Bordeaux slow stay · CAPC contemporary art galleries
Spend time on a secondary interest and protect a low-pressure day
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Bordeaux slow stay · CAPC contemporary art galleries
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Day 1
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Check in or drop off your bags Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
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Get oriented between Rue Sainte-Catherine and the river
Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.
- Dinner near the end of your walk Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 2
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Walk through Place de la Bourse to the Miroir d’eau
Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
The reflecting pool may be inactive, so plan the square and riverfront as the visit.
- Follow the Garonne quays toward Pont de Pierre Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux
- Lunch around Saint-Pierre Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
- Walk the public squares around Porte Cailhau and Place du Parlement Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux
- Pause at a cafe or return to the waterfront Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux
- Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 3
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- Walk toward the former warehouses of Chartrons Chartrons, Bordeaux
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See a current exhibition at CAPC
CAPC musée d’art contemporain, Bordeaux
Check exhibitions and opening days. Adjust the visit if there is an installation change.
- Lunch in Chartrons Chartrons, Bordeaux
- Explore Chartrons shops and the adjacent quays Rue Notre-Dame, Bordeaux
- Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 4
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- Travel to Parc Bordelais Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux
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Walk a loop through Parc Bordelais
Parc Bordelais, Bordeaux
Adjust the loop to the day’s weather and park opening.
- Lunch near the park or back toward Chartrons Bordeaux
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Follow a stretch of the Garonne quays
Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux
Use the shorter river segment if you want a low-key afternoon.
- Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 5
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- Use a reserve slot for a missed stop or Jardin Public Jardin Public, Bordeaux
- Walk toward the Chartrons neighborhood Chartrons, Bordeaux
- Lunch in Chartrons Chartrons, Bordeaux
- Keep the afternoon flexible for the river or an indoor gallery Bordeaux city center
- Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 6
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Browse Marché des Capucins if trading
Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux
Check current market hours and trading days.
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Have an early lunch at or near the market
Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux
The Saint-Michel streets offer an alternative if stalls are closed.
- Travel to La Cité du Vin La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux
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Visit La Cité du Vin for wine history
La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux
Choose an admission slot if needed. Treat any tasting as optional.
- Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 7
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- Walk Rue Saint-James to the Grosse Cloche Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux
- Explore the streets around Saint-Michel Basilique Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
- Lunch around Saint-Michel Saint-Michel, Bordeaux
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See Pey-Berland Square and Saint-André Cathedral
Cathédrale Saint-André, Bordeaux
Check worship and visitor hours if you want to go inside.
- Dinner near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
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Day 8
Bordeaux
Europe/Paris- Breakfast near your hotel Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
- Check out and collect your bags Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
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Optional last walk near your hotel
Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux
Skip this if you need the time to get to your departure point.