Bordeaux's must-see museums

Immerse yourself in different worlds with our suggestion of museums in Bordeaux.
Are you more of an art lover? Do not miss the CAPC – Center of Contemporary Plastic Art and its modern works or the Museum of Fine Arts and its paintings signed Delacroix.  Do you like unusual visits? Take a tour of the Cité des Vins and enjoy a small tasting then awaken your senses at the Bassins des Lumières.

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As a couple, with family, or even during a passage for a business trip (re)discover the many museums of Bordeaux.

Our selection of classic museums in Bordeaux

In this first part, we take you to discover the most classic and unmissable museums in the city. Dedicated to art, history, and culture, these museums will take you on a journey through time, from prehistory to the present day. Discover without further delay, our top 3:

• The Museum of Aquitaine: learn all the secrets of Bordeaux and its region, thanks to collections dedicated to archeology, history and ethnography. Prehistory, protohistory, Gallo-Roman era, reign of the kings of England, slavery, all periods are reviewed. Take the opportunity to take a look at the temporary exhibitions. The themes are often original, like the one dedicated to surfing, an emblematic sport of the southwest.
• The CARC Museum – Center of Contemporary Plastic Art: located in the Lainé warehouse, this museum hosts superb collections of contemporary art. Created in 1973 with the aim of making modern art known, the CAPC houses more than 1,600 works, by more than 200 artists, of all origins. Also discover temporary exhibitions, animations around art, and even artistic workshops, organized for the little ones.
• The Museum of Fine Arts: located behind the Town Hall, in the north and south wings of the Palais Rohan, the Museum of Fine Arts no longer needs to be presented. Stroll through the different alleys and admire collections dating from the 15th to the 20th century. Known painters, forgotten sculptures, many works have been brought up to date and are available to visitors. Little extra: at the end of your visit, take a breath of fresh air in the gardens of the Town Hall. 

Before booking your tickets, remember to check the current temporary exhibitions. Unique, they will allow you to make your choice more easily.
Also remember to book your cheap accommodation in Bordeaux and enjoy your stay in this cosmopolitan city, with countless activities!

Our selection of unusual museums in Bordeaux

Break the routine with our suggestion of original museums in the city. Lover of good wine? We have the address not to be missed. Are you going out with your family? Take your children to see the cabinet of curiosities! And feast your eyes on the Bassins des Lumières. Find our selection in detail:

• The Cité du Vin: this is the museum not to be missed during your visit to Bordeaux. Inaugurated in 2016, this new building with original architecture immerses you in the secrets of wine making. Using sensory and interactive courses, you will learn everything about the design of great wines. You can even taste some, thanks to the largest wine cellar in the world! This design museum also offers a breathtaking view of the entire city and offers a restaurant with delicious dishes. A visit that you are not about to forget.
• The National Customs Museum: in other words the cabinet of curiosities. It is the only museum in France to deal with this unique subject. Discover in this place with unique heritage, musical instruments, furniture, maps, or even a painting by Claude Monet, all from seizures by customs officers. The museum was also built for educational purposes, to allow the French to understand the exact role of this administration and the men who work there. 
• Les Bassins des Lumières: totally unusual, this museum was built within the Bordeaux submarine base. Located in the bassins à flot district, this immense building of 42,000 m² immerses you in a quasi-magical world. Experience unique cultural, visual, and sound experiences thanks to projections of works by Monet, Renoir, Klimt or Chagall. A truly extraordinary visit to share between young and old! 

Now that you have the list of museums in Bordeaux, not to be missed during your visit, do not forget to book your B&B HOTEL Bordeaux Bassins à Flots, near the Chartrons.

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