The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux: an experience in its own right

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Whether you are a wine lover or simply curious to know its history, the Cité du Vin welcomes you for an unprecedented experience. Through numerous immersive courses playing with your senses, learn all the history on the theme of wine. From antiquity to the present day, wine has always occupied a special place in our societies.

Discover this museum with surprising design.

The history and design of the Cité du Vin

It was in 2011 that the project of the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux was born. The project is pharaonic and a jury is formed to designate the future architects. Anouk Legendre and Nicolas Desmazières of the French agency XTU are chosen to take up the challenge. They then imagine a space of 13,350 m², composed of a wooden frame, with generous curves. 

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The inspiration comes to them during a meeting with winegrowers and a tasting of exceptional vintages*. The architects then think of a building that would let all the strength of this universe express itself, while offering a moment of tranquility to its visitors. Details such as the color are then discussed with the UNESCO committee, to agree on golden brown tones in accordance with the rest of the city. 
Anxious to offer an eco-responsible building, the architects opt for sustainable materials and renewable energies to heat the interior of the museum. Between the birth of the project in May 2011 and its official opening in 2016, several years pass before being able to welcome the first tourists.

The Cité du Vin is now managed by the Foundation for the culture and civilizations of wine, a foundation recognized of public utility. Its objective is to safeguard and enhance the wine heritage, by making it accessible to everyone. The foundation opts for an immersive approach and is chosen by the City of Bordeaux for this reason.

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Your visit to the Cité du Vin

Plan 2 to 3 hours to discover the Cité du Vin. Enthusiasts can even spend the whole day there, so much there is to see. Ranked "7th best museum in the world" by National Geographic, the Cité du Vin has experienced international success since its opening. 
If the architecture of the building, unique in its kind, is worth the detour, the museum, itself, is rich in explanations. It is a real journey around the wine that you will make. On nearly 3,000 m², you will have access to a course with nearly 19 interactive modules.

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You will learn how wine has influenced the way of life of men and their territories for millennia. On your way, you will encounter cultural spaces dedicated to vineyards around the world, the elaboration of wine, or its international trade. 
All your senses will be solicited during this visit. At the 5 senses buffet, you can discover the different aromas, colors, textures and play your imagination to match food and wines together. The museum is intended to be educational and also warns against the excesses and excesses related to alcohol consumption. Musical, literary and cinematographic works of art are presented in this sense.

Thanks to your entrance ticket, you will have access to all the universe of the Cité du Vin. The immersive course, the reading room, the workshops and the 250 m² shop. You can even go to the belvedere on the 8th floor, offering a breathtaking view of Bordeaux, while you taste a glass of wine. Temporary exhibitions are also organized each season.
For the most gourmands, the catering areas on the garden level or the panoramic restaurant "Le 7" welcome you to put your oenological knowledge into practice. 

The place is intended to be open to all and accessible to adults, children and people with disabilities. Trilingual signs are installed throughout the course and a digital "companion", available in 8 languages, accompanies visitors. 
After this surprising visit, take advantage of your presence in the district to take a tour on the quays of Bacalan and stroll along the Garonne.

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