10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Gironde That You Shouldn't Miss

June 16, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in Gironde, France including Chateau Cantenac, St. Andre Cathedral, Grand Theatre, Place de la Bourse, La Grande Dune du Pilat, Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver), Musee d'Aquitaine, Tour Pey-Berland, Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion, Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux.
Restaurants in Gironde

1. Chateau Cantenac

2 Lieu Dit Cantenac Route Departementale 670, 33330 Saint-Emilion France +33 5 57 51 35 22 [email protected] http://www.chateau-cantenac.fr
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5.0 based on 972 reviews

Chateau Cantenac

Passionate about our heritage and our wines, we enjoy sharing our stories and our know-how with visitors. Our tours are welcoming, educational and punctuated with family anecdotes. Come discover the unique and charming story of the family, the estate and the production of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass : the terroir and the work in the vineyard, winemaking and wine aging. The tour ends with a comparative and educational tasting of our wines. Tours with tastings by appointment only! Please call us or send us an email to make a reservation. It may be possible to drop-in for a wine tasting during the week (if someone is available), but please note that we are open on weekends only by appointment. Have a fabulous day and we look forward to welcoming you to our family winery!

Reviewed By MGrech - Zejtun, Malta

We have visited many wineries around the world but this has definitely been the most interesting. AJ is an excellent host and her tour is pleasant, fun and she shares so much detail and knowledge on the steps that are involved in the production of such fine wine. Madame Roskam is truly lucky to have a daughter in law like AJ! The tour will leave a wonderful memory of Saint Emilion.

2. St. Andre Cathedral

Place Pey Berland, 33000, Bordeaux France +33 5 46 44 67 29 https://www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/offre/fiche/cathedrale-saint-andre/PCUAQU033FS0002B
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4.5 based on 2,362 reviews

St. Andre Cathedral

This beautiful 17th century church is one of Bordeaux's main attractions.

Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia

Bordeaux's cathedral is massive Gothic pile, very reminiscent to us of many other Gothic churches we visited around France and Spain. But there was also plenty more about St Andre's to ensure we did not succumb to 'cathedral overload' here. Its towering spires, highly decorated doorways and flying buttresses all catch your eye from the square outside, while from the inside the ribbed vaults of the soaring ceiling and the light shining through the stained-glass windows are awe-inspiring. Best of all though were the cathedral's magnificently decorative rose windows. Also of note is that Eleonor of Aquitaine married here in 1137.

3. Grand Theatre

2 Place de la Comedie, 33024, Bordeaux France +33 5 56 00 85 95 [email protected] http://www.opera-bordeaux.com/
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4.5 based on 1,235 reviews

Grand Theatre

Considered by many to be the cultural heart of the city, this elaborately carved opera house surprises the senses with its fine architecture and interior design as well as its world-class performances.

Reviewed By CwparisR - Calgary, Canada

My husband and I attended the afternoon performance on a Saturday. Very beautiful opera building and the ballet was outstanding.

4. Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse, 33000, Bordeaux France https://www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/offre/fiche/place-de-la-bourse/PCUAQU033FS00043
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4.5 based on 6,857 reviews

Place de la Bourse

Reviewed By Effecrisse - Milan, Italy

The square is really marvelous, we can be breathless at night thanks to a spectacular lighting and to the Miroir d'Eau just in front of the palaces that perfectly reflect on it. You can take fabulous pictures there!

5. La Grande Dune du Pilat

route de Biscarrosse RD 218, 33115 Pyla-sur-Mer France +33 5 56 22 12 85 [email protected] http://www.ladunedupilat.com
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4.5 based on 5,264 reviews

La Grande Dune du Pilat

The highest dune in Europe, a unique landscape with an incredible panoramic view over the ocean, forest and Arcachon Bay but also and more importantly, a living, natural space that needs to be looked after and protected. Since December 2007, the Syndicat Mixte de la Grande Dune du Pilat has been working to protect and preserve this national piece of heritage that belongs to us all. From the top of this giant (109 meters high, 2,7 kilometers long, 500 meters wide), you can see many remarkable sites of the region.

