Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of France’s most elegant cities, sitting along the wide, sweeping Garonne River in the southwest of the country. Its grand 18th-century buildings glow a warm golden colour in the sunlight, giving the whole city a rich, almost magical atmosphere. Walking through its streets feels like stepping back in time — except the riverside has been transformed into an enormous, buzzing promenade stretching further than you might expect, perfect for cycling, skating, and exploring.

The city is world-famous for the vineyards that surround it, and wine is absolutely everywhere — there’s even a spectacular golden, wave-shaped museum entirely dedicated to wines from across the globe. But Bordeaux isn’t just about grapes. It’s a city full of fascinating stories, from a medieval bell tower that has watched over the old city for centuries to a bridge whose arches were counted very carefully to honour an emperor.

Bordeaux is stylish, historic, and endlessly surprising — a city that makes you want to discover every golden corner.

Bordeaux Puzzle Set

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Quick fact

Bordeaux is the world's greatest wine capital, surrounded by famous vineyards, and its elegant 18th-century city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fun fact

Bordeaux has the longest urban waterfront in Europe — the Quais de Bordeaux stretches for an incredible 4.5 kilometres along the Garonne River!

Landmarks

Place de la Bourse

This perfectly symmetrical 18th-century square facing the river is one of France's most photographed spots, especially when its mirror-pool reflects the golden buildings!

Cité du Vin

This wave-shaped golden building is a whole museum dedicated to wine from around the world — and there's a tasting at the top with a view over the city!

Bordeaux Cathedral (Saint-André)

This magnificent Gothic cathedral took 400 years to build and has a separate bell tower so tall it became a landmark for sailors on the Garonne River.

Pont de Pierre

Napoleon ordered this beautiful stone bridge built across the Garonne, and it was cleverly designed with exactly 17 arches — one for each letter in 'Napoléon Bonaparte'!

Grosse Cloche

One of France's oldest medieval belfries, this chunky golden stone gate-tower with its huge bell has been guarding the entrance to Bordeaux's old city since the 1400s.

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Puzzle

2 puzzles: City and Map — switch with the toolbar buttons.

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Quiz

Name the landmarks of Bordeaux, put each one on the map, then spot the picture that came from somewhere else. Thirteen questions, no timer and no lives.

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