5 good reasons
After a 15-year full makeover, Bordeaux, with its blonde stone façades, has recovered its 18th-century splendour, confirmed by the historic city centre’s recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Besides being the World Capital of Wine, Bordeaux has become an international brand for tourism with almost 7 million visitors each year. An attractive city for business as well as for lifestyle.
1. Art of living & Heritage
- Largest urban area classified by UNESCO with 347 monuments
- Modern contemporary architecture: Arkea Arena, Museum of the Sea and the Navy, MÉCA, La Cité du Vin, Pont Simone Veil
- 65 winegrowing appellations and gastronomic specialities
2. A responsible destination
- ISO 20121 Certification and Label "Destination Innovante Durable"
- Ranked the world’s 9th most eco-responsible events destination (total score of 87.1% on the GDS Index)
- 200 partners with sustainability commitments
- 75% of Bordeaux vineyards hold environmental certifications
- 150 parks and gardens, city centre reserved for pedestrians and green mobility
3. A vast array of experiences on your doorstep
- Immerse yourself in the historic city centre, and discover the secrets of what was once one of the world’s leading trading ports
- Get out on the river, or else admire it from the rooftops of the city
- Set off to explore the vineyards, and taste some of Bordeaux’s legendary Grand Cru wines
- The region is also home to France’s biggest forest
- Within easy reach of the Bassin d’Arcachon, the ocean, miles of sandy beaches and picturesque seaside resorts
4. For events of all sizes
- 9 convention and exhibition centres, amphitheatres from 200 to 1,500 participants
- NEW Exhibition and Congress Hall, the Palais 2 l’Atlantique, with a capacity of 6,000 participants
- 14,050 rooms and 186 hotels
- 150,000m2 of exhibition space
5. Easily accessible
- International airport, with direct flights to more than 100 destinations
- By train, Paris-Bordeaux in 2 hours, 34 journeys per day
- 5 motorways to Paris, Rhône-Alpes, the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and Iberian Peninsula
- 4 tram lines. 1 new line between airport and city-centre
