cité du Vin
Bassins à Flots
Ponton la Cité du Vin
At the foot of the Chaban-Delmas bridge is the meeting place for curious people of all ages. Through its exhibitions, discover, learn or be amazed by the most beautiful view of the moon port from the suspended terrace!
- Musées National des Douanes
Place de la Bourse
Place de la Bourse
One of the oldest administrations in France reveals itself to you during the visit. Follow the evolution of customs policies from antiquity to the present day in order to deal with ever more inventive smugglers!
- Musée du Vin et du Négoce
Chartrons
Chartrons
In the heart of the historic wine trade district, discover how Bordeaux and its wines have created the international reputation we all know! All this in an old wine merchant's house that has known nothing but wine in its existence.
- Musée d’Aquitaine
Musée d’Aquitaine
Musée d’Aquitaine
One of the largest history museums in the province will allow you to discover the history of this region with its rich past, from prehistory to the present day, including the 18th century which saw Bordeaux enter its golden age.
- La Cité du Vin
La Cité du Vin
La Cité du Vin
Ponton La Cité du Vin
In the heart of 3000m2 of free space, immerse yourself in a sensory journey discovering wine cultures throughout the world, ages and civilizations. All of this in a building with an architecture significant of Bordeaux's love for wine.
