Bordeaux

Bordeaux, capital of the Aquitaine region, has a varied and chequered history, making it an interesting city. Its origins go back to Celtic times when it was founded by the Biturigi Vivisci tribe. The city was occupied by the Romans, plundered several times during the dark ages, it survived under the English realm of the Plantagenets and flourished during the 18th and 19th centuries. The charming fortified villages and castles built during the Plantagenet reign provide interesting stops throughout the region.

The area surrounding the city became one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine-growing regions, and still is today. Fine wines such as Sauternes, Médoc, and St. Emilion are grown here in impressive vineyards. Most chateaux have wine tasting sessions and encourage visitors to their products.

Besides the Bordeaux vineyards, the wider region of Aquitaine has impressive prehistoric caves, the beautiful valleys of the Dordogne, fortified medieval villages, and a fantastic coast – good for windsurfing, kite surfing, sea fishing, and of course glorious seafood restaurants!

Airport information

By car

Bordeaux Airport can be reached via the Bordeaux ring road. Take exit 11 for the airport.

By coach

Jet Bus operates between Bordeaux Airport and the city centre from outside terminal B every 45 minutes between 07.45 and 22.45. This shuttle service operates between Bordeaux railway station and the airport between the hours of 06.45 and 21.45, every 45 minutes. Journey time is between 30 and 45 minutes. One way ticket: €6.

By taxi

Several taxi firms operate from Bordeaux Airport – the taxi rank is located outside the passenger terminal.

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