What to do for free in Bordeaux?

Visiting a city can be expensive if you indulge in all the activities on offer. Don't worry, you can also wander around and enjoy yourself without spending a penny, like in Bordeaux, a city in Gironde in the west of France. A city of art and history, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers you many opportunities to save money, especially if you are a family with a small budget. Save your wallet for a good restaurant during your stay and smile, we'll tell you what you can do for free in Bordeaux.

Visit a park or garden without paying in Bordeaux

Head out for an outdoor walk with family or friends to enjoy the Free walking tours bordeaux countryside without breaking the bank. A green city that boosts biodiversity, Bordeaux offers an incredible setting when you want to get away without leaving the city. Public garden and its playgrounds, Hermitage Park on the banks of the Garonne or Parc aux Angéliques and its paths along the quays, you have enough to walk for a few hours before having toured the green spaces. The advantage is that you can have a picnic, a meal without spending anything surrounded by greenery, or go jogging in the paths, a free sport that simply requires energy.

Visit Darwin, an eco-district in Bordeaux

On the right bank of the city, discover an unusual and special place where a friendly and relaxed atmosphere reigns . The Darwin eco-district is the meeting place for Bordeaux residents looking to escape for an afternoon or a day in an eco-citizen center where an exhibition center, a skate school, organic and local product stores and many events organized all year round rub shoulders. To visit it, you don't need to spend a euro. You can freely move around the aisles and shops to soak up the atmosphere, and leave with your wallet well filled. That said, you can let yourself be tempted by a concert, a conference or a sports meeting which sometimes only costs a few euros.

Walking without money in the streets of Bordeaux

Put on your shoes, your coat and set off to discover Bordeaux with the simplest and most economical means of transport, your feet! Visit the Saint-Michel district full of history , the Chartrons district with its Bordeaux architecture, admire the monuments along the streets and wade in the water mirror when the weather permits. The advantage when you are on foot is that the visit is free and you have time to look at everything . 

Going to the market in the morning in Bordeaux

The city's streets come alive all year round to the rhythm of the markets that set up in different districts of Bordeaux every day of the week. Every morning, artisans and traders brighten up the Saint-Michel district , or the Chartron district to delight the eyes and taste buds with local products and specialties . Combine pleasure with tradition , stroll through the aisles to appreciate the golden color of the cannelés , the fruity smell of red wine and the passionate speech of a producer. And all this, without losing a penny ! The pleasure of the stroll is as precious as spending without counting. In winter, don't miss the magic of Christmas and its special end-of-year party atmosphere.

Explore the exceptional heritage of Bordeaux for free

Bordeaux is a city rich in monuments and stories, told through its many buildings that you can admire without paying to see them. Near the town hall, look up at the majestic Saint-André cathedral where an association offers a free guided tour . Right next door, observe the Pey-Berland Tower , the cathedral bell tower which offers a panoramic view of the city . Continue to the Grand Théâtre where 12 Corinthian columns and 12 stone statues have adorned the building for more than 3 centuries. Large bell in the heart of the city, Saint-Michel basilica, Saint-Seurin basilica or Palais Gallien, you will love walking through the monuments of Bordeaux.

Take a Tèrra Aventura in the Bordeaux metropolis

A fun and friendly activity , the Tèrra Aventura circuits can be found on the application and allow you to crisscross the surroundings of Bordeaux ( 7 circuits in the Bordeaux metropolis ) during a well-organized treasure hunt . You will not pay anything , only spend a few neurons to solve the riddles imposed to advance on the course according to the correct answers. Activate your brain and prepare for the adventure, you must find cute little characters called Poï'z . The Parc des Coteaux, the banks of Jalles, the banks of the Bourde water or the Bourgailh forest, it's up to you to happily wander around Bordeaux.