Reviewed By sandyt186 - Mold, United Kingdom

Visited while cycling through France and Spain. Parked up our bikes and walked up the dune and along the crest for magnificent panoramic views over the Gulf of Acheron, absolutely breathtaking,like something from a David Attenborough programme.The colours were startling,a real wow experience and worth the effort to climb up.

6. Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver)

Old District, 33120 Arcachon France +33 5 57 52 97 97 http://www.lepetittraindarcachon.fr
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4.5 based on 1,161 reviews

Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver)

7. Musee d'Aquitaine

20 cours Pasteur, 33000, Bordeaux France +33 5 56 01 51 00 [email protected] http://www.musee-aquitaine-bordeaux.fr
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4.5 based on 734 reviews

Musee d'Aquitaine

Set in the heart of the city, the Musée d'Aquitaine retraces the history of the region, from prehistory through to the present day. The museum exposes rich regional and extra-european collections of archeology, history and ethnography. This "Museum of civilization" presents each years several temporary exhibitions about history and cultures of the world. It offers to public a varied cultural programming: lectures, screenings, round tables, guided tours, concerts, meetings with foreign communities, educational workshops... Easily accessible from the tram B (stop Musée d'Aquitaine) or A (stop City Hall / Hôtel de Ville).

Reviewed By SergioR1 - Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Centrally located and near a tramway spot. A good way to understand the city and region. Superb collection of Roman archeology: mosaics, statues, estellas etc. Good collection of local ethnographic history, world cultures and slave trade. City development and main trade. All well presented in different languages: French, English & Spanish. Friendly staff you can get out and back into the museum with your ticket.

8. Tour Pey-Berland

Place Pey-Berland, 33000, Bordeaux France +33 5 56 81 26 25 [email protected] http://www.pey-berland.fr/
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4.5 based on 809 reviews

Tour Pey-Berland

Situated to the south-east of the chevet of the Cathedral of Saint-André at Bordeaux, the tower of Pey-Berland serves as its bell tower, built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. Its isolation was due to the wish to provide the Cathedral with magnificent bells which would not threaten the structure with their vibrations. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO.

Reviewed By imagosumlux

You get to climb 61 meters, in a two meter column, up 231 steps to see the view of the Gargoyles. Sure there are times when you’re thinking the foundations date from the the 16th century but the the final product was by the same architect that created the Statue of Liberty (and that hasn’t fallen yet). Seriously, its a strenuous 15 minute ascent if you’re in any doubt don’t try. I can imagine it would be challenging to many people. However, the payoff in views is worth the risk. Even just seeing a cathedral from above is architecturally illuminating, never mind the 360 degree views of Bordeaux city. For 5 euro, its a steal. More excitement and fun than a roller coaster.

9. Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion

Place du Marche, 33330 Saint-Emilion France +33 5 57 55 28 28 [email protected] http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/3-que-faire/20-souterrains/438-saint-emilion-souterrain.html
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4.5 based on 1,784 reviews

Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion

A HIDDEN HERITAGE, UNIQUE IN EUROPE In this 45 minutes long tour, your guide makes you discover Saint-Emilion’s underground heritage. From the monk Emilion’s story, between truth and legend, to the carving of the surprising monolithic church, walk through several centuries of history. Your guide, only holder of the keys, opens the monuments’ doors and shares their secrets ! Observe the details of the Trinity Chapel’s paintings and discover the mysterious catacombs and the Hermitage… A historical summary within four essential monuments.

Reviewed By Susandbdb - Guildford, United Kingdom

I recommend you take the time to take the one-hour tour around this ancient and historical church with it’s 53m high bell tower constructed in the early 12th century), whilst in St. Émilion. Led by our knowledgeable Lydie, we explored the catacombs beneath and then through to the huge Church. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1999 by UNESCO.

10. Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux

Cours Victor Hugo, 33000, Bordeaux France +33 5 56 48 04 24 http://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com/patrimoine-culturel/grosse-cloche.html
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4.5 based on 1,051 reviews

Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux

Reviewed By TV2451

This is one of the most famous landmarks in town and needs to be on your walking tour. It's a castle-like town with a clock, quite old and impressive.

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