Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux
4,8 (1505)4h30Bordeaux, France
From€85
HikingCultureHistorical
Walking Tour of Controversial Architecture in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
2h30DurationEnglish, FrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
This 2 hour and 30 minute walking tour explores Bordeaux's notable and unconventional architectural sites. Participants will examine the brutalist blocks of Mériadeck, the Administrative Fortress, Utopia arthouse cinema, and the WWII Submarine Base. The tour also includes a visit to the Cité du Vin, where guests will discuss its architectural design. The route crosses the Aquitaine Bridge and concludes at Capucins Market. This experience is suitable for those interested in architecture and history, offering a blend of cultural insights and humor. It may not be ideal for individuals seeking traditional sightseeing or picturesque views.
Itinerary
1
Centre Commercial Meriadeck
From the brutalist blocks of Mériadeck, once imagined as a “Manhattan in Bordeaux” and now nicknamed a giant parking lot, to the Administrative Fortress, where finding your way feels like a Kafka novel, prepare for a crash course in concrete.
2
La Cite du Vin
Judge the Cité du Vin: masterpiece or golden pickle?
3
Base Sous-Marine de Bordeaux
Step into Utopia, a former church turned arthouse cinema, or the sinister WWII Submarine Base, too solid to destroy and now home to electro concerts and art shows.
What's included / not included
Live-tour guide
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
