Cité du Vin, Bordeaux
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Description
The Cité du Vin is a museum in Bordeaux focused on preserving and promoting the wine related cultural heritage of the region. The design is an allusion to the wine twirling in a glass as well as the winding course of the Garonne River. This review is for the standard ticket that gives visitors access to: (i) the Permanent route: 3,000m2 of free course to discover the wine cultures, and (ii) tasting of a glass of wine (or grape juice) at Belvédère on the 8th floor.
Access & Transport
The museum is located in the Bacalan / Bassins à flot redeveloped neighbourhood on the northern side of the city. The Cite du Vin Tram stop (line B) and bus stop (7, 32) are 200m away. By car it is next to the Jacques Chaban Delman bridge and can be reached by taking exit 4C (Bd Aliénor d'Aquitaine) on the Ring Road. Accessibility info: https://www.laciteduvin.com/en/info/accessibility
Instructions & Recommendations
We recommend combining this with a walk / bike ride along the Quais and/or a visit to the Mer Marine Museum nearby (1km)
Environmental & Social
Environmentally quite a few efforts: 70% of electricity requirements are supplied by local and green energy, the building has a "bioclimatic design" and there is a focus on waste management. From a social perspective, the preservation of a specific aspect of the local and French culture needs to be balanced with the fact that alcohol consumption can't be considered positive.
Conclusion
La Cite du Vin in Bordeaux is interesting in many respects, from its architecture to the exhibit layout and its theme around wine, and how it has shaped the culture of many regions. It is a family friendly activity and quite unique to the city so we would recommend including it in your itinerary. Price is not cheap but certainly not unreasonable by international standards.
Key positive
Iconic design
A relevant "cultural" activity for Bordeaux
Key negative
Everything touchscreen can be tiring after a while
Suitability
Suitable for all ages Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Start of Season 1:Mar, 23
MONDAY10:00 - 19:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 03
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:6
Max.child age:17
Price for family€54