The Top 10 Things To Do In Chartrons Bordeaux

Chartrons is a district of Bordeaux that lies in the heart of the thriving metropolis. It is characterized by its quirky antique shops and vintage boutiques selling an eclectic mix of bric-a-brac on the banks of the river Garonne, giving it an animated and fashionable air. Here are our recommendations for the top ten things to do and see when in this area of Bordeaux.

1. Jacques Chaban-Delmas Bridge

Bridge

The Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge, with its innovative technology, brings a contemporary edge to the city. Make sure you catch sight of the bridge at night, when it is bathed in white lights, eliminating the construction and reflecting wonderfully onto the Garonne.

Musée Du Vin Et Du Negoce à Bordeaux

Bordeaux’s museum of wine and trade is in the heart of Chartrons, the district that was significant in the city’s wine trade. The exhibition boasts old photographs and old equipment, as well as current technology and other artifacts that reflect the industrial, cultural and developmental history of the wine industry in this particular region. The museum is a fascinating insight into Bordeaux’s production of some of the world’s most prestigious wines.

Cellier des Chartrons, 41 Rue Borie, 33000, Bordeaux, +33 5 56 90 19 13

Quai Des Chartrons

Quai des Chartrons is a stretch along the Garonne river where age-old warehouses have been converted into factory outlet shops for top sports brands such as Reebock and Le Coq Sportif. The wide pavements also boasts numerous cafés and restaurants, and make for a nice spot to enjoy a meal or coffee after a day of shopping, while looking out over the river.

2. CAPC Musée d’Art Contemporain De Bordeaux

Building, Museum

An exhibition of artist Franz Erhard Walther at CAPC

The contents of this museum is in direct contrast to the building itself, which is a cavernous, two-centuries-old warehouse located on the riverfront. The museum houses a colossal exhibition of modern art, permanently showcasing the works of 190 different international artists. The museum also regularly boasts exclusive events and temporary exhibitions that will be of interest to those with a contemporary artistic taste.
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