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
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Gironde, France including Chateau Laniote, Chateau Beaurang, Chateau Cantenac, Vitishow, St. Andre Cathedral, Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux, Grand Theatre, Chateau Margaux, Musee d'Aquitaine, Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion.
Restaurants in Gironde
1. Chateau Laniote
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 515 reviews
Chateau Laniote has been in the same family for almost two centuries. Arnaud de la Filolie, assisted by his oenologist wife, Florence Ribereau-Gayon has been in charge since 1989. The vineyard spread over 12 acres at the North-West of Saint-Emilion. The tour consists in visiting the cellars: vatcellar, storage room, barrels cellar, watching a little video about vinifications and tasting the wine. Guided tours by appointment.
Reviewed By Y2868FKhectorb - Hermosillo, Mexico
This place was wonderful, I went there with some friends and we had an amazing time, the visit is guided by the owner itself and he really makes you feel welcomed with some humor since the beggining. You can learn about the whole process of making a bottle of wine (don't hesitate to ask some questions!) and later on you can learn to taste a good wine. Honestly it was really entertaining visit, you will not regret it
2. Chateau Beaurang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 211 reviews
A tour in the vineyard, the cellar and the wooden barrels cellar explaining the culture of the vines and the wine-making process. It is made by Claude PUYOL or Delphine PUYOL 3rd and 4th generation of the family PUYOL working at Château Beaurang. It ends by a wine tasting of their 3 different wines : Joseph d'Aragon, Château Beaurang and Château des Jouvencelles. Tour and wine-tasting ON BOOKING.
3. Chateau Cantenac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 972 reviews
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.
4. Vitishow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
5. St. Andre Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,362 reviews
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.
6. Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Not to be confused with its more famous namesake in Paris, this 11th century church is beautiful in its own right, with its elaborately carved facades and detailing.
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Notre Dame Church is a beautiful, baroque style church, built in the 17th century. We happened to be passing by, while walking around the streets of the city and went inside. It is quite elaborately decorated and contains lovely paintings and other artworks. It is worth taking the time to stop by and have a look.
7. 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.
8. Chateau Margaux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
9. Musee d'Aquitaine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 734 reviews
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.
10. Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,784 reviews
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.
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