Quick Facts
- Bordeaux is home to the world's longest pedestrian street, Rue Sainte-Catherine, which stretches 1.2 kilometers.
- The city was officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, recognized for its outstanding urban and architectural ensemble.
- Bordeaux produces approximately 960 million bottles of wine annually, making it one of the largest wine-producing regions in the world.
- The Place de la Bourse, completed in 1720, features the stunning Water Mirror, the largest reflecting pool in the world, covering 3,450 square meters.
- The Cité du Vin, opened in 2016, is an innovative wine museum that attracts over 400,000 visitors each year, celebrating the culture of wine through immersive experiences.
Travel Details
- Country
- France
- Population
- 260K
- Daily Budget
- $90-180
- Best Time to Visit
- May-Oct
- Current Weather
- ☁️17°C/63°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- € EUR
- Coordinates
- 44.8378, -0.5792
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