Bordeaux · Bacalan and the north quays
La Cité du Vin
A museum about wine and the world's wine cultures. The standard ticket covers the permanent exhibition and the Belvédère at the top of the building.
- 3 h 30
- €23
- Booking: not needed
- Bacalan and the north quays
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The Cité du Vin stands on the quay at Bacalan, north of the old centre. The permanent exhibition presents wine through many countries and periods, and the visit ends at the Belvédère, where wine is served. The museum estimates two to three hours for the permanent exhibition.
What to look for
- Permanent exhibition
- The Belvédère at the top
- Wine tasting
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
From 1 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 it opens 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and 10:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays. It closes at 16:00 on 24 December and is closed on 25 December. From 3 April it opens every day from 10:00 to 19:00, and it closes for a week in late January.
Source: La Cité du Vin, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €23. The standard ticket for the permanent exhibition and the Belvédère is 23 euros, or 27 euros with two glasses of wine. Children aged 6 to 17 pay 9 euros and children under 6 enter free.
Getting there
Tip
Allow two to three hours, as the museum itself advises, and check the late January closure if you travel in winter.