Bordeaux City Bike Tour

On this bike tour of Bordeaux, we will explore the main attractions of the city while reviewing its history.

Bordeaux City Bike Tour

We'll meet at the designated time on Rue du Jardin Public in Bordeaux. After a brief technical talk, the bicycle tour of the main districts will commence. The route, mostly in flat areas, will cover approximately 15 kilometres.

The first part of the tour will take us through the historic district of Saint-Michel, situated on the banks of the Garonne River. The main architectural highlight here is the Saint-Michel Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will stop in front of its façade to discuss the history of both the church and the district.

The next stop will be the church of Sainte-Croix, a former Benedictine abbey designated as a Historical Monument of France. While admiring its exterior architecture, we will discuss the Merovingian period during which the temple was built.

Following this, we will visit the Jardin Public, then proceed to the Chartrons district, known for its restaurants and bistros. To the north, we will explore the Bacalan district and see the notable Cité du Vin building.

The tour will then cross to the La Bastide district, one of Bordeaux's most bohemian areas, before returning to the starting point to conclude the bike tour.