Vacation rentals in Bordeaux
| 3 ideas to enjoy the city

Your choice is made, you will spend your next vacations in Bordeaux. What a great idea! Close to the ocean, a stone's throw from the famous wine estates, now only two hours from Paris by TGV and close to the airport, this city with its exceptional heritage will seduce you. And then, as you prefer to live like a real Bordeaux ... you will not go to a hotel, but you will look for an apartment to rent. Here are three suggestions to make sure that your vacation rental in Bordeaux will allow you to fully enjoy your stay.

1. Rent a vacation apartment in downtown Bordeaux

Did you know that Bordeaux, following the vote of thousands of people, had been elected by the Lonely Planet guide in 2017, the most beautiful city in the world? For a weekend, a short stay or longer, you made the right choice by renting an apartment in the capital of Gironde for your vacations!

The city center of Bordeaux for an optimal stay

Choosing to rent an accommodation for your vacations in the center of Bordeaux is strategic: you will be in the historical heart of the city and will be able to stroll along the picturesque streets to discover the beauty of the majestic buildings, the squares with their various cafés and restaurants or the shopping avenues. You can easily move around on foot (many streets are pedestrian) or by public transport, bus or streetcar or, why not, by bike on the many cycle tracks. You will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the beautiful city of Bordeaux, to browse through the friendly markets, the small typical streets and the main architectural jewels of the city. Moreover, your accommodation will undoubtedly be in a house of character, which you will appreciate for the authentic charm of its old and beautiful stones.

Some places to visit (not exhaustive)

While vacationing in Bordeaux, it is impossible to get bored as the city is full of architectural and cultural splendors! You can discover :

While vacationing in Bordeaux, it is impossible to get bored as the city is full of architectural and cultural splendors! You can discover :

• The Place des Quinconces - the largest esplanade in France - where the Monument aux Girondins is located, 
• The Place de la Bourse nicely framed by two neoclassical palaces,
• The famous water mirror, the largest in the world,
• The Pey Berland tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which offers a magnificent panorama of the city,
• The Big Bell on one of the old city walls, 
• The city of wine, original and instructive place,
• The splendid quays of the Gironde, Etc. 
• Etc. 

While vacationing in Bordeaux, it is impossible to get bored as the city is full of architectural and cultural splendors! You can discover :

2. Choose carefully your holiday rental in Bordeaux

The better you are accommodated, the better you will enjoy your Bordeaux vacation, right? So whether you're with family, friends, a couple or a city breaker, here are a few important points to consider when choosing your Bordeaux rental.

• Make sure you choose the right person to rent your accommodation from. Take into account the reviews posted on the site and also the services that will be provided to you: will there be a person to welcome you? Who will be available to give you information during your stay or in case of problems?
• Anticipate the reservation of your vacation rental. Indeed, the earlier you book, the more choice you will have and you will find, for example, a beautiful apartment with a terrace in the historical center of Bordeaux,
• Validate with the renter the availability of a parking lot or the possibility to pick you up at the train station or airport,
• Check the sleeping arrangements, the equipment, the location of the accommodation (ask about the neighborhood), the number of floors, the ease of access, etc,
• Locate the place on a map, knowing that the mobility in Bordeaux is adapted and that you can get out of the city without hindrance.

3. Offer yourself escapades around your vacation apartment

Bordeaux is a city that offers a lot of entertainment and things to see or visit. But its richness is also linked to its geographical location; close to the ocean and to the biggest and most famous vineyards of France, all within a few hours drive.

Bordeaux, land side

For example, you can visit Saint-Emilion, classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, and discover a magnificent medieval city with cobbled streets and rich in historical buildings. But you will not fail to appreciate the famous castles and vineyards around. Wine lovers (or not), Pauillac opens its cellars to you! You will find and taste many great wines. Something to satisfy all palates!

Bordeaux, the sea side

You can stay in Bordeaux intra-muros and easily spend a day at the seaside. You will discover Arcachon, between the basin and the ocean, a pretty and lively city divided into four districts each with its own architectural style. Its immense beaches will offer you beautiful baths, appreciated by adults and children alike. You will climb the Dune du Pilat and visit the very chic peninsula of Cap Ferret, and you will be able to taste oysters in the oyster farmers' huts. Surfing enthusiasts will enjoy the famous surf spot in Lacanau and its impressive waves.

Renting an apartment in Bordeaux for the vacations or for a weekend is a good compromise between different holiday styles: enjoy a very pleasant city, which offers many distractions; discover the richness of its architectural and gastronomic heritage (don't leave Bordeaux without having tasted a cannelé...) and be able, in less than an hour, to be in the countryside or on the ocean shore. Fabulous isn't it? Your Bordeaux Home is at your entire disposal to present you its rental apartments, all located in historical residences. You express your needs and the agency takes care of everything for you. See you soon!