Fun Things to Do in Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a really fun city, with plenty of fun things to do, including a great spot for selfies, markets, public gardens, and easy access to the biggest sand dune in Europe!
You can get two photos for the price of one in the 鈥榤irror of water鈥� in the Place de la Bourse. On a wind-free day with a blue sky there鈥檚 no more Instagrammable place in the city than the world鈥檚 largest reflecting pool.
Bordeaux is on the river but has no beaches. For a great day out take a train for the hour-long journey to the beach resort of Arcachon, whose Central Beach is right in the middle of town鈥� and there are over four miles (7 kms) of beaches altogether.
Bordeaux is a very bike-friendly city with a large network of cycle paths. Get around town more easily, and get out of town too, or cycle along the river for just 鈧�1.70 a day, or 鈧�7.70 for a week. Or you can use a bike for free for thirty minutes鈥� then swap it for another one!
Sculptor Fr茅d茅ric-Auguste Barthodi created New York鈥檚 famous Statue of Liberty, which was given by France to the USA. Later he was commissioned by the city of Bordeaux to build them a fountain in the Place Picard. He decided the best way to top it off was with a smaller version of his famous statue. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
You can get two photos for the price of one in the 鈥榤irror of water鈥� in the Place de la Bourse. On a wind-free day with a blue sky there鈥檚 no more Instagrammable place in the city than the world鈥檚 largest reflecting pool.
Bordeaux is on the river but has no beaches. For a great day out take a train for the hour-long journey to the beach resort of Arcachon, whose Central Beach is right in the middle of town鈥� and there are over four miles (7 kms) of beaches altogether.
Bordeaux is a very bike-friendly city with a large network of cycle paths. Get around town more easily, and get out of town too, or cycle along the river for just 鈧�1.70 a day, or 鈧�7.70 for a week. Or you can use a bike for free for thirty minutes鈥� then swap it for another one!
Sculptor Fr茅d茅ric-Auguste Barthodi created New York鈥檚 famous Statue of Liberty, which was given by France to the USA. Later he was commissioned by the city of Bordeaux to build them a fountain in the Place Picard. He decided the best way to top it off was with a smaller version of his famous statue. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Fun Things to Do in Bordeaux
Guide Location: France » Bordeaux
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michael Gerrard
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Guide Location: France » Bordeaux
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michael Gerrard
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Miroir d鈥橢au
- Place de la Bourse
- Place Picard
- Statue of Liberty鈥檚 Little Sister
- Le Comptoir des Chats
- Jardin Public
- March茅 des Quais
- Grand Theatre
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