Explore the world's greatest wine civilisation museum inside Bordeaux's iconic wave-shaped landmark, then ascend to the 8th-floor Belvédère for a panoramic glass of fine Bordeaux — a sensory, architectural, and cultural triple hit.
What to expect
The Cité du Vin is a shape-shifting architectural marvel on the Garonne's banks — its gold-and-glass form evoking swirling wine in a glass. Inside, 20 themed interactive stations take you from ancient Egypt's wine jars to the Napa Valley, with multi-sensory displays, documentary films, and a spectacular wine-map room. Allow two hours for the full journey before ascending to the glass-walled Belvédère, where your complimentary tasting of a selected wine frames a 360° view of Bordeaux's skyline and river. The museum café and wine shop are excellent for a refined midday pause.
Good to know
La Cité du Vin is a 20-minute walk or short taxi/tram ride from the cruise terminal. Tram line B stops directly outside. Pre-purchase tickets on the official website to guarantee entry and skip queues. Open daily from 10:00; plan 2.5–3 hours total.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bordeaux — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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