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Musee du Vin et du Negoce (Wine Trade Museum), Bordeaux (must see)
The city of Bordeaux is one of France’s largest and most historic, yet it is undoubtedly most well known for one thing – WINE. The Bordeaux region produces an astonishing 960 million bottles of it each year. The area has been producing wine since Roman times but flourished when the city came under British rule in the 12th century. It has been one of the world’s leading wine regions for centuries, largely due to the local geography. Limestone beneath the soil makes it fertile and calcium rich, whilst the flat, well-irrigated land and cool Atlantic climate are perfect grape growing conditions.
The city of Bordeaux’s global success is celebrated by the Bordeaux Museum of Wine. The museum is found on rue Borie, a side street close to the left bank of the Garonne river, which flows through the city. Visitors can learn about the extensive history of the local wine trade, and how the wines made in Bordeaux became so globally renowned. The museum also features a functioning wine cellar and several historic documents from the region.
Why You Should Visit:
Unfortunately the videos are only in French but otherwise, these cellars are worth the visit.
You can move around at your own pace and look at the items. There is a good English translation.
There's also a cool smelling game you can play at the end, as well as a small guided tasting.
Tip:
Don't forget to buy some of the wine-soaked chocolate-covered raisins, a treat not to be missed!
The city of Bordeaux’s global success is celebrated by the Bordeaux Museum of Wine. The museum is found on rue Borie, a side street close to the left bank of the Garonne river, which flows through the city. Visitors can learn about the extensive history of the local wine trade, and how the wines made in Bordeaux became so globally renowned. The museum also features a functioning wine cellar and several historic documents from the region.
Why You Should Visit:
Unfortunately the videos are only in French but otherwise, these cellars are worth the visit.
You can move around at your own pace and look at the items. There is a good English translation.
There's also a cool smelling game you can play at the end, as well as a small guided tasting.
Tip:
Don't forget to buy some of the wine-soaked chocolate-covered raisins, a treat not to be missed!
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Musee du Vin et du Negoce (Wine Trade Museum) on Map
Sight Name: Musee du Vin et du Negoce (Wine Trade Museum)
Sight Location: Bordeaux, France (See walking tours in Bordeaux)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Bordeaux, France (See walking tours in Bordeaux)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Bordeaux, France
Create Your Own Walk in Bordeaux
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bordeaux is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bordeaux Food Tour
Widely acclaimed for its prestigious wines, Bordeaux is also a prominent gastronomic destination in France. The local cuisine reflects the advantages of being a port city on the Atlantic coastline (with its fish and shellfish galore) and a carnivore country.
Perhaps the best place to start your culinary adventure here is the bustling Capuchins Market (Marché des Capucins), where you can savor... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Perhaps the best place to start your culinary adventure here is the bustling Capuchins Market (Marché des Capucins), where you can savor... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour
Once dubbed “The Sleeping Beauty” (La Belle au Bois Dormant), Bordeaux owes its nickname, in large part, to its impossibly beautiful religious architecture. Indeed, given the abundance of historical churches, cathedrals, and basilicas in this city, it's no wonder that a good half of Bordeaux is a UNESCO-listed Heritage Site. Let's delve into the significance of some of them.
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Architectural Jewels Walking Tour
Napoleon Bonaparte referred to Bordeaux as "The Sleeping Beauty" upon seeing its classical architecture when visiting the city. In his turn, Honore de Balzac, the renowned French novelist, impressed by Bordeaux's timeless charm and elegance described it as "an extraordinary town".
Indeed, Bordeaux is one of Europe's most original architectural centers. More... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Indeed, Bordeaux is one of Europe's most original architectural centers. More... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Bordeaux Introduction Walking Tour
The metropolitan region of Bordeaux is the fifth largest in France. The city is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, but is perhaps better known as the Wine Capital of the World. The city's namesake wine comes in many varieties that can be found and enjoyed around the world.
The name of Bordeaux is a long-standing debate among historians. The first inhabitants of the region were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
The name of Bordeaux is a long-standing debate among historians. The first inhabitants of the region were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles