Top Things to do in Gironde
Top Hotels in Gironde
- 1. Chateau Pape Clement
- 2. Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche-Ona
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
- 4. Staycity Aparthotel Bordeaux City Centre
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Bordeaux
- 6. Hotel Le B d'Arcachon
- 7. Chateau Grand Barrail Hotel
- 8. Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux
- 9. MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
- 10. Le Boutique Hotel & Spa
Things to do in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Gironde, France including Chateau Ausone, Chatonnet Vineyards, Grand Theatre, Baptistere St-Jean, Cite Fruges-Le Corbusier, Tour Pey-Berland, Eglise Saint Ferdinand, Basilique Notre-Dame, Abbaye de Vertheuil, Clocher de l'Eglise Monolithe.
Restaurants in Gironde
1. Chateau Ausone
2. Chatonnet Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Situated at the crossroads of the Lalande de Pomerol, Saint-Emilion and Montagne Saint-Emilion appellations, our family property is located in the heart of the vineyards and offers a visit for young and old people which will be concluded by the tasting of 3 of our wines. The property is made to receive persons/groups by bike. Visits are by appointment only. See you soon!
3. Grand Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,235 reviews
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. Baptistere St-Jean
5. Cite Fruges-Le Corbusier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Bordeaux industrialist Henri Frugès commissioned the visionary architect Charles-Edouard Le Corbusier, to create this unconventional neighbourhood. 50 houses were built in 1926, and restored in the 1970s. This brought out renewed respect for the buildings, which are now listed and protected in a national heritage zone (Protection du Patrimoine Architectural Urbain et Paysager).
6. Tour Pey-Berland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 809 reviews
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.
7. Eglise Saint Ferdinand
8. Basilique Notre-Dame
9. Abbaye de Vertheuil
10. Clocher de l'Eglise Monolithe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
The bell tower is the highest landmark in St Emillion and from its top you get to enjoy fab 360-degree views of the town and surrounding countryside. It is a bit of a slog - up a narrow flight of some 200 steps - but if find yourself getting out of breath there are a couple of levels along the way at which you can have a rest. And the views from the lower levels of the tower are pretty impressive too. Cost is a reasonable €2 per person and you pay at the tourist office.
